Tax Manager

  • Delstad Recruitment
  • Exeter, Devon
  • Apr 08, 2026
Full time Banking

Job Description

This is a varied and client-focused role, combining compliance, advisory, and team support responsibilities. Your duties will include:

  • Delivering a full range of tax compliance and advisory services, ensuring work is completed accurately, on time, and within budget
  • Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a key point of contact, providing tax planning advice and ongoing support
  • Supporting and contributing to a wide range of tax advisory projects
  • Reviewing tax returns and preparing more complex tax computations where required
  • Supporting the development of the tax team, including coaching and mentoring juniors
  • Identifying and managing tax risks, ensuring compliance with current legislation and best practice
  • Assisting with the management of tax compliance processes within the Exeter office
  • Supporting Partners and senior team members in the financial performance and growth of the tax department
Attributes, Skills, Experience and Qualifications

We're looking for someone who is technically strong, client-focused, and ready to take the next step in their career. Ideally, you'll have:

  • Experience as a Tax Manager, Assistant Tax Manager, or a high-performing Tax Senior
  • ATT and/or CTA qualified
  • Knowledge of non-resident and non-domiciled individuals, trusts, and probate work is essential
  • Strong technical and diverse tax knowledge, including compliance and advisory work
  • Experience reviewing tax returns and handling more complex tax matters
  • The ability to build strong client relationships and communicate effectively at all levels
  • A positive, friendly, and approachable manner
  • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • A proactive approach, with the confidence to take initiative and solve problems
  • A professional, discreet, and team-oriented attitude
  • Good IT skills, including Word, Excel, and other standard applications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with accuracy and attention to detail