Tax Senior in Manchester

The Tax Senior will manage a mixed portfolio of private and corporate clients, delivering high‑quality tax compliance services while supporting advisory work as the role develops.

This position sits within our growing Tax division and reports directly to the Senior Private Client Manager.

• Job Title: Tax Senior
• Reporting to: Senior Private Client Manager
• About AMS Group

AMS Group is a UK Top 60 accountancy firm with a differentiated advisory‑led proposition, headquartered in Manchester.

For over 40 years, we have been a trusted partner to businesses across the UK, evolving from a family‑run practice established in Blackburn in 1982 to a nationwide advisory business with 200+ employees across 12 offices.

Our trading divisions span Audit, Accounts, Tax & Advisory, supported by multiple specialist service lines.

We pride ourselves on a relationship‑driven approach that creates significant cross‑sell opportunities and fuels both organic and acquisitive growth.

Since 2021, we have completed eight acquisitions, with further strategic expansion planned for 2025.

Our mantra, “Good advisers help your business.

Great ones transform it,” underpins everything we do.

We tailor our support to each client, providing end‑to‑end services from start‑up through to exit.

Our award‑winning culture is central to our success.

In 2024, we were named the 7th Best Accountancy Firm to Work For in the UK and featured in the Top 100 Companies to Work For.

We are proud recipients of Best Employer in Tax (Tolley’s Taxation Awards 2025) and Employer of the Year (GM Chamber of Commerce Awards 2024).

The Role

As a Mixed Tax Senior, you will take ownership of a varied portfolio of private and corporate clients, ensuring the delivery of accurate, efficient, and compliant tax services.

Initially focused on compliance, you will prepare and review tax returns for individuals and businesses of different sizes.

As your role develops, you will support managers and directors on specialist advisory and consulting projects, gaining exposure to more complex areas of tax.

This role is ideal for an ATT or ACCA qualified (or part‑qualified) professional with experience across both corporate and personal tax within a practice environment.

You will join a respected firm just outside Manchester city centre, benefiting from a diverse client base and ongoing professional development within a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Client portfolio management - Manage and oversee a mixed portfolio of private and corporate tax clients.
• Tax return preparation - Prepare and review tax returns for individuals and businesses of varying sizes.
• Corporation tax compliance - Lead on corporation tax compliance; personal tax experience is highly advantageous.
• Advisory support - Assist managers and directors with specialist advisory and consulting projects.
• Regulatory compliance - Ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant tax legislation and regulations.
• Client relationship building - Build strong client relationships through effective communication and high‑quality service delivery.

Experience & Skills Required

• Tax compliance experience with strong knowledge of UK tax regulations.
• Practice background within a Top 50–Top 100 UK accountancy firm.
• Corporation tax expertise with personal tax experience or interest advantageous.
• Salary & Benefits
• 23 days holiday
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Enhanced parental pay
• Health cash plan
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Company sick pay
• Company pension scheme
• One paid membership/subscription
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

AMS Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive .

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