Tax Manager Job – Saffron Walden
A highly regarded independent accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Tax Manager in Saffron Walden to join its growing tax team. This Tax Manager job is ideal for a CTA, ACA or ACCA-qualified professional with strong experience in personal tax, corporate tax, trust tax, tax compliance and tax advisory within accountancy practice.
If you are looking for a senior tax role in Saffron Walden with leadership responsibility, exposure to a varied client portfolio and clear progression opportunities, this Tax Manager position offers an excellent long-term career move within a supportive and forward-thinking firm.
Tax Manager Role Overview – Personal, Corporate & Trust Tax
As Tax Manager, you will manage a mixed portfolio of personal, corporate and trust clients across Saffron Walden, Cambridge, Bishop’s Stortford, Haverhill, Royston, Newmarket and the wider Essex and Cambridgeshire region. The role focuses on tax compliance, tax planning and advisory services, supporting private clients, trusts and owner-managed businesses.
This Tax Manager role in accountancy practice offers a balance of compliance and advisory work, alongside the opportunity to support the development of junior tax professionals and build long-term client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a mixed portfolio of personal, corporate and trust tax clients
- Oversee tax compliance, including self-assessment, corporate tax returns and trust tax returns
- Provide tax planning and advisory services to individuals, trusts, SMEs and owner-managed businesses
- Review tax computations and tax returns prepared by junior team members
- Support clients with capital gains tax (CGT), inheritance tax (IHT), trust planning and business structuring advice
- Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted adviser
- Identify tax planning opportunities and provide commercially focused advice
- Mentor and develop junior members of the tax team
- Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and current UK tax legislation
Skills and Qualifications
- CTA, ACA or ACCA qualified (or qualified by experience)
- Strong experience in personal tax, corporate tax and ideally trust taxation within accountancy practice
- Excellent knowledge of UK tax legislation, tax compliance and HMRC regulations
- Experience reviewing tax returns and managing client tax portfolios
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to deliver clear, practical tax advice to clients
- Well organised with the ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities
What You’ll Bring
- Strong technical expertise across personal tax, corporate tax and trust taxation
- Experience supporting SMEs, owner-managed businesses, trusts and private clients
- Ability to interpret complex tax matters and provide clear recommendations
- Leadership capability and experience mentoring junior staff
- A proactive, client-focused approach
- Commercial awareness and strong problem-solving skills
Why This Tax Manager Job in Saffron Walden Is a Great Opportunity
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Clear career progression to Senior Tax Manager or Partner level
- Exposure to a varied and interesting client base including private clients, trusts and businesses
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Modern offices in Saffron Walden, easily commutable from Cambridge, Bishop’s Stortford, Haverhill, Royston and Newmarket
- Ongoing CPD, technical training and professional development
About the Firm
You will be joining a respected independent accountancy practice in Saffron Walden with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality tax, audit and advisory services. The firm works with a wide range of ambitious businesses, private clients and trusts across Essex and Cambridgeshire, offering a collaborative culture and genuine opportunities for career development.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Tax Manager do?
A Tax Manager oversees tax compliance, manages client portfolios and provides strategic tax planning advice to individuals, businesses and trusts.
What qualifications are required for a Tax Manager role?
CTA, ACA or ACCA qualifications are typically required, alongside strong experience in tax within accountancy practice.
What types of clients will I work with?
Private individuals, trusts, owner-managed businesses and SMEs across multiple sectors.
Is hybrid working available?
Yes, flexible and hybrid working arrangements are available.
What progression opportunities exist for Tax Managers?
Experienced Tax Managers often progress to Senior Tax Manager, Tax Director or Partner level roles.
Apply Now
Apply now for this Tax Manager job in Saffron Walden and take the next step in your tax career with a progressive accountancy practice offering strong progression, hybrid working and a varied client portfolio including personal, corporate and trust clients.
