​Assistant Tax Manager

​Assistant Tax Manager – York

£45,000 - £50,000 (DOE) + Excellent Benefits

Clark Wood are working with a leading independent firm of accountants who are looking for an Assistant Tax Manager to join their growing team in York.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual with a strong mixed tax background and demonstrable leadership skills. You will play a key role in both managing compliance work and supporting advisory services, while helping to mentor and develop a well-established team.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience within tax, ideally gained within a practice environment, and will be CTA qualified. Previous experience in a supervisory or management role is highly desirable.

The Role:

Managing a portfolio of personal and corporate tax clients

Delivering high-quality tax compliance services across the portfolio

Supporting the tax advisory function with complex client queries and planning work

Reviewing technical work and tax computations prepared by junior staff

Identifying advisory opportunities and cross-selling other service lines

Ensuring timely and accurate submissions in line with statutory and client deadlines

Helping to develop and implement efficient workflows within the tax department

Using technology effectively to improve processes and client service

Supporting the development and training of junior team members

About You:

CTA qualified with at least 5 years' tax experience

Experience in a mixed tax role, with strong knowledge of both corporate and personal tax

Proven leadership or supervisory experience within practice

Highly organised with excellent time management skills

Commercially aware with the ability to communicate complex tax issues clearly

Strong interpersonal and communication skills – both written and verbal

Confident in managing workflows and working under pressure to meet deadlines

What’s on Offer:

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 (Dependent on Experience)

Holiday: 195 hours (26 days) + 60 hours (8 Bank Holidays) + Birthday Day Off

Flexible Bank Holidays

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Group Life Assurance (x3 salary)

Aegon Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice option

Additional salary sacrifice benefits including EV car scheme, gym membership, cycle to work & tech benefits

Regular social events and a friendly, collaborative working culture

Training and development opportunities to support career progression

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious tax professional to take the next step in their career with a forward-thinking and people-focused firm in York.

For further information on this role please contact Hannah at Clark Wood – hannah@clark-wood.co.uk or call / 07534 842108

If this specific role is not quite right for you, but you’re seeking a new position in tax, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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