Location: Manchester or Newcastle-under-Lyme
Salary:£45,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits + Progression

Are you looking for a Tax Manager opportunity where you can genuinely grow your career, gain more advisory exposure and be part of a modern, forward-thinking independent practice?

A highly respected and growing regional accountancy firm is looking to appoint a Tax Manager to join their expanding team in either Manchester or Newcastle-under-Lyme.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step into a varied role with a strong advisory focus, working closely with owner-managed businesses and building long-term client relationships.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing a mixed tax portfolio whilst supporting clients across a broad range of tax matters including advisory and planning work.

Duties will include:

• Managing a portfolio of clients across personal and corporate tax
• Delivering tax planning and advisory projects
• Reviewing compliance work
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members
• Building strong client relationships
• Working closely with senior leadership on more complex tax matters

The role offers an excellent balance between compliance and advisory work, ideal for someone wanting to move away from purely compliance-heavy positions.

About You

• CTA / ACA / ACCA qualified or qualified by experience
• Previous experience working within accountancy practice
• Strong mixed tax experience
• Confident managing client relationships
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach
• Looking for long-term progression and development

Why Apply?

• Modern and supportive working environment
• Genuine progression opportunities
• Strong focus on employee development
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Exposure to a broad and interesting client base
• Independent firm with ambitious growth plans

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to join a firm where they can build a long-term career and have real input into client relationships and advisory work.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

Not every accounting role needs to lead to management.

Some people genuinely enjoy getting their head down, producing good work, and being part of a solid, reliable team — without the pressure of business development, advisory targets, or constant progression conversations.

If that sounds like you, this could be a really good fit.

I’m working with a well-established, growing practice in Stoke-on-Trent that’s looking to strengthen its compliance team with an experienced Accounts Senior.

This is very much a delivery-focused role — ideal for someone who enjoys accounts prep, managing a steady portfolio, and working in a structured, supportive environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Preparing statutory accounts for a portfolio of SME clients
• Working with businesses typically in the £500k–£1m turnover range
• Corporate tax computations
• VAT returns and general compliance work
• Liaising with clients and keeping things moving

What they’re looking for:

• Practice experience is essential
• Confident producing accounts end-to-end
• Comfortable managing your own workload
• Reliable, consistent, and detail-focused
• Someone who enjoys a steady role rather than chasing progression

Why it’s worth a look:

• Strong, well-structured team around you
• Consistent workflow (no chaos or last-minute panic)
• Supportive environment — low staff turnover
• Hybrid working and flexibility where needed
• A role you can genuinely settle into long-term

If you’re sitting there thinking “I just want a solid role where I can do my job well and not be pulled in ten different directions” — this is exactly that.

Please hit apply if you’d like more detail or a confidential chat.

Newcastle-under-Lyme
£28,000 – £32,000 + full study support, discretionary bonus & benefits

Are you an ambitious Audit & Accounts professional looking for real progression, genuine support, and exposure to a varied client base?

Think Accountancy & Finance is delighted to be partnering with Dean Statham, a highly respected and long-established accountancy practice, to recruit an Audit & Accounts Semi Senior as part of their continued growth in Staffordshire.

Why Join Dean Statham?

Dean Statham is known for doing things the right way - combining technical excellence with a friendly, people-first culture.

You’ll be joining a firm that:

• Works with an exciting mix of clients, from innovative start-ups to established manufacturing businesses, tech firms, charities and regulated clients
• Truly values work/life balance, without compromising on quality or career development
• Offers structured progression to Senior (and beyond) with clear support every step of the way
• Provides full ACCA / ACA study support, backed by experienced mentors and a collaborative team
• Encourages early client exposure and responsibility, helping you grow faster and with confidence

This is an environment where your development, professionally and personally is taken seriously.

The Role

This is a true 50/50 Audit & Accounts role, giving you well-rounded exposure across a diverse client portfolio.

Accounts

• Prepare year-end statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies (UK GAAP)
• Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts, including journals, accruals, prepayments and variance analysis
• Prepare VAT returns across multiple client portfolios
• Assist with corporate and personal tax computations
• Build strong client relationships, responding to queries and providing proactive support

Audit

• Plan and deliver audit fieldwork across a varied client base
• Prepare clear, high-quality audit working papers in line with audit standards
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements
• Liaise directly with clients during on-site and remote audits
• Identify risks and control weaknesses, contributing to practical recommendations

What They’re Looking For

• Currently studying ACCA or ACA
• Previous experience across audit and accounts
• An interest in working with a variety of sectors
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset
• Confident communication skills and a team-oriented approach

What’s On Offer

• 50/50 Audit & Accounts exposure
• Clear progression to Senior
• Full ACCA / ACA study support
• Early client responsibility
• Supportive, friendly, people-first culture
• Competitive salary, benefits package & discretionary bonus

If you’re looking for a role where you’ll be supported, challenged, and genuinely developed, this could be the perfect next step.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.