Tax Manager

Job Title: Tax Manager

Location: North Shields, Tyne & Wear

Salary: Up to £55,000 (depending on experience)

Reports to: Head of Tax

Hours / Working Pattern: Full time, permanent. Hybrid working with occasional travel to client locations.

 

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Tax, you will be a central figure in delivering high quality tax services to our clients. Your day-to-day work will span personal tax, R&D, and corporate tax, while occasionally supporting S/EIS, EMI schemes, company valuations, and bespoke tax advisory projects. You will manage client expectations and help maintain high standards in compliance and strategic tax planning.

Purpose

The Tax Manager plays a pivotal role in delivering accurate and compliant R&D reports and tax claims, ensuring timely submission within client deadlines. You’ll also set up and advise on EMI and other option schemes, supporting client growth by driving tax efficiency and aiding talent retention. Your expertise will help clients make informed financial decisions through bespoke tax advisory projects and planning strategies.

Requirements

Experience:

• Personal tax compliance and advisory
• Corporate tax compliance and advisory
• Experience with creative tax reliefs (e.g. R&D)
• Competence in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

Qualifications:

• ACA or CTA qualified (or equivalent)

Desirable:

• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in dealing with clients
• Experience with EMI schemes, SEIS/EIS
• Comfort with networking and managing key business relationships
• Familiarity with cloud accounting software (e.g. Xero)
• Interest in AI or willingness to learn

Personal Attributes

• Precise: Detail-oriented and methodical in approach
• Analytical: Able to assess and interpret complex financial data
• Numerical: Enjoys working with figures and calculations
• Organised: Capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines
• Critical thinker: Evaluates potential risks and strategies
• Business-minded: Strong commercial awareness
• Initiative-driven: Proactive and self-motivated
• Administrative: Enjoys structuring and documenting work
• Calm under pressure: Maintains performance under tight deadlines

Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)

• On-time tax return delivery
• Quality and turnaround time of R&D claims and other deliverables
• Client satisfaction and compliance adherence

Career Progression

Progression is based on both performance and alignment with company values. The ambition is to grow the tax team, and this will lead to progression opportunities in the mid to long term. There is also the potential opportunity for the right candidate to be considered for equity participation in the future.

Benefits

At Blu Sky, we believe work should work for you. That means trusting our people, supporting your wellbeing, and rewarding your impact – with flexibility, fairness, and a healthy dose of fun. Here’s what you can expect as part of the Blu Sky team:

• Time off that works for you: We know balance looks different for everyone – and we’ve built our leave package with that in mind;
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• 1 day off for your birthday – go celebrate!
• 1 wellbeing day – take time for you, or maybe to welcome a new furry friend
• 1 volunteering day – support a cause you care about, on us
• Family-friendly support: Whether you're growing your family or navigating change, we’ve got your back;
• Maternity leave – 3 months full pay, followed by 3 months at 50% pay (for those returning to work)
• Paternity leave – 2 weeks full pay, plus an optional 2 weeks at 50% pay
• Need flexibility around family life? Just talk to us – we'll listen
• Health & peace of mind
• Private medical insurance – available firmwide
• Death in service cover – additional security for your loved ones
• Smart benefits: Make the most of our salary sacrifice options;
• Electric car scheme – lease a vehicle while saving on tax
• More options in the pipeline – we're always exploring ways to add value
• Recognition & reward
• Firmwide bonus scheme – discretionary, based on overall performance
• Quarterly strategy days – in-person sessions to reflect, connect and shape our future
• Flexibility that’s built on trust: We focus on outcomes, not where or when you work;
• Remote working – work from anywhere, so long as it works for clients and your team
• Flexible hours – talk to your manager, agree a plan, and go for it
• Onboarding package – everything you need to hit the ground running