Tax Manager in Brentwood - Armstrong Knight

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.

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
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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

Our client provides an attractive package including:

• £50,000–£60,000 salary
• 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