Senior Tax Manager

Town/City:Brighton
Salary/Rate:£50,000 - £60,000
Job type:Perm
County:East Sussex
Sector:Finance & Accountancy Practice
Job ref:ECOSTMBTN
Post Date:25. 03. 2026
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Meet Our Recruiter

Jimmy
Jimmy
Director - Public Practice Specialist

About the Role

📍 Brighton | Hybrid (up to 2 days WFH) | Full-Time or 30 hours minimum | Advisory & Leadership

Join a modern, forward-thinking accountancy practice that prioritises relationships, collaboration, and high-quality advisory work. This is a senior leadership role offering real influence, exposure to complex clients, and a clear pathway to Director and potential equity.

You’ll work closely with senior leadership, taking ownership of the tax function while supporting a diverse and high-value client base including HNWIs, crypto investors, property clients, and non-dom/non-resident individuals.

What You’ll Do

Tax Leadership & Compliance

  • Oversee the full personal tax return cycle
  • Review and prepare complex HNW tax returns
  • Ensure timely and accurate submissions

Advisory & Specialist Work

  • Provide expert advice across:
    • Personal tax & CGT
    • Residence and domicile
    • Crypto tax
    • Property and share disposals
  • Lead tax planning projects across personal and corporate matters
  • Support HMRC enquiries, disclosures, and technical queries

R&D & Consulting

  • Lead the R&D advisory offering
  • Manage the tax consulting function
  • Deliver strategic, high-value advisory work

Leadership & Development

  • Mentor and develop junior team members
  • Review technical work across the team
  • Support onboarding of high-value clients
  • Contribute to leadership decisions and operational strategy

What We’re Looking For

  • CTA finalist (or equivalent experience); ACA/ACCA also considered
  • Strong experience managing complex personal tax portfolios
  • Expertise in areas such as crypto tax, CGT, non-resident and non-dom rules
  • Experience with R&D claims (or willingness to develop)
  • Strong technical knowledge with excellent client communication skills
  • Proven leadership and mentoring experience
  • Commercial mindset with a proactive approach
  • Comfortable working with founders, HNW clients, and senior stakeholders
  • Experience with cloud accounting and modern systems

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • £750 welcome bonus (post-probation)
  • Hybrid working (up to 2 days from home)
  • Flexible core hours (09:15–14:45)
  • 30–35 days holiday (depending on qualification)
  • 5% commission on new client fees (first 12 months)
  • Structured training, CPD support & paid study leave
  • Clear progression to Director level + potential equity
  • Collaborative, modern working environment

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If you’re a technically strong tax professional looking to step into a leadership role with real influence and progression, we’d love to hear from you.

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