- Working: Three days in the office, up to 40% of week working from home (after probation); 37.5-hour working week
- Flexible core hours from 09:15-14:45, giving you the autonomy to structure your day
- Hours: Full-time or part-time minimum 30hrs/week
- Location: Brighton
Company Overview
Collective Concepts Accounting is a modern, forward-thinking firm that prioritises genuine relationships over just crunching numbers. The founders, Chris and Gina, are empathetic leaders who care about their team members' happiness and development.
They offer a supportive alternative to the traditional accountancy workplace, celebrating individuality, encouraging autonomy and trusting their people to take ownership of their work.
Collective Concepts is an accountancy business supporting founders, creatives and growing independent businesses. Their tailored accounting and advisory services provide financial clarity and help clients build sustainable, profitable businesses.
About You
We’re looking for a driven, technically strong Senior Tax Manager who can support the business at a strategic level while maintaining excellent client service.
You will join our senior leadership team and work closely with the Founder and Directors, taking responsibility for the quality, accuracy, and timely delivery of our tax function.
This includes managing the full personal tax return cycle, overseeing complex advisory work, mentoring junior staff, and shaping the future of our tax services.
You will play a crucial role in supporting high-net-worth individuals, crypto investors, property clients, and non-dom/non-UK tax residents with high-complexity matters. You will also oversee and manage the tax consulting arm of the business.
Ideal experience and attributes include:
- Either a Chartered Tax Advisor with 2 years post-qualification; or a minimum of 10 years experience.
- Strong experience managing diverse and complex personal tax portfolios.
- Demonstrable expertise in crypto tax, CGT, non-resident and non-dom rules, and HNW structures.
- Experience preparing or reviewing R&D claims (or willingness to upskill quickly).
- Excellent technical knowledge with the ability to communicate clearly with clients.
- Proactive approach to workflow management, deadlines, and problem-solving.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
- Confident working directly with founders, senior stakeholders, and high-value clients.
- Experience using modern digital tools and cloud accounting systems.
The Role
You will be responsible for:
- Overseeing the preparation and timely submission of all private client personal tax returns
- Preparing and reviewing complex high-net-worth tax returns, including those involving:
- - Cryptoasset tax disclosures and returns
- - Property and share disposals (including CGT).
- Managing the tax consulting function, delivering strategic advisory work to clients.
- Providing expert tax advice across personal tax, CGT, residence, domicile, and crypto tax.
- Reviewing complex computations prepared by junior and mid-level team members.
- Leading tax planning projects at both personal and corporate level.
- Supporting HMRC enquiries, disclosures, and technical queries as required.
- Actively contributing to leadership discussions and operational decision-making.
- Mentoring, training, and developing members of the tax and accounting teams.
- Assisting with onboarding of high-value clients and attending networking/events as part of the leadership team.
Location
Central Brighton
Flexible Working Policy
- Flexible core hours from 09:45-14:45, giving you the autonomy to structure your day
Working Hours
- Career Progression: This Senior Tax Manager position is a key part of our leadership team, with a clear development path toward Director and potential equity opportunities for the right candidate.
- Welcome Bonus: Receive a £200 bonus upon passing probation.
- Commission: Earn 5% of fees received for the first 12 months from any new clients you introduce.
- Generous Leave: Benefit from enhanced annual leave, starting at 30 days (including bank holidays) and rising to 35 days once fully qualified (ACCA/ACA/CTA).
- Professional Development: We invest in your growth with structured training, CPD support, paid study leave where applicable, and clear progression pathways.
- Flexibility: Enjoy up to two days per week remote work after passing probation (6 months).
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