Tax Audit & Tax Accounting Manager / Assistant Manager

Tax Audit & Tax Accounting Manager / Assistant Manager – Confidential Opportunity

About the Opportunity

A leading national advisory and accountancy firm is seeking to appoint a Manager or Assistant Manager into its specialist Tax Audit and Tax Accounting team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious tax or audit professional looking to develop expertise in tax reporting, tax accounting and the audit of tax balances within large and complex businesses.

The team works across a broad portfolio of listed, privately owned and international groups, supporting clients through increasingly technical tax accounting and reporting requirements.

The Team

This is a specialist national team focused on tax accounting, tax reporting and tax audit matters. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced specialists and gain exposure to high-profile assignments across a range of sectors.

The team advises both audit and non-audit clients, supporting them with complex tax accounting matters, technical reporting requirements and transaction-related projects.

The Role

Key responsibilities are likely to include:

• Managing or supporting the delivery of tax audit and tax accounting assignments
• Reviewing and challenging tax balances within statutory audits
• Supporting complex tax reporting projects for non-audit clients
• Preparing or reviewing tax consolidations
• Advising on tax accounting aspects of:
  • GAAP conversions
  • Carve-out accounting
  • Acquisition accounting
  • Group reorganisations
• Working closely with wider audit teams and senior stakeholders
• Managing project timelines and ensuring deadlines are met
• Coaching and developing junior team members
• Building strong client relationships and identifying additional advisory opportunities

Client Base

The team advises a varied portfolio including:

• Listed groups
• Mid-market and large privately owned businesses
• International inbound groups
• Private equity backed businesses
• Multi-entity and complex corporate groups

Candidate Profile

The successful individual is likely to offer:

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience within audit, tax, or a mixed role
• Background gained within a leading professional services firm or strong mid-market practice
• ACA, CTA or equivalent qualification
• Strong interest in tax accounting and tax reporting
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience mentoring or reviewing junior staff
• Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset

Ideal for Candidates From

• Newly or recently qualified auditors seeking a move into tax
• Corporate tax professionals wanting to specialise in tax reporting
• Existing tax accounting specialists seeking broader progression opportunities

Why Apply?

• Join a highly regarded specialist team
• Exposure to large and complex clients
• Strong technical training and on-the-job coaching
• Clear progression pathway
• Varied and intellectually stimulating work
• Collaborative and supportive culture