Job Description

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.

Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

What will you be doing?

As aSenior Manager you will take ownership of delivering tax services to your clients, developing the team around you and expanding our services as the client’s needs evolve.

Within this role you will be expected to apply your expertise across compliance and advisory services, and actively participate and contribute to our marketing initiatives.

You will be joining a fantastic work environment with a good team atmosphere and work/life balance. You will benefit from learning from established tax Partners and Directors and their broad tax sector experience across a range of tax disciplines. This knowledge sharing environment will give you the opportunity to broaden your skill set as well as have the opportunity for professional development and progression.

As a Senior Business Tax Manager, your responsibilities will include among others

• Management and oversight of a team of qualified and part-qualified tax professionals including all aspects of performance management
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders including clients, potential clients and senior leaders across the S&W practice areas and office locations.
• Lead the delivery of a high quality and proactive service to a portfolio of client engagements in accordance with best practice procedures, internal controls and review processes.
• Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes including variances to expected budget and timelines.
• Promote an innovative and inclusive team-orientated environment including coaching and mentoring junior team members.
• Act as a technical expert and have a strong knowledge and application of tax principles and standards.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the Tax practice including business development activities and the achievement of financial objectives including new business targets, and timely fee billing and cash collection
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvements in processes and procedures and participate in strategic and technology projects within the Tax practice

Qualifications

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you should have

• Significant corporate tax experience gained within the profession and/or industry
• Be a technically capable tax adviser who is up to take with current legislation and ability to assist in highly detailed client work
• Display experience of mentoring people and clients
• Ability to develop business development skills to assist with the growth of the business

Professional Qualifications and Education

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA) and/or tax advisor (CTA)

Additional Information

As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid working model (role dependent)
• Generous holiday package
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Shared parental leave
• Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Eye care support

We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.