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Tax Compliance Manager

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Edinburgh

Expire in: 16 hours

Job Description

Tax Compliance Manager
Edinburgh (Hybrid Working) | Full-time | Permanent
 Competitive Salary DOE | Comprehensive Benefits Package

A leading UK legal firm is seeking a Tax Compliance Manager to join its top-tier Private Wealth & Tax team in Edinburgh. This is a strong leadership opportunity within one of Scotland’s most highly respected private client practices, supporting high‑net‑worth individuals, trusts and estates while overseeing a skilled compliance team.

You’ll manage a broad portfolio, provide clear and pragmatic tax guidance, and work closely with legal and advisory specialists across the firm. The role blends hands‑on technical work with team leadership and client management, helping maintain the team’s reputation for exceptional service and practical, commercially minded advice.

If you’re looking to step into a key role within a high‑performing, collaborative private client team, this position offers the scope, quality of work and career progression to match.
 
Key Responsibilities

Lead the Tax Compliance Team, supervising three assistants and ensuring timely, accurate delivery of all work.
Review personal tax compliance across individuals, trusts, estates and charities, maintaining high technical standards.
Provide clear, expert advice on tax returns, liabilities, claims and elections.
Ensure all submissions to HMRC meet statutory deadlines through strong controls and efficient processes.
Work closely with senior tax leaders to manage workflow and maintain a smooth compliance operation.
Oversee capital gains tax reporting for residential property transactions.
Build strong client relationships, explaining complex issues simply and supporting clients through sensitive matters.
Manage billing processes and ensure effective use of internal systems.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
Support wider team initiatives, knowledge sharing and occasional business development. 
About You

You will be a tax professional with strong personal tax compliance expertise, ideally gained within an accountancy practice, professional services firm or private client environment.

Essential Experience

Recent tax compliance experience, ideally including trusts and estates.
Experience advising clients on tax returns and tax liabilities.
Familiarity with tax software and HMRC online systems.
Strong organisation, communication and stakeholder management skills. 
Desirable Experience

Experience managing or mentoring junior team members.
Ability to build strong relationships with high-value private clients.
Excellent attention to detail and technical accuracy.
A proactive mindset with an interest in expanding technical tax knowledge. 
Interested?  Please send your CV to Ashlene McFadden, via the ‘Apply Now’ option below to be considered for the role

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