Tax Investigations Senior Manager

Tax Investigations Senior Manager – Bristol

Location:

Bristol, South West
Job Type: Permanent | Hybrid Working
Salary:
Competitive Salary + Benefits We are recruiting a Tax Investigations Senior Manager on behalf of a highly respected and growing accountancy and business advisory firm in Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Tax Investigations Manager, Tax Disputes Manager, or Senior Tax Manager with a strong HMRC investigations background to join a specialist tax team.

The role offers significant exposure to complex HMRC enquiries, COP8 and COP9 investigations, voluntary disclosures, tax disputes, and contentious tax matters, alongside client advisory and business development responsibilities.

The Role As a Tax Investigations Senior Manager, you will take ownership of complex HMRC investigations from initial enquiry through to resolution.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing complex HMRC enquiries, including COP8 and COP9 investigations

Advising individuals and businesses throughout the investigation process

Managing voluntary disclosures and full or aspect enquiries

Preparing detailed responses and technical submissions to HMRCActing as the main point of contact with HMRC officers

Representing clients during meetings, negotiations, and correspondence

Providing technical analysis of complex UK tax matters

Identifying tax risks and developing strategies to mitigate exposure

Negotiating practical and commercially focused outcomes with HMRCPreparing clear technical reports and client advice

Building strong relationships with clients, legal advisers, and professional contacts

Supporting business development through networking and identifying new opportunities

Mentoring and developing junior members of the team Delivering internal training and sharing knowledge on tax investigations and disputes

About You You'll have:

CTA qualified, with ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualifications also considered

Significant post-qualification experience in UK tax investigations and disputes

Strong experience dealing directly with HMRCDetailed knowledge of UK tax legislation and HMRC procedures

Experience handling COP8, COP9, voluntary disclosures, and complex enquiries

Excellent technical research, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication abilities

The confidence to explain complex tax matters clearly to clients

Excellent client relationship and negotiation skillsA commercial and proactive approach to business development

Experience coaching and developing junior colleagues

What's on Offer Hybrid and flexible working

Competitive salary and benefits package

Specialist Tax Investigations and Disputes role Exposure to complex HMRC investigations

Significant client and advisory responsibility

Business development and networking opportunities

Leadership and mentoring responsibilities

Ongoing technical and professional development

Clear career progression within a growing tax team

Location

Bristol, South West Commutable from Bath, Keynsham, Portishead, Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon, Yate, Thornbury, and surrounding areas.

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