Tax Manager

Acorn · Exeter, Devon

Tax Manager at Acorn, based in Exeter, Devon, paying £40,000 - £50,000 per annum. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.

Salary
£40,000 - £50,000 per annum
Location
Exeter, Devon · Hybrid
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
21 Aug 2026

Reference a1WNz000004rSK1MAM_1784808846

About the role

Tax Manager | Personal Tax Manager | Private Client Tax Manager | Assistant Tax Manager | Tax Senior

Exeter | £40,000-£50,000 per annum + Comprehensive Benefits | Full-Time | Hybrid & Flexible Working | Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of a growing and highly regarded professional services firm for a Tax Manager to join their team in Exeter.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Tax Manager, Assistant Tax Manager, or ambitious Tax Senior looking to step into a management role. You'll work with a diverse portfolio of private clients, business owners, and trusts, delivering a varied mix of compliance and advisory services while developing your technical expertise within a supportive and collaborative tax team.

Working on complex and rewarding client matters, you'll become a trusted adviser and play a key role in the continued growth and success of the department.

Key Duties

  • Manage a portfolio of clients and act as the main point of contact for tax-related matters.

  • Deliver a mix of personal tax compliance and advisory services.

  • Support complex tax planning projects and provide tailored advice to clients.

  • Review tax returns and oversee the delivery of high-quality technical work.

  • Coach and mentor junior team members, supporting their professional development.

  • Contribute to the ongoing growth and development of the tax function.

  • Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a tax-focused role at Tax Senior, Assistant Manager, or Manager level.

  • ATT and/or CTA qualified.

  • Strong technical knowledge of personal tax compliance and advisory services.

  • Experience reviewing tax returns and managing more complex client matters.

  • Desire to develop expertise in overseas and non-residential tax services.

  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Proven ability to build and maintain excellent client relationships.

Desirable Experience

  • Exposure to trusts, estates, and probate work.

  • Experience supporting tax advisory projects.

  • Previous mentoring or supervisory experience.

  • Experience with overseas and non-residential tax services.

What We Offer

  • Salary of £40,000-£50,000 per annum, depending on experience.

  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

  • Annual salary reviews.

  • Generous annual leave plus bank holidays.

  • Life assurance cover.

  • Health and wellbeing support programmes.

  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

  • Holiday purchase scheme.

  • Cycle to Work scheme.

  • Private medical insurance options.

  • Enhanced family-friendly benefits.

  • Pension scheme with increasing employer contributions linked to length of service.

  • Employee referral and incentive schemes.

Interested?

If you're looking for your next opportunity as a Tax Manager, Personal Tax Manager, Private Client Tax Manager, Assistant Tax Manager, or Tax Senior in Exeter, apply today with your up-to-date CV.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Reference: a1WNz000004rSK1MAM_1784808846 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 21 Aug 2026 · Listed via Acorn

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