Tax Manager

Job Title: Tax Manager

Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 (DOE)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Contact: Daisy Keane

Overview:

We're working with a well-established, growing accountancy firm based in Eastbourne, East Sussex, seeking an experienced and personable Tax Manager to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified tax professional looking for a broad role with real autonomy, client contact, and progression prospects-ideal for someone local to East Sussex or looking for a move to the coast with more work-life balance.

The Role:

As Tax Manager, you will oversee the firm's tax compliance and advisory services across a varied portfolio of corporate and personal tax clients. You'll manage and review returns, provide tax planning advice, and support both partners and junior staff. This is a client-facing role with scope to grow and shape the tax offering within the firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a mixed portfolio of personal and corporate tax clients
• Review tax returns and computations prepared by junior staff
• Provide tax planning and advisory services (including IHT, CGT, R&D, SEIS/EIS, and restructuring)
• Handle complex HMRC enquiries and investigations
• Liaise directly with clients to advise on tax-efficient structures and opportunities
• Supervise, mentor, and train junior team members
• Work closely with the partners on strategic tax issues and business development
• Keep up to date with changes in tax legislation and ensure compliance
• Requirements: CTA qualified (or ACA/ACCA with strong tax focus)
• 5+ years' experience in a UK accountancy practice tax role
• Proven track record in managing tax compliance and providing advisory services
• Strong technical knowledge of UK tax legislation across both corporate and personal tax
• Excellent communication skills and client-facing confidence
• Experience supervising staff and reviewing tax work
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work autonomously