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Buzzacott
Buzzacott

Tax Manager - Charity

City of London Hybrid 5-10 yrs exp Accounting 619 employees
Corporate TaxTax ComplianceTax AdvisoryTax PlanningTax Computations

Requirements

Candidates should have relevant corporate tax experience, experience managing a client portfolio, and a track record of reviewing work and developing others. They should be able to review tax computations and disclosures, communicate effectively, understand the charity sector, and work responsibly and effectively under pressure.

Job Description

Team Overview

The Charity Tax team is an independent team that supports the wider Charity audit team, being one of the largest single office charity teams in the UK. The team works with a range of sectors from health to hospitality sectors, meaning that each project you take on will never be the same.


Role Overview

We are looking for a Tax Manager to manage a portfolio of clients, overseeing tax compliance but with a heavy focus on tax advisory, including advice on transactions, property matters, structuring, tax efficient fundraising and employment tax. This role will also require the successful manager to support the continued development and growth of the Charity Tax practice.


What you'll be doing

  • Act as the point of contact for internal and external clients who have technical or planning queries
  • Undertake tax planning and advisory projects, reporting to the Partners and working alongside non-tax specialists
  • Recognise opportunities to cross-sell services
  • Review tax computations and returns for your portfolio, ensuring there are no outstanding technical issues, and they are complete for Partner review
  • Budget and plan all tax compliance work for your clients, taking responsibility for the timely delivery of such work
  • Review the work of junior tax specialists and support them in their development
  • Market the Charity tax function both inside and outside the firm
  • Prepare and deliver internal and external seminars, assisting with preparing sector insights


What you'll bring

  • Relevant corporate tax experience and experience of managing a tax portfolio and liaising with clients
  • Experience of reviewing other's work, as well as managing and developing others
  • Ability to review computations and tax disclosures; produce computations and correspondence ready for partner review
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • General awareness of the charity sector
  • Ability to take on responsibility; personable; conscientious; professional attitude; good work ethic; self-motivated; able to work to deadlines and under pressure; a multi-tasker
  • A team player, who is willing to support and develop junior members of the team


Why Buzzacott?

We’re big enough to provide deep expertise across a wide range of specialisms, but small enough to value meaningful personal connections — with clients and colleagues alike. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals who will support your continued development, while you contribute to shaping the growth of both our team and our clients.


At Buzzacott, we’re committed to equal opportunities and ensuring all employment decisions are fair, objective, and based on merit. We also have a firmly embedded approach to flexitime and support flexible working opportunities.


If you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply directly via the Apply button at the top of the page. When applying, please include your salary expectations and let us know what interests you about the role. Alternatively, if you would like to talk to one of our HR Team about the vacancy before applying, contact us at recruitment@buzzacott.co.uk


Please note: Our HR Team review and respond to all applications.


No agencies please.

Skills

Corporate TaxTax ComplianceTax AdvisoryTax PlanningTax ComputationsTax ReturnsClient Relationship ManagementPortfolio ManagementTransaction TaxProperty TaxTax StructuringTax-Efficient FundraisingEmployment TaxTeam LeadershipStaff DevelopmentBusiness Development

About Buzzacott

Buzzacott is an accountancy and advisory firm with a long-standing history of supporting individuals, businesses, and not-for-profits. For more than a century, we’ve helped clients with everything from annual accounts and tax planning to long-term financial strategies and everyday advice. With a team of over 600 people, including more than 50 partners, we have the depth and expertise to support clients across a wide range of needs. We understand that every client is unique, so we take time to understand your needs and bring in the right people from across the firm to help. Our people-first approach means our team is engaged, collaborative, and ready to work alongside you as a trusted partner. With us, you’ll get joined-up thinking, clear advice, and a team that’s as invested in your success as you are.

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