Tax Manager

  • Armstrong Knight
  • Westcliff-on-sea, Essex
  • Jan 31, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Armstrong Knight are delighted to be exclusively partnered with a highly respected and forward-thinking accountancy practice in Essex, who are now seeking a talented Mixed Tax Manager to join their expanding team.

This is a superb opportunity for an experienced tax professional looking for more responsibility, high-quality clients, and a firm that genuinely invests in its people.

The Role

Working closely with the Partners and Senior Management Team, you will take ownership of a broad portfolio covering both personal and corporate tax work. The position offers an excellent blend of technical advisory and complex compliance.

You will:

  • Manage a portfolio of corporate, personal and partnership tax clients
  • Review complex computations and returns
  • Provide tax planning and advisory support to business owners and HNW clients
  • Oversee junior staff, reviews and workflow allocation
  • Liaise with HMRC and external advisors
  • Stay current on tax legislation and advise internally on changes
  • Support ongoing business development and client engagement initiatives

About You

We'd love to speak with you if you have:

  • CTA (or final stages), or strong QBE mixed-tax background
  • Solid practice experience with both corporate and personal tax
  • Comfortable handling a varied client portfolio
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical work into client-friendly language
  • Experience reviewing work and supporting junior staff
  • A proactive approach - someone who can add value, not just deliver compliance

What's on Offer

Our client provides an attractive package including:

  • Full CTA study support (if required)
  • 7.5% employer pension
  • 25 days holiday + additional Christmas Eve leave
  • Hybrid working (2 days from home once probation passes)
  • On-site parking
  • Excellent long-term career progression within a growing firm