Tax Investigations Manager in London - Insite Public Practice Recruitment Limited

Location: London
Firm: Top 20 Accountancy Firm
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + benefits
Working: Hybrid

A leading Top 20 accountancy firm is looking to appoint an experienced Tax Disputes Manager to join its growing tax disputes and investigations team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax disputes professional looking to take the next step in their career, with the chance to work on complex and high-value cases while developing their technical expertise and client relationships.

You will manage a varied portfolio of tax investigations and disputes, working closely with clients and HMRC to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing complex HMRC tax investigations and enquiries.

• Handling COP8 and COP9 cases from inception through to resolution.

• Advising individuals and businesses on contentious tax matters.

• Managing settlement negotiations and correspondence with HMRC.

• Handling voluntary disclosures and high-risk tax matters.

• Providing technically strong advice across a broad range of tax disputes.

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.

• Supporting Senior Managers, Directors and Partners on larger and more complex matters.

• Contributing to the growth of the tax disputes and investigations offering.

• Coaching and developing junior members of the team.

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong experience in Tax Disputes / Tax Investigations.

• Proven experience handling both COP8 and COP9 cases - essential.

• Experience managing complex HMRC enquiries and investigations.

• Strong technical knowledge of contentious tax matters.

• Excellent client-management and communication skills.

• The ability to manage cases independently and take ownership of client relationships.

• A commercial approach with an interest in business development.

• Previous experience at Manager level or be ready to step into the role.

Previous HMRC experience is highly desirable, particularly candidates who have worked within HMRC investigations and subsequently moved into professional services.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Top 20 firm with a growing Tax Disputes and Investigations offering, providing exposure to complex work alongside genuine opportunities for progression.

The role would suit someone who wants to develop their technical tax investigations expertise and client management skills, while benefiting from the resources and platform of an established Top 20 firm.

If you have strong COP8 and COP9 experience and are considering your next move within Tax Disputes, we'd be keen to speak with you.