Tax Manager Jobs

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Tax Manager jobs offer an exciting opportunity to lead on all aspects of tax strategy, compliance, and planning, helping businesses remain compliant while optimising their tax position.

A Tax Manager plays a key role in managing an organisation’s tax operations, ensuring all tax obligations are met in line with UK legislation. This includes overseeing tax returns, advising on the tax implications of business decisions, and identifying opportunities to reduce liabilities through efficient tax planning.

Whether you’re working in practice or in-house, Tax Managers are highly valued professionals who combine technical expertise with strategic insight.

A Tax Manager’s role involves overseeing tax compliance, managing reporting deadlines, and providing expert advice to senior management. They work closely with finance teams, auditors, and HMRC to ensure all tax-related processes run smoothly and accurately.

Typical responsibilities include:

Managing the preparation and submission of corporate tax returns and other statutory filings
Ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and UK tax laws
Developing and implementing tax-efficient strategies to optimise the company’s financial position
Monitoring changes in tax legislation and advising the business on implications

Tax Managers play a strategic role in ensuring the financial stability and compliance of an organisation while contributing to its profitability through effective planning.

How to Become a Tax Manager

To secure a Tax Manager job in the UK, you’ll need a combination of education, professional qualifications, and hands-on experience.

Education

A degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or Business provides a strong foundation for a career in tax management.

Professional Qualifications

Gaining a recognised tax qualification is essential. Employers typically look for candidates who are fully qualified with one or more of the following: ATT (Association of Taxation Technicians), CTA (Chartered Tax Adviser) – via the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT), ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant) or CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants).

These qualifications demonstrate your technical expertise and commitment to professional excellence.

Experience

Most Tax Managers progress from roles such as Tax Assistant, Tax Senior, or Tax Advisor, gaining experience in tax compliance, advisory work, and corporate tax planning. Experience in both practice and industry settings can be highly beneficial.