Your new company

You will be joining a highly respected professional services firm with a strong reputation for supporting privately owned and entrepreneurial businesses. The organisation is known for its collaborative culture, commitment to quality, and ability to deliver practical, commercially focused tax advice. Their Private Business team works with a diverse portfolio of clients, including family‑owned companies, fast‑growth scale‑ups, and established mid‑market groups, offering a dynamic and engaging environment.

Your new role

As a Senior Tax Manager within the Private Business team, you will lead a portfolio of clients and oversee the delivery of complex tax advisory and compliance work. You will act as a trusted adviser to business owners and senior stakeholders, providing insight on tax strategy, structuring, transactions, and long‑term planning. You will manage engagement teams, review technical deliverables, and ensure all work meets the firm's quality and risk standards. You will also play a key role in developing junior colleagues, contributing to team growth, and identifying opportunities to expand client relationships.

What you'll need to succeed

• Professional qualification such as ACA or CTA (or equivalent) with significant post‑qualification experience in corporate or entrepreneurial tax.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK tax legislation and experience advising private or owner‑managed businesses.
• Proven ability to manage complex engagements and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to advise senior stakeholders and business owners.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to translate technical issues into practical business solutions.
• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working in a fast‑paced, client‑focused environment.

What you'll get in return

You will join a supportive and people‑focused firm that values development, innovation, and work‑life balance. You'll gain exposure to a wide variety of clients and challenging, high‑impact work. The role offers clear opportunities for progression, flexible working options, and access to a broad network of specialists across the business. You'll be part of a team that encourages fresh thinking and empowers you to shape your career.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this Senior Tax Manager - Private Businesses role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Justin Hopkins on 0161 to discuss it in more detail.
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