Full job descriptionCTA Tax Manager | North East Surrey (close to Esher) | £50,000 - £60,000 FTE | Full-time

"The price of greatness is responsibility." Winston Churchill

Sheridan Maine is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing accountancy practice in North East Surrey for a CTA Tax Manager.

This opportunity would suit a newly qualified CTA professional or an experienced tax specialist looking to take ownership of their own client portfolio while developing their leadership skills. The successful candidate will manage a dedicated portfolio of clients, oversee personal tax compliance work, and line manage a Tax Preparer who will support the delivery of services across the portfolio.

The role offers excellent autonomy, client exposure, and the opportunity to become a key member of a highly regarded practice with a strong reputation for delivering tailored tax advice and compliance services.

CTA Tax Manager Responsibilities:*Taking ownership of a portfolio of personal tax clients, including high-net-worth individuals, directors, landlords and sole traders.
*Managing the delivery and review of Self Assessment tax returns and associated compliance work.
*Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, providing a high level of service and building long-term relationships.
*Supporting clients with a broad range of personal tax queries and planning opportunities.
*Managing tax deadlines and ensuring all compliance obligations are met efficiently and accurately.
*Reviewing work prepared by junior members of the team.
*Line managing and mentoring a Tax Preparer, supporting their professional development and workload management.
*Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients and handling routine enquiries.
*Identifying opportunities to improve processes and enhance the client experience.
*Working closely with the partners and senior leadership team on tax matters across the practice.


CTA Tax Manager Qualifications and Experience:*CTA qualified or nearing completion of CTA studies.
*Strong background in personal tax compliance gained within an accountancy practice environment.
*Experience managing a portfolio of personal tax clients.
*Sound technical knowledge of UK personal taxation.
*Previous experience reviewing tax returns and supporting junior team members would be advantageous.
*Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
*Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
*Commercially aware with a proactive and solution-focused approach.


What’s on Offer:*Salary of £50,000 - £60,000 FTE, dependent on experience.
*Opportunity to take ownership of your own client portfolio and team.
*Supportive and collaborative practice environment.
*Exposure to a varied and interesting client base.

If you are CTA qualified and looking for a role that combines client responsibility, technical tax work and people management within a supportive and respected practice, Sheridan Maine would be delighted to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Sheridan Maine for a confidential discussion.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.