Tax Investigations Senior Manager – Bristol

Tax Investigations Senior Manager – Bristol

Location: Bristol, South West
Job Type: Permanent | Hybrid Working
Salary: Competitive Salary + Benefits

We are recruiting a Tax Investigations Senior Manager on behalf of a highly respected and growing accountancy and business advisory firm in Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Tax Investigations Manager , Tax Disputes Manager , or Senior Tax Manager with a strong HMRC investigations background to join a specialist tax team.

The role offers significant exposure to complex HMRC enquiries, COP8 and COP9 investigations, voluntary disclosures, tax disputes, and contentious tax matters , alongside client advisory and business development responsibilities.

The Role

As a Tax Investigations Senior Manager , you will take ownership of complex HMRC investigations from initial enquiry through to resolution.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing complex HMRC enquiries, including COP8 and COP9 investigations
• Advising individuals and businesses throughout the investigation process
• Managing voluntary disclosures and full or aspect enquiries
• Preparing detailed responses and technical submissions to HMRC
• Acting as the main point of contact with HMRC officers
• Representing clients during meetings, negotiations, and correspondence
• Providing technical analysis of complex UK tax matters
• Identifying tax risks and developing strategies to mitigate exposure
• Negotiating practical and commercially focused outcomes with HMRC
• Preparing clear technical reports and client advice
• Building strong relationships with clients, legal advisers, and professional contacts
• Supporting business development through networking and identifying new opportunities
• Mentoring and developing junior members of the team
• Delivering internal training and sharing knowledge on tax investigations and disputes

About You

You'll have:

• CTA qualified, with ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualifications also considered
• Significant post-qualification experience in UK tax investigations and disputes
• Strong experience dealing directly with HMRC
• Detailed knowledge of UK tax legislation and HMRC procedures
• Experience handling COP8, COP9, voluntary disclosures, and complex enquiries
• Excellent technical research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• The confidence to explain complex tax matters clearly to clients
• Excellent client relationship and negotiation skills
• A commercial and proactive approach to business development
• Experience coaching and developing junior colleagues

What's on Offer

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Specialist Tax Investigations and Disputes role
• Exposure to complex HMRC investigations
• Significant client and advisory responsibility
• Business development and networking opportunities
• Leadership and mentoring responsibilities
• Ongoing technical and professional development
• Clear career progression within a growing tax team

Location

Bristol, South West

Commutable from Bath, Keynsham, Portishead, Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon, Yate, Thornbury , and surrounding areas.

Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Jack Wood :

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