Do you want to join a well-regarded regional firm where you’ll manage your own portfolio while supporting the development of junior colleagues?

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Tax Manager to join a highly respected practice in Ipswich, delivering compliance and advisory services to a varied client base.

The Firm

This established and growing accountancy practice has a strong reputation for providing audit, accounts, tax, and advisory services across East Anglia. With a collaborative culture and a focus on professional development, the firm offers structured career progression, making this a great opportunity for ambitious professionals ready to move into management.

The Role

As Assistant Tax Manager, you’ll take responsibility for managing your own client portfolio while also supporting managers and partners on more complex work. You’ll have the chance to get involved in both compliance and advisory projects, providing plenty of variety.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of personal and/or corporate tax clients.
• Preparing and reviewing tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legislation.
• Assisting with tax planning and advisory assignments, such as restructuring, remuneration planning, or succession planning.
• Liaising with HMRC and resolving client queries.
• Building and maintaining long-term client relationships.
• Reviewing the work of junior team members and providing feedback and mentoring.
• Supporting managers and partners with technical and client-facing projects.
• Ensuring deadlines are met and maintaining high-quality service delivery.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Be ACA/ACCA and/or ATT/CTA qualified (or working toward) with strong tax experience in practice.
• Have solid compliance experience, ideally across both personal and corporate tax.
• Ideally have some exposure to advisory assignments (though not essential).
• Be confident in managing client relationships directly.
• Have strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Enjoy mentoring and supporting junior colleagues.
• Be proactive, motivated, and keen to continue progressing in their career.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working with flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Pension, group life assurance, income protection, and health cash plan.
• Option to buy additional holidays, plus wellbeing support including counselling and access to a virtual GP.
• Lifestyle perks such as shopping and gym discounts, milestone recognition, and an annual volunteering day.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, with a clear progression pathway towards senior leadership.
• A collaborative, supportive environment recognised nationally as a “Great Place to Work.”