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Personal Tax Assistant Manager

Leicester Permanent £42,000 - £50,000 per year View Job Description
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Personal Tax Assistant Manager to join a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice in Leicester. Working closely with Directors and Partners, you will manage a varied portfolio of private clients while supporting the development of junior team members and contributing to the continued growth of the tax department.
  • Join a respected independent firm with a strong local reputation.
  • Take ownership of a broad private client portfolio.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading independent accountancy practice with a long-standing presence in the East Midlands. The firm has built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality advice to private individuals, business owners, entrepreneurs, directors, partnerships, trusts and high-net-worth clients.
With a strong and loyal client base, the practice offers a personalised and relationship-driven approach, allowing tax professionals to become trusted advisers rather than purely compliance-focused accountants. The tax team continues to grow, creating genuine opportunities for career progression and increased responsibility.

Job Description

  • Manage a portfolio of personal tax clients, ensuring compliance deadlines are met.
  • Review personal tax returns prepared by junior staff.
  • Provide tax planning advice to individuals, owner-managed businesses and high-net-worth clients.
  • Advise on capital gains tax, inheritance tax and income tax matters.
  • Support Partners and Directors on complex advisory assignments.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted point of contact.
  • Identify tax planning opportunities across the client portfolio.
  • Assist with HMRC enquiries and correspondence.
  • Mentor and develop junior team members.
  • Contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the tax team through business development and networking initiatives.



The Successful Applicant

  • ATT and/or CTA qualified, or currently studying towards CTA.
  • Previous experience within a personal tax role in an accountancy practice.
  • Strong technical knowledge of UK personal taxation.
  • Experience managing a client portfolio and handling client relationships.
  • Good understanding of capital gains tax, inheritance tax and self-assessment compliance.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Commercially aware with a proactive approach to delivering client solutions.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise workload effectively.
  • A desire to develop into a Manager and senior leadership role over time.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary of £42,000 to £50,000 depending on experience.
  • Leicester-based office with hybrid working available.
  • Full-time permanent position.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Annual performance-related bonus.
  • Generous holiday entitlement.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Professional subscription fees paid.
  • Significant advisory exposure beyond compliance work.
  • Clear pathway towards Tax Manager and future leadership opportunities.



Contact
Jamal Ganiyu
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7006309
Phone number
+441212309387

Job summary

Job function
Tax
Subsector
Tax Practice
Sector
Business Services
Where
Leicester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jamal Ganiyu
Consultant phone
+441212309387
Job reference
JN-042026-7006309