Job Description

Crowthers Chartered Accountants are a firm of accountants with offices in Pershore, Cheltenham, Ledbury and Twyning. We specialise in working for owner-managed and family-run businesses. We have grown rapidly over the last few years due to the excellent quality of service we offer our clients which is testament to our dedicated, hardworking and passionate team.

Crowthers has a team approaching 40 staff across the 4 offices. We are very focussed on building and retaining our amazing team, seeking to promote from within which is shown by the fact that many of our directors are home grown talent.

We are currently looking for a Senior Tax Manager to bolster our growing tax team. There are opportunities for further progression for the right candidate.

You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the firm's tax function, ensuring compliance, delivering strategic tax planning, and driving business development initiatives. You will work closely with and clients, providing expert advice on complex tax matters.

A key focus of this role will be developing the firm's tax services for corporate clients and expanding our trust and estate services for individuals. We are happy to vary the job description for candidates that may only have experience in one of these tax specialisms.

The role

1. Tax Advisory & Compliance

Provide high-level tax advisory services, including corporate, personal, and business tax planning. Advise clients on tax-efficient structures, mergers and acquisitions, share option schemes, growth shares, EIS/SEIS, remuneration planning, inheritance tax planning, family investment companies and international tax matters. Oversee the preparation and review of corporate and personal tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Keep up to date with changes in tax legislation and ensure the firm and its clients are informed of relevant developments.
2. Trust & Estate Planning Services

Lead the firm's trust and estate tax services, providing specialist advice to individuals and families. Assist clients with trust structuring, inheritance tax planning, and wealth preservation strategies. Ensure compliance with trust tax regulations, including the preparation and review of trust tax returns. Build relationships with solicitors and wealth managers to develop the firm's trust and estate services.
3. Leadership & Team Development

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of tax professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning. Manage workflow within the tax department, ensuring efficiency and high standards of service. Provide technical training and updates to the wider firm on tax-related matters.
4. Business Development & Client Management

Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing proactive and strategic tax advice. Identify opportunities for additional services and cross-selling within the firm. Support the firm's growth strategy by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities. Represent the firm at networking events.
The role is based in our Cheltenham Office, but with occasional travel to our offices in Pershore, Ledbury and Twyning.

The role is full-time. However, we would consider applicants wishing to work 5 days per week but shorter hours (such as 9am to 3pm).

The individual

The individual must have appropriate qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, ATT, CTA etc and experience of working in tax in an accountancy practice.

Essential qualities:

Must have a high level of tax technical knowledge and experience.

Must be able to work independently, be proactive, able to work under their own steam and show a high level of initiative.

Must be an effective communicator, both in written and verbal form, so can explain complex tax scenarios to clients.

This position will require some travelling between offices and to clients so a driving license and access to your own vehicle are required.

Application

To apply, please e-mail your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would like join our rapidly expanding tax team and what tax expertise you think you can add, to hr@crowthers.co.uk.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Tax/July25