Personal Tax Manager

£45-55,000 DOE | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2415TX

The Firm:

This leading North East accountancy practice continues to go from strength to strength, with further growth planned as they look ahead to 2026. Known for their long-standing reputation, impressive client base and strong professional brand, they combine the feel of a personable, close-knit team with the scale and ambition of a modern, forward-thinking firm.

You’ll find a sociable culture where people genuinely enjoy working together — with plenty of optional team activities, client events and internal initiatives to get involved in throughout the year. They operate on trust, flexibility and high standards, creating an environment where people can develop, progress and feel fully supported.

With continued expansion within their tax function, they are now seeking a Tax Manager to join their growing team.

The Role:

Working with an enviable portfolio that spans individuals, director/shareholders, partnerships, LLPs and trusts, this role offers a varied blend of compliance and advisory work. The firm prides itself on building long-term relationships, really getting to know clients so they can deliver thoughtful, tailored tax solutions.

You will take ownership of a diverse portfolio of personal tax returns, including HNWIs, reviewing work prepared by junior team members and offering coaching to support their development. You’ll be a trusted contact for clients, assisting with technical queries, HMRC enquiries and disclosures as required.

There will also be opportunities to contribute to a wide range of advisory projects — including capital taxes planning, pension planning, and overseas matters — as well as supporting colleagues with ad-hoc trust and estate work.

A key part of the role will involve helping to enhance the wider tax compliance service, identifying efficiencies, supporting process improvements and embracing new technologies.

Above all, you’ll play an important role in nurturing strong relationships across the firm’s client base, teams and professional network.

Experience Required:

We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager with at least 5 years’ tax experience, ideally CTA-qualified (ATT as a minimum). You’ll bring strong technical knowledge, excellent organisational skills and the confidence to manage multiple priorities while working to tight deadlines.

This is well suited to someone who enjoys variety, can remain calm under pressure, and brings a proactive, solutions-focused approach. Experience reviewing work and supporting junior staff is important, along with the willingness to research technical issues and take ownership of client queries.

Above all, you’ll bring energy, ambition and a genuine desire to progress your career within a supportive and highly regarded firm.

Benefits:

A competitive package is on offer, including:

• Clear opportunities for progression

• Professional study support where required

• Generous holiday allowance

• Flexible working

• A broad range of additional benefits such as Life Insurance, hybrid working, private medical insurance and more.

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Accounts Senior / Assistant Manager

£38-48,000 | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2409AC

The Firm:

A North East based accountancy firm with a network of offices are looking to appoint an Accounts Senior or Assistant Manager to their accounting and advisory team, supporting the Manager with further growth. The firm offer a very friendly and relaxed culture, with ample flexibility and autonomy for individuals to control their own career progression and actively become involved in the heart of the practice each day.

The Role:

Working with your own portfolio of SME and OMB clients, this position will see you undertake full statutory accounts preparation with progression to reviewing the work of other team members as you support the Manager with the growth and expansion of the team.

• Manage a portfolio of clients, acting as a key point of contact and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

• Review financial statements and year-end accounts prepared by junior team members, providing feedback and guidance as needed.

• Prepare more complex accounts for limited companies.

• Support the Partners and Manager in managing workflow, ensuring deadlines and compliance requirements are met.

• Assist with the preparation of management accounts and ad hoc financial reports.

• Oversee bookkeeping and VAT returns, ensuring accuracy and adherence to relevant regulations.

• Mentor and support junior staff, helping with their development and training.

• Identify opportunities to add value to clients through process improvements, efficiencies, and advisory work.

• Liaise directly with clients, HMRC, and other stakeholders in a professional and timely manner.

• Contribute to business development by supporting proposals and helping to grow client relationships.

Experience Required:

• ACA/ACCA 1-2 years post qualified or qualified by experience.

• Proven experience in a practice environment, ideally with exposure to limited companies.

• Strong experience in preparing and reviewing financial statements and year-end accounts.

• Solid understanding of corporate and personal taxation, bookkeeping, and VAT compliance.

• Experience managing or supervising junior staff, providing guidance, mentoring, and supporting their development (for the Assistant Manager).

• Track record of handling a client portfolio, acting as a point of contact and building strong client relationships.

• Experience working to deadlines and managing multiple priorities in a busy practice environment.

• Familiarity with accounting software and Microsoft Office (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, Excel).

• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral with an interest to develop key client relationships.

• Team player as well as being able to work independently.

Benefits:

A competitive salary alongside flexible benefits, hybrid working, serious career progression and a fun working environment.

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Personal Tax Manager

£45-55,000pa | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2410

The Firm:

Are you a qualified ACA or CTA looking for your next career move in a firm that knows how to balance professional excellence with a bit of fun? This is an exciting opportunity to join a modern, expanding accountancy practice with a fantastic reputation in the North East and beyond—a great place to be at this moment in time.

The Role:

We are looking for a Private Client Tax Manager who is ambitious, professional, and ready to grow. This role has a strong succession planning element, giving you the chance to learn from a senior management team with a wealth of experience and prepare yourself for progression to Senior Manager and Director level.

As part of this role, you will:

• Oversee and manage a portfolio of private client tax work, including IHT, income tax, and capital gains.

• Provide advisory and planning support to clients while shadowing and learning from the senior management team. You do not need to be an expert at this stage, but a foundation of knowledge is required.

• Manage the preparation and review of complex tax returns for individuals.

• Support junior team members, providing guidance and mentoring to develop their technical and client-facing skills.

• Ensure compliance with relevant tax legislation and regulatory requirements.

• Identify opportunities to add value to clients through proactive tax planning and advisory work.

• Contribute to business development initiatives and support the continued growth of the private client team.

Experience Required:

• ACA or CTA qualification (fully or near-qualified).

• Experience in private client taxation, including IHT, income tax, capital gains.

• Exposure to advisory and planning work, ideally with experience in complex returns.

• Strong technical knowledge and the ability to manage compliance efficiently.

• Experience mentoring or managing junior staff is desirable.

• Ambition to progress into senior leadership roles, potentially heading the department in the future.

• A proactive, client-focused approach and strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

This is a unique opportunity to join a firm that is investing in its people, offering the chance to learn from senior leaders, develop your own expertise, and take a long-term leadership role within a growing, highly respected practice.

If you are ready to combine technical excellence with real career progression in a supportive, professional, and fun environment, we want to hear from you. A comprehensive benefits package is available as standard. Hybrid working.

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Corporate Tax Assistant Manager / Manager

£35-60,000 | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2408CT

The Firm:

At what is an exciting time for this award-winning accountancy practice, the firm continues to raise its profile, experience strong growth, and celebrate key client wins. With a firm focus on people and culture, they have created a relaxed and supportive working environment that values trust and balance, offering a mix of office and hybrid working for all team members.

As the business continues to expand, particularly within their Tax Department, they are now seeking an Assistant Manager or Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day aspects of Corporate Tax, contributing to the continued success and development of this dynamic and forward-thinking team.

The Role:

Working as part of a team of tax specialists you would be responsible for overseeing the work of both Tax Seniors and Asssistants, from simple to complex returns. With your own portfolio to look after too and play a supporting role to the Tax Director you will find yourself developing your technical knowledge as well as fine-tuning your management skills.

Your day to day will include:

• Tax preparation, review and HMRC submission, ensuring accuracy of data and process controls.

• Compliance planning for you and the team to ensure deadlines are met

• Co-ordinating tax payments, loss relief, capital allowances, group relief and other claims

• Technical planning support, attending client meetings with the Tax Partner/Directors

• Staying current in your knowledge of corporation and financial reporting requirements

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 3 years corporate tax experience, proficient with compliance.

• Supervisory or managerial experience

• CTA/ACA qualified or equivalent

• Passionate about working in tax and enjoys client meetings / relationship building

• First class communication skills with a positive outlook.

• Team player

Benefits:

They offer a competitive benefits package, an inclusive and relaxed working environment, and excellent opportunities for learning and progression. For the right person, the potential to progress to Director or even Partner in the future is very much within reach.

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Inheritance Tax Specialist

£competitive | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2401TX

The Firm:

A large, ambitious accountancy firm with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality private client services is looking to expand its Inheritance Tax (IHT) capability. This is an exciting time to join as the firm grows into new markets, broadens its service offerings, and continues to build on a strong, loyal client base. The culture is collaborative and forward-thinking, with a clear focus on supporting career progression and fostering technical excellence.

The Role:

As an Inheritance Tax Specialist, you will provide comprehensive advice to high-net-worth clients, their families, and trustees, ensuring effective tax planning aligned with clients’ wider wealth objectives. You’ll manage your own portfolio of clients, take ownership of complex IHT planning assignments, and work closely with Partners and the private client team to deliver tailored solutions. Typical responsibilities include:

• Providing technical IHT advice and guidance to clients and their advisers

• Structuring estates and wealth transfers to minimise liabilities

• Reviewing wills, trusts, and succession plans

• Advising on lifetime gifts, trusts, and charitable giving strategies

• Supporting business succession and family wealth planning

Experience Required:

• CTA-qualified, ACA-qualified, or equivalent professional credentials

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in private client tax, with proven experience advising on inheritance tax planning

• Strong technical knowledge of IHT legislation, trusts, and estate planning

• Ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with high-net-worth clients

• Strong communication and advisory skills, with the confidence to manage complex matters independently

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Office based with an element of hybrid working with flexible hours

• Ongoing professional development

• Exposure to a varied and high-profile client base

• Opportunity to work in a highly collaborative, supportive team during a period of strategic growth

• Various company benefit choices to select

This is a career-defining opportunity for an inheritance tax specialist seeking to take their expertise to the next level within a growing, forward-thinking firm.

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Accountant

£26-38,000 DOE | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2354ac

The Firm:

A large accountancy firm in Newcastle with an exciting journey of growth ahead of them are looking to welcome an Accountant to their accounting and advisory team to support with a growing client base and demand. Here you will be involved in statutory and management accounting alongside ad-hoc client support projects.

The Role:

As part of the advisory services you will work alongside a team of accountants both part, fully qualified and qualified by experience, preparing statutory financial statements for small limited companies, including those more complex.

You will also be responsible for the preparation of sole trader and partnership year end accounts, working closely with clients to gather information, answer questions, and ensure their accounts are submitted on time.

Once the accounts have been reviewed by a Manager /Director,  you will need to make any necessary amends.

An element of support can be given but you will need be a confident “preparer” of limited company statutory accounts.

For those with the relevant exprience there are also opportuities to assist with management accounts on behalf of clients, ad hoc projects such as Xero migration, VAT enquiries, Sage training for clients etc.

Experience Required:

• We are looking for an Accounts Senior or Accountant with a minimum of three years’ experience working in an accounting practice, holding a good level of technical experience.

• Competent with the preparation of statutory year end accounts to first draft as a minimum.

• Exposure to management acounts would be advantageous and open up further opportunities for you to be involved in the outsourcing delivery service to clients.

• Experienced in Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks.

• Good communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients and colleagues.

• A proactive and diligent approach, ensuring the highest standards of service.

• Adaptable and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional days

• On-site free car parking

• Study support for relevant professional qualifications - ACCA/AAT

• Life Insurance & Private Medical Insurance

• Health Cash Plan to support costs for dental, opticians etc

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);

• Flexible start and finish times in the day

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Indirect Tax Senior Manager

£Negotiable DOE | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2396IT

The Firm:

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK’s most ambitious and fastest-growing professional services firms in a senior leadership role within their VAT team. Known for their deep technical expertise and long-standing reputation, the firm partners with a diverse portfolio of clients — from dynamic owner-managed businesses to multinational organisations — providing practical, forward-thinking tax solutions.

As part of their continued growth, they are looking for an accomplished VAT specialist to take ownership of high-profile projects, help lead a talented team, and act as a trusted advisor to clients on a wide range of complex and high-value matters.

The Role:

• Lead the delivery of VAT services across a varied client base, ensuring technical excellence and commercial insight.

• Manage and mentor a dedicated team of VAT professionals, developing their expertise and supporting their career progression.

• Advise on domestic and international VAT matters, providing strategic guidance to minimise risk and optimise tax efficiency.

• Oversee complex VAT compliance and advisory assignments, from initial scoping to delivery.

• Keep clients and colleagues informed of legislative changes, translating technical updates into clear, actionable advice.

• Collaborate with other departments to offer joined-up, value-added solutions.

• Contribute to business development by building relationships, identifying opportunities, and supporting proposals.

• Champion process improvements to ensure efficient, consistent, and high-quality service delivery.

Experience Required:

• Professionally qualified (CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with extensive experience in VAT consultancy and compliance.

• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop a team.

• Strong track record of advising on complex VAT issues for a broad range of clients, ideally including international operations.

• Commercially minded with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Confident communicator with the ability to present technical matters clearly to both clients and colleagues.

• Adept at managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

You will be joining a modern, forward-thinking firm that offers genuine career progression, flexible hybrid working, and a highly competitive benefits package, including private medical cover, enhanced holiday allowance, and a strong pension scheme.

This role will suit a senior VAT professional seeking the next step in their career, with the chance to make a significant impact at both a team and firm-wide level.

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Private Client Tax Manager

£45-55,000 DOE | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2392TX

The Firm:

A rapidly expanding North East accountancy practice with an excellent reputation for high-quality tax and advisory services. They work with a broad portfolio of privately owned businesses, entrepreneurial groups and high-net-worth individuals, often with complex, cross-border structures. The firm has seen significant growth in recent years through both organic success and strategic acquisitions, creating new opportunities for talented tax professionals to develop their careers.

The Role:

This is a key appointment within their Private Client Tax team, offering the chance to work closely with senior leadership on a variety of compliance and advisory assignments. While you will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of clients, there is also plenty of scope to get involved in project-based work, including:

• Residence and domicile issues for internationally mobile clients.

• Inheritance tax and estate planning.

• Structuring trusts and family wealth arrangements.

• Advising on business restructures, succession plans and shareholder matters.

• Cross-border tax planning and the use of double taxation treaties.

You’ll take ownership of your workload from start to finish, reviewing compliance work, delivering clear and practical advice, and maintaining strong client relationships. Alongside technical delivery, you will help develop the skills of the team, providing mentoring and guidance to ensure continued high standards.

Experience Required:

We’re looking for an experienced tax professional (CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with a strong background in personal tax compliance and advisory work. You’ll be commercially minded, able to manage projects effectively, and confident building trusted, long-term relationships. Previous experience within a mid-tier or large independent practice would be ideal. You will be able to demonstrate your understanding of tax law and regulations in reference to personal tax compliance as well as examples of advisory work previously undertaken.

Benefits:

You’ll be joining a collaborative and ambitious firm that values professional growth, offers a competitive salary and benefits package, and provides genuine opportunities for progression. Hybrid working, flexible hours and a supportive environment make this an attractive long-term career move.

Please not sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.

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Indirect Tax Advisor

£competitive | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2390IT

The Firm:

A large international accounting and advisory firm with one of the largest professional service networks in the world are looking to appoint an experienced Indirect Tax Advisor to their growing Newcastle office to join a team of specialist advisors in all aspects of Indirect tax.

The Role:

We are looking for a confident and capable Indirect Tax professional to join the team as a Senior, specialising in VAT. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a wide range of clients, helping them improve their indirect tax compliance and efficiency.

You’ll be involved in advising how VAT impacts clients’ supply chains, financial processes, and accounting systems, while supporting them to improve reporting, reduce errors, manage working capital, and minimise costs.

You’ll work closely with senior team members to deliver tax projects, build strong client relationships, and contribute to winning new work. This is a varied and hands-on role where no two days are the same.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting senior colleagues in building and maintaining client relationships

• Delivering high-quality VAT advisory and compliance services

• Managing the day-to-day liaison with clients, ensuring expectations are met

• Identifying areas of risk and knowing when to escalate

• Contributing to business development through managing existing clients and identifying new opportunities

• Ensuring work is delivered with technical excellence and a practical, commercial focus.

Experience Required:

• Proven UK VAT experience, gained within practice or an in-house tax team

• Strong technical VAT skills with a genuine interest in developing your expertise further

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt to different audiences

• Commercially aware and client-focused, with the ability to build strong relationships

• A collaborative team player who can work effectively at all levels

• ATT / ACA / CA / CTA or equivalent tax qualification preferred, but not essential — relevant experience will be fully considered

• Tax Inspectors with full Technical Training or equivalent knowledge are also encouraged to apply

Benefits:

Extensive and varied benefits package alongside agile working and an opportunity to forge a long-term career with a leading accountancy practice.

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Accounts Senior

£30-35,000 | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2375AC

The Firm:

We are looking for an experienced and confident Accounts Senior to join a relaxed, sociable, and modern accountancy firm based in Newcastle. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys autonomy in their work, values flexibility, and thrives in a supportive and friendly team environment.

You will be joining a well-established practice with a fresh approach. The team works closely with a loyal portfolio of SMEs, limited companies, and sole traders, delivering year-end accounts and general accounting services with a personal and practical touch.

The Role:

Preparing year-end statutory accounts for a varied client base

• Reviewing accounts prepared by junior staff

• Supporting the bookkeeping team and assisting with VAT returns

• Working mainly with Xero and cloud-based systems

• Collaborating with colleagues to provide a responsive and efficient serviceExperience Required:

We are looking for:

• You’ll be AAT qualified or qualified by experience, with a background in public practice

• Confident preparing and reviewing accounts for small businesses

• Comfortable supporting junior staff and reviewing their work where needed

• Familiarity with Xero (or similar cloud accounting software) is a strong advantage

• Organised, proactive, and capable of managing your own workload

Benefits:

A genuinely flexible hybrid working pattern (3 days office / 2 from home)

• Free on-site parking and a relaxed office space

• A sociable and friendly team that values independence as well as collaboration

• A firm that offers great work-life balance and a down-to-earth, modern culture

• The chance to work with a loyal, local client base in a business that doesn’t take itself too seriously

If you're looking to join a firm where you can do great work, enjoy your day, and be part of a team that values trust and flexibility, we’d love to hear from you.

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Accounts Manager

£42-55,000 | 4 or 5 days | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2363AC

The Firm:

A super opportunity for a qualified Accountant with agriculture knowledge to join a regional firm based in Newcastle.  Working as part of a successful team you will be responsible for a portfolio of agriculture and high-net worth clients.

The Role:

• Managing your client base on a day to bay basis you will be providing a range of services that include financial reports, year end accounts, bookkeeping, tax returns and cashflow/forecasting. Working with agricultural, landed estates and high-net worth individuals you will be familiar with such clientele.

• Working independently, managing your own workflow for a range of agriculture, landed estates, trusts and high-net worth individuals. This will involve daily communication with clients to deal with any queries, acting as their trusted advisor.

• Preparing and maintaining up to date client engagement letters.

• Preparing fees and ensuring work in progress is maintained to an appropriate level.

• Working closely with the support of the firms tax specialists to enhance client offering.

•  Providing support and guidance to more junior members of the team.

• Preparation and presentations of financial reports for clients and senior management.

Experience required:

Applicants must be qualified (ACA/ACCA/CA) or qualified by experience with a minimum of four years working in an accountancy firm with UK GAAP and IFRS experience. You will need to be able to hit the ground running and be familiar with portfolio management.  Ideally you will have worked or at least have a keen interest in the agriculture and private client sectors.You must be able to work independently using your own initiative, yet know when to ask for guidance.  Experience with Sage, Xero, Farmplan, CCH is desirable.

Benefits:

A modern firm with a range of benefits ranging from flexible working to additional holiday purchase. Hybrid working is a day to day reality in the firm and a strong team culture makes this a great choice for those looking to join a good working atmosphere and develop your career.

Parking is available for free, also accessible by public transport.

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Corporate Tax Assistant Manager

£Competitive | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2352TX

The Firm:

A top 20 accountancy firm with Newcastle city centre offices is looking to appoint a Corporate Tax Assistant Manager to join their tax compliance team. A firm driven by ambition, they have built recent success by providing strong expertise on a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance and corporate finance. They have created a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration locally, enjoying success with new client wins whilst managing to create a healthy work life balance for all team members. They offer their staff great autonomy and hybrid working combined with fast-track career progression.

The Role:

Joining the tax compliance team as an Assistant Manager you will be responsible for the following:

• Compliance focused work ensuring procedures processes are followed taking account of institute and HMRC guidance.

• Esuring department billing and recovery targets are met

• Staff management and development including appraisals and monitoring staff performance.

• Training and mentoring junior staff.

• Give exceptional client service and be responsible for maintaining regular contact with client team

Experience required:

• Significant corporate tax experience gained within the professional services environment

• Demonstrable technical compliance skills

• Demonstrable experience of managing people

• Strong IT skills

• Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CA) and/or tax advisor (CTA) or international equivalent.

Benefits:

• Higher than average salary combined with a range of benefits (including additional holiday purchase scheme, private health, Life Insurance, enhanced & shared parental leave, subscriptions paid) and bonus.

• Progression to Manager and beyond is available for those who can demonstrate their ability.

• Great work life balance with both full and part-time hours available.

• A positive, friendly and vibrant team to be part of.

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