About the Role
Personal Tax Manager
Manchester
£50,000 - £62,000 (depending on experience)
Butler Rose are pleased to be recruiting for a well‑established accountancy practice in Manchester for a Personal Tax Manager to lead the compliance delivery for their personal tax portfolio.
This role is primarily focused on managing the preparation and review of personal tax compliance work for a varied client base, with the opportunity to support advisory projects where appropriate. You will lead a small team, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and excellent client service across self‑assessment, tax computations and HMRC engagements.
Duties
Lead and manage all areas of personal tax compliance for a portfolio of clients
Review personal tax returns, tax computations and supporting working papers
Ensure timely submission of UK self‑assessment tax returns, benefits in kind, offshore disclosures and other compliance requirements
Manage client correspondence and queries effectively, including HMRC enquiries
Provide technical review and quality control across the personal tax team
Assist with more complex technical issues and escalate as necessary
Build and maintain strong client relationships, understanding client needs and expectations
Support the Partners in identifying planning opportunities where relevant
Provide coaching, supervision and development support to junior team members
What we're looking for
Proven experience in personal tax compliance within a UK accountancy practice
Strong technical knowledge of UK income tax, CGT and self‑assessment compliance
Confident leading compliance delivery and supervising a team
Experience with tax software (e.g., CCH, Taxfiler, GoSystem, Absolute etc.)
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Advisory experience would be a bonus, but focus on compliance delivery is essential
ATT, CTA or equivalent qualification (or working towards)
Benefits
Flexible working patterns, including hybrid working
Pension - 5% employer contribution of full salary
Comprehensive study support
Convenient location with excellent public transportation links
Firm arranged social events with a minimum of one event every quarter
Paid overtime
Modern offices with kitchen facilities
A SimplyHealth cashback plan
Long-service awards
If you're an experienced personal tax professional who excels in compliance and wants to take the next step in your career with a respected Manchester practice, we'd love to hear from you.
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