Tax Manager – Exeter

We’re Westcotts – a Top 50+50 Accountancy Practice and Real Living Wage Employer, with over 300 team members across the South West in Devon and Somerset. Due to continued growth and increasing demand for our tax services, we’re looking for an Assistant Tax Manager or Tax Manager to join our Exeter office on a permanent basis, with hybrid and flexible working available. This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly regarded Exeter Tax team.

The role would suit an existing Assistant Tax Manager or a high‑performing Tax Senior ready for the next step, as well as an experienced Tax Manager looking to broaden their experience. You’ll have the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio, including non‑resident and non‑domiciled individuals, trusts, and probate work, alongside a wide range of other advisory and compliance projects. Our clients include High Net Worth individuals, professional partnerships, owner‑managed businesses, non‑resident individuals, and family trusts, offering plenty of variety and technical challenge.

Why Westcotts?

• A supportive, forward‑thinking firm where your development and progression are genuinely encouraged.
• The opportunity to work with a diverse and technically interesting client base.
• Exposure to a broad range of tax advisory work, including specialist areas.
• A friendly, collaborative, and professional team environment.
• Hybrid and flexible working to support work/life balance.
• A genuine focus on wellbeing, development, and long‑term career progression.
• The chance to be part of a growing and ambitious tax team.

Main Duties

This is a varied and client‑focused role, combining compliance, advisory, and team support responsibilities. Your duties will include:

• Delivering a full range of tax compliance and advisory services, ensuring work is completed accurately, on time, and within budget.
• Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a key point of contact, providing tax planning advice and ongoing support.
• Supporting and contributing to a wide range of tax advisory projects.
• Reviewing tax returns and preparing more complex tax computations where required.
• Supporting the development of the tax team, including coaching and mentoring juniors.
• Identifying and managing tax risks, ensuring compliance with current legislation and best practice.
• Assisting with the management of tax compliance processes within the Exeter office.
• Supporting Partners and senior team members in the financial performance and growth of the tax department.

Attributes, Skills, Experience And Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who is technically strong, client‑focused, and ready to take the next step in their career. Ideally, you’ll have:

• Experience as a Tax Manager, Assistant Tax Manager, or a high‑performing Tax Senior.
• ATT and/or CTA qualified.
• Knowledge of non‑resident and non‑domiciled individuals, trusts, and probate work is essential.
• Strong technical and diverse tax knowledge, including compliance and advisory work.
• Experience reviewing tax returns and handling more complex tax matters.
• The ability to build strong client relationships and communicate effectively at all levels.
• A positive, friendly, and approachable manner.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to take initiative and solve problems.
• A professional, discreet, and team‑oriented attitude.
• Good IT skills, including Word, Excel, and other standard applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with accuracy and attention to detail.

Terms / Benefits

• 36.25 hours / 5 days per week (part time, flexible and hybrid working is available).
• Annual salary review.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Death in service 3 x annual salary.
• Access to Westfield Rewards and Health scheme.
• 24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme helpline.
• Flexible benefits including buy and sell holiday, payroll charitable giving, cycle to work and private medical insurance.
• Introducing clients and staff commission schemes.
• Pension 3% rising to 4% after 4 years’ service.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay after one years service.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, please upload your CV along with a covering letter providing information on why you feel you would be suitable for the role in particular in regards to the desired attributes, skills, experience and qualifications. Please also state your current salary, salary expectations and notice period.