At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.
Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.
Job Description
Job Purpose
We’re seeking a talented individual to join our Business Tax team in Manchester, which is responsible for providing tax compliance and advisory services for a wide range of business clients.
If you want a role in central Manchester in a collaborative and social department who are on a rapid growth journey and want the opportunity to put your own stamp on your career growth, please keep reading.
This role will provide tax compliance and advisory services for a wide range of business clients. You will be dealing with all matters relating to managing a portfolio of clients.
A key part of the role requires the individual to actively seek, and keep the Partner informed about any new business opportunities arising at existing and new clients.
As Assistant Manager your responsibilities will include among others
Key Responsibilities
* Relationship and key stakeholder management with ability to manage a portfolio of complex cases from both an advisory and compliance perspective.
* Management and development of staff with the ability to mentor junior staff and provide performance appraisals
* Compliance work including; ensuring procedures are followed taking account of institute and HMRC guidance, where relevant
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you should have:
* Substantial corporate tax experience gained within the professional services sector
* Demonstrable experience in providing tax advice to clients on complex tax matters
* Ability to manage and coach others
* Interest in growing business development skills
Professional
Qualifications
and Education
* Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA) and/or tax advisor (CTA) or international equivalent.
Additional Information
As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include
* Competitive salary
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance
* Pension contribution
* Hybrid working model (role dependent)
* Generous holiday package
* Option to purchase additional holiday
* Shared parental leave
* Fully funded training towards professional
qualifications
* Cycle to work scheme
* Season ticket loan
* Eye care support
We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.