Job Advert
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Working Pattern: Hybrid and flexible working available
Holiday: 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
Join a Top 20 Accountancy Firm That's Growing Fast
At TC Group, we're more than accountants. We're trusted business advisors helping ambitious entrepreneurs, SMEs and larger organisations achieve their goals.
As one of the UK's fastest-growing Top 20 accountancy firms, we're proud of our people-first culture, our collaborative approach and our commitment to helping both our clients and our colleagues succeed.
We're looking for a talented Tax Manager to join our Peterborough team. If you're looking for a role where your ideas are valued, your development is supported and your contribution genuinely makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
The Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join our growing Peterborough team. In this role, you'll manage a diverse portfolio of clients, delivering high quality tax compliance and advisory services while building strong, trusted relationships. You'll work closely with clients and colleagues across the business, providing practical solutions to complex tax matters and helping clients achieve their goals.
As well as managing your own portfolio, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the development and growth of the tax team, supporting colleagues, sharing your expertise, and helping to shape the future direction of the department. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, building strong relationships, and making a meaningful impact within a collaborative and ambitious firm.
What You'll Be Doing
As our Tax Manager, you'll be responsible for:
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Managing a portfolio of self-assessment tax clients, taking ownership of client relationships and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality work.
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Supporting clients with tax compliance requirements, including Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, personal tax, and trust tax matters.
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Identifying and advising on potential tax planning opportunities and technical issues, including capital gains tax, residence matters, trusts, property taxation, pension contributions, and loss relief.
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Preparing tax provisions, deferred tax calculations, tax accounting schedules, and supporting audit requirements.
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Building strong relationships with clients and collaborating closely with colleagues across the wider business.
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Travelling to other offices as required to support clients and work alongside the wider tax team.
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Managing work in progress, monitoring debtors, raising fees, and contributing to departmental budgeting and financial performance.
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Providing tax support and responding to technical queries from colleagues across other service lines.
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Playing a key role in the growth and development of the tax function, including supporting and mentoring team members where appropriate
What We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:
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CTA qualified with at least 4 years' experience within an accountancy practice.
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Strong tax compliance background with experience managing a diverse client portfolio.
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Solid technical tax knowledge, with the ability to identify and support advisory opportunities.
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Proactive and self-motivated, with the confidence to work independently and take initiative.
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Strong communication skills, with experience building relationships and liaising directly with clients.
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Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
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Organised and able to manage multiple priorities while working to tight deadlines.
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Advanced Excel skills, including experience using VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs and Pivot Tables.
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Experience with accounting and tax software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, Dext and CCH would be advantageous.
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Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, with a willingness to travel as required.
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who shares our values, enjoys working collaboratively and is passionate about delivering great results.
Our Benefits
Depending on your location and role, benefits may include:
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Competitive salary
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Hybrid working
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Pension scheme
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Group life assurance (4x salary)
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Group income protection
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Health cash plan
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Birthday day off
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Car parking
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Employee benefits platform with discounts, cashback, GP and prescription services
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Employee referral bonus
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Quarterly functions and events
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Regular training and development - continuous development and support not only for your professional qualifications but also for your personal goals and aspirations
