Partnership Tax Manager. LilyLifestyle

Large law firm looking to recruit a Partnership Tax Manager. My client is seeking a CTA qualified Tax Manager to take ownership of the firm’s tax needs, managing all aspects of the firm’s tax affairs and supporting a Tax Accountant. The role covers key areas of tax compliance, reporting and governance, while providing proactive tax advisory support to the business.

• Tax Compliance & Reporting
  • Manage the preparation and review of UK partnership tax returns, partner self‑assessment returns, corporation tax computations and returns for all UK entities, ensuring timely and accurate submissions and payment of taxes.
  • Prepare tax analysis and supporting schedules for year‑end statutory accounts, including current and deferred tax calculations.
  • Support the team in managing the firm’s overall effective tax rate and forecasting tax cash payments.
  • Liaise with external tax advisers where required and manage associated deliverables.
  • Work in collaboration with the Partnership Accountant on partner tax reserves and current accounts, onboarding of new partners and managing partner leavers.
• International Taxes
  • Oversee tax filing requirements for international jurisdictions and assess recoverability of those taxes in the UK.
  • Monitor transfer pricing arrangements and other group tax matters.
• VAT
  • Oversee and review the Tax Accountant’s preparation of UK VAT returns, ensuring VAT is accurately applied, recovered and reported.
  • Provide guidance to the wider business on VAT treatment of transactions and maintain strong VAT controls.
  • Assist with implementing changes to VAT processes in response to legislative updates.
  • Ensure awareness and oversight of overseas VAT requirements (returns prepared by a 3rd‑party accountant).
• Employment Tax / PAYE / IR35
  • Support employment tax matters including PSA calculations, benefits‑in‑kind and PAYE/NIC compliance.
  • Review and maintain IR35 compliance processes, ensuring correct tax treatment of off‑payroll workers.
  • Provide day‑to‑day guidance to HR and Finance on employment tax queries, including collaboration with the Payroll & Benefits Specialist.
• Tax Risk, Governance & Advisory
  • Maintain up‑to‑date awareness of UK tax legislation and proactively assess how changes impact the business.
  • Support the development and enhancement of internal tax processes, controls and governance frameworks.
  • Act as a subject‑matter expert, providing practical tax advice on business initiatives, transactions, commercial arrangements or operational queries (e.g., VAT, withholding tax, transfer pricing, corporate tax implications).
  • Assist with HMRC enquiries and ensure timely, appropriate responses.
• Cross‑Functional Support
  • Build strong relationships across Finance, Procurement, HR and Operational teams to ensure tax is considered in business decisions.
  • Support internal stakeholders with tax queries and provide training where required.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance team.
• General
  • Take responsibility for own technical development and undertake relevant training.
  • Assist the wider Finance team with ad‑hoc tax projects, including systems improvements, restructuring and process optimisation.

• CTA qualified (or equivalent) with strong UK tax technical knowledge.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a UK mixed tax environment, ideally including in‑house experience or a mix of practice and industry.
• Strong understanding of UK partnership tax, VAT and employment taxes.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• A confident communicator able to explain complex tax issues to non‑tax colleagues.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Self‑motivated and proactive, with ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working with tax software (CCH, IRIS) and strong Excel capability.
• High levels of confidentiality, discretion and diplomacy.
• Desirable:
  Experience in a large or multi‑entity UK‑based organisation with international presence.
• Exposure to tax governance frameworks (e.g. SAO, CCO).
• Experience with tax technology improvements or ERP systems.
• Ability to manage relationships with HMRC and external advisers.
• Supervisory / team management experience.

Flexible working options available.