Associate People Manager

Job Overview

Assistant Manager (Associate People Manager) – Tax team, covering London, Gatwick, Cambridge and Milton Keynes. Minimum 3 days per week in office, with flexible/hybrid/home working options.

• Provide support and challenge to Associates, enabling them to reach their potential.
• Conduct regular conversations with Associates about workload, pressures, wellbeing and feedback.
• Proactively manage performance, including goal setting and performance reviews; address issues such as exam failures, underperformance, absence, wellbeing concerns and escalation when needed.
• Handle administrative tasks: monitoring performance feedback, preparing data, contributing to talent meetings.
• Lead the local orientation for Associates, delivering a high‑quality introduction to the firm.
• Collaborate with other Associate People Managers to ensure a consistent people experience.
• Promote diversity through everyday inclusion practices.
• Work collaboratively with teams such as Professional Qualifications, People Advisory, Learning Innovation and Tax People Leads.
• Participate in the people manager community, attend local management meetings and use management information for decision making.
• Engage in people projects and expand knowledge in areas such as commercial awareness.

• Experience in mentoring, coaching, and direct line management.
• Experience supporting and challenging others to help them reach their full potential.
• Confidence in using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Passion for creating the best possible experience for Associates.
• Experience supporting office or firm‑wide projects or initiatives.
• Background in wellbeing and support.
• Knowledge of Tax/accountancy profession training pathways.
• Stakeholder and project management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with a range of teams.

Flexible working options are available for all roles, including reduced hours, job shares and a framework for how we work. We support work‑life balance and encourage participation in local charity and community initiatives.