This role is ideal for a tax professional who has strong technical foundations and is ready to step into a more senior, client-facing position. You’ll work closely with Managers and Partners, support tax compliance and advisory work, and gain exposure to increasingly complex assignments as you progress.

This is an excellent opportunity within tax jobs in Exeter for candidates seeking responsibility, development and a clear route into management.

Job Overview

• Job Title: Assistant Tax Manager
• Location: Exeter, Devon (Hybrid working)
• Type: Full-time, permanent
• Sector: UK Accountancy Practice / Public Practice
• Specialism: Mixed tax (corporate & personal)
• Clients: Owner-managed businesses, SMEs and private clients
• Progression: Clear pathway to Tax Manager

If you’re exploring Assistant Tax Manager jobs in Devon, this role offers genuine long-term progression.

The Role – Assistant Tax Manager

As Assistant Tax Manager, you’ll support the management of tax work across a varied client base, ensuring quality, consistency and strong client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing corporation tax and personal tax returns
• Supporting tax compliance deadlines and workflow management
• Acting as a key point of contact for tax queries
• Assisting with tax advisory and planning projects
• Supporting Managers with client relationships and technical delivery
• Reviewing work prepared by junior team members
• Liaising with HMRC where required
• Continuing to build technical and advisory expertise

This role offers a balanced mix of hands-on tax work, client exposure and management development.

Who This Role Suits

This role is ideal for:

• A Tax Senior ready to move into an Assistant Manager role
  or
• An existing Assistant Tax Manager seeking a new opportunity

If you’re searching for tax jobs in Exeter with progression into management, this is an excellent next step.