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Job Title: Tax Manager
Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex
Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 (DOE)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Contact: Daisy Keane | Daisy.keane@sheridanmaine.com
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
