Personal Tax Assistant Manager

Your New Company

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected accountancy firm in Edinburgh, part of a well-established national group. The firm offers a comprehensive range of services, including audit, tax, and business advisory, and works with a diverse and interesting client base. Known for its commitment to employee well‑being and work‑life balance, the firm has earned an excellent reputation both locally and nationally.

Joining this team means becoming part of a culture that values people as much as performance.

In this role you will take ownership of a portfolio of clients, ensuring their needs are met while identifying opportunities to add value and maximise fee income. You will oversee the preparation and review of personal tax returns for your own portfolio and support junior team members by reviewing their work and guiding their development. Beyond compliance, you will play an active role in planning and controlling ad hoc projects, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met without compromising quality.

You will also respond to technical tax queries from Partners and Directors, assist with billing, and contribute to consultancy projects when required. Client interaction will be a key part of your role, whether attending meetings or helping design and implement systems that improve efficiency within the tax department. This position offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a tangible impact.

To thrive in this role you will bring experience from a similar position and ideally hold a professional qualification such as CTA or ACCA. You will be confident managing your own portfolio, possess strong technical knowledge, and be able to remain calm under pressure when deadlines demand it. Leadership skills are essential, as you will mentor junior colleagues and ensure high standards across the team.

If you are proactive, client‑focused, and passionate about delivering exceptional service, this role will suit you perfectly.

You will enjoy a competitive salary that reflects your experience, alongside a genuine commitment to work‑life balance. The firm is an accredited Investor in People and offers a clear succession planning programme supported by a strong management structure to help you achieve your career goals. Benefits include up to 33 days of holiday (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase additional days, an employee referral scheme, paid CSR time, and access to a car lease scheme.

This is an opportunity to join a firm that invests in its people and rewards success.