Tax Manager - Guildford

Ref: 2044 Date Posted: Tuesday 24 Mar 2026

Tax Manager | Guildford | £50,000+

We’re working with a fast-growing, multi-office accountancy and advisory firm with a strong presence across Surrey and Sussex, looking to appoint a Tax Manager into their Guildford office.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of clients, working closely with owner-managed businesses and individuals, delivering both compliance and advisory services.

 

The Role

You’ll manage your own portfolio while playing a key role in developing client relationships and supporting the wider tax team.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing a portfolio of personal and corporate tax clients (predominantly OMBs)
  • Delivering high-quality tax compliance and advisory services
  • Advising on inheritance tax, capital gains tax, estate planning and R&D
  • Reviewing tax computations and compliance work prepared by junior staff
  • Acting as a key point of contact for clients and HMRC
  • Supporting and developing junior team members
  • Managing workloads, deadlines and project delivery
  • Contributing to business development and client growth

 

About You

  • ATT qualified (CTA desirable)
  • Strong background within an accountancy practice environment
  • Experience across personal tax compliance with some corporate/advisory exposure
  • Up-to-date knowledge of UK tax legislation
  • Confident managing client relationships and handling queries independently
  • Experience reviewing work and supporting junior team members
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

 

What’s on Offer

  • Salary from £50,000+ depending on experience
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with option to buy/sell additional leave
  • Enhanced family-friendly benefits
  • Pension scheme
  • Regular social events and a supportive team culture
  • Flexible / alternative working patterns considered

 

Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a well-rounded Tax Manager role, with exposure to both compliance and advisory work.

You’ll be joining a firm that is:

  • Growing and ambitious
  • Focused on developing its people
  • Offering real opportunity to progress and broaden your skillset

 

If you’re currently working in practice and looking for a role where you can take ownership, build relationships and develop your advisory experience, we’d love to hear from you.