The Role
Lead and deliver complex tax advisory projects, identify and scope planning opportunities, manage client relationships, coach and line-manage junior tax staff, support business development and fee targets, ensure risk management and review procedures, and contribute to multi-service proposals alongside Tax Partners.
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About Us
Build something exceptional, with us...
Our ambition is clear and openly bold.
Build something exceptional, with us...
Our ambition is clear and openly bold.
Armstrong Watson is on a journey to more than double our turnover by 2030, through disciplined organic growth, the attraction of outstanding talent, and the selective acquisition of like‑minded firms.
But growth alone is not the goal.
Reputation is.
And reputation is earned, not inherited.
Reputation is.
And reputation is earned, not inherited.
Our strategic intent is simple to say and hard to deliver.
To become the most respected adviser to privately owned businesses in the North and the UK.
The firm business owners talk about.
The firm lawyers and bankers recommend without hesitation.
To become the most respected adviser to privately owned businesses in the North and the UK.
The firm business owners talk about.
The firm lawyers and bankers recommend without hesitation.
To achieve this, we are building the best Accounting and Financial Advisory firm to deal with, not just in the North, but across the UK. Exceptional service, deep expertise, trusted relationships, and absolute reliability define everything we do. These are not slogans; they are standards we hold ourselves to every day.
At our core, we exist for one reason, to help our clients achieve prosperity, a secure future, and peace of mind.
This strategy sets the direction.
Our people, our values‑led culture, and our standards will deliver it.
Our people, our values‑led culture, and our standards will deliver it.
We are looking for people who want more than the next job. People who care deeply about:
- Standards and professionalism
- Doing work they are proud to put their name to
- Building long‑term client relationships
- Being part of a firm with real momentum and intent
If you want to grow with a business that is ambitious, values‑driven, and serious about excellence, Armstrong Watson offers opportunity and expectation in equal measure.
What you will find here:
What you will find here:
- A firm with clear direction and momentum
- Clients who value advice and relationships
- Colleagues who care about doing things properly
- A culture built on Passion, Trust, Humanity and Honesty
- Genuine opportunity to shape your career as the firm grows
This is our moment, and our vision is clear, to build something genuinely remarkable.
The Role
We are recruiting for a Tax Senior Manager to join our growing Tax Consultancy service line. The successful candidate will be based at our Whitehaven office.
The key focuses for the successful candidate will be:
- Supporting the Tax Leadership team in identifying, devising and delivering bespoke tax advice and solutions to our clients;
- Delivering against agreed KPI’s, including individual and team fee targets;
- Playing a key role in delivering against the Tax Consultancy Service Line and office business development objectives to drive higher fees for your team;
- Coaching and developing junior members of the team.
The main elements of this role will include:
- Supporting the Tax Leadership team in delivering complex tax advisory projects
- Identifying planning and advisory opportunities from our existing client portfolio and targets
- Being responsible for drafting appropriate scope and budget for each piece of work to be agreed with the Tax Partner responsible
- Ensuring appropriate risk management and review procedures are followed in respect of all projects
- Being responsible for client contact on advisory projects
- Being responsible for communicating progress to client relationship managers in other lines of service where appropriate
- Having direct line management responsibilities for Tax Seniors / Tax Assistant Managers
- Identifying advisory opportunities within our existing client portfolio
- Supporting other service lines in multi-service proposals
- Supporting Tax Partners in targeting tax only opportunities
Please note that we will be accepting candidates from agency suppliers in connection with this vacancy.
The Candidate
In order to fulfil the role, we would like a candidate to have:
- Successfully completed their CTA qualification (or equivalent)
- Excellent knowledge and expertise in order to be seen as a thought leader in their area to the external marketplace
- Strong communication skills - both written and verbal
- Experience in prioritising workload and be able to complete work within the budgeted time and to the required deadlines
- Experience in directly line managing staff, and be confident when delegating work
The Benefits
In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes:
- Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection
- Competitive Annual Leave entitlement & Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year
- Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working
- Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment)
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health)
- Paid flu jabs and eye tests
- Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client)
- Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral
- Investment towards Continuous Professional Development (CPD), which includes access to comprehensive training courses and materials
- Paid professional membership fees
In addition to all the benefits you would expect from an award winning employer, you will be given the utmost encouragement and support to develop your career further.
When you're with us... we're with you.
About
To learn more about a career with Armstrong Watson, including our culture and values, visit the Careers Page of our website: Careers | Armstrong Watson
Skills Required
- Completed CTA qualification or equivalent
- Deep tax technical knowledge to act as an external thought leader
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience prioritising workload and delivering work within budgets and deadlines
- Experience directly line managing staff and delegating work confidently
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The Company
What We Do
Armstrong Watson is a long-standing firm of accountants, business, and financial advisers that has been supporting clients across the North of England and Scotland since 1867. They provide a comprehensive range of services, including accountancy, audit, tax, payroll, corporate finance, wealth management, and insolvency. With a focus on building long-term relationships, they aim to help businesses and individuals achieve prosperity, a secure future, and peace of mind through tailored, expert professional advice.
