London

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Competitive, based on experience

A leading accountancy practice in London is seeking a VAT Assistant Manager to join its growing VAT and Indirect Tax team.

This is a pivotal role within a dynamic practice, ideal for a CTA-qualified accountant with VAT experience looking to advance their advisory and managerial skills.

The Role

• Provide technical advice on a wide range of VAT and Indirect Tax matters, supported by legislation, case law and technical analysis
• Liaise with clients and colleagues, offering guidance and practical solutions
• Represent clients in correspondence and negotiations with HMRC
• Plan and manage assignments, ensuring high-quality, timely and budgeted delivery
• Conduct VAT health checks and in-depth reviews of client systems to ensure compliance and efficiency
• Support a wide range of clients, from private individuals to large corporates, with practical VAT application
• Assist with demand-led VAT queries across the business
• Promote the VAT advisory service both internally and externally
• Deal with HMRC correspondence, telephone calls, and enquiries
• Provide general support to the VAT team as required

Candidate Profile

• CTA-qualified (essential)
• Minimum 6 months post-qualified VAT experience, ideally within a VAT team
• Experience providing VAT advisory services in practice or industry
• Strong technical, analytical, and commercial skills
• Ability to exercise good judgement and manage risk
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Organised and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Confident, tactful, and discreet professional manner
• Strong team player, but able to work independently
• Proactive “can-do” attitude with a positive outlook
• IT proficient and quick to learn new systems
• Full UK driving licence to travel between offices

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Exposure to a wide range of clients, including large corporate and private individuals
• Work within a growing, supportive VAT and Indirect Tax team
• Opportunity to develop technical and commercial VAT expertise
• Chance to contribute to the expansion of the VAT advisory service
• Collaborative, professional environment with career progression opportunities

Location

• London – central office location

Next Steps

This role is ideal for a CTA-qualified accountant with experience in VAT advisory or compliance seeking a hands-on, client-facing, managerial position within a growing and dynamic accountancy practice.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch Jack Wood on jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391

Winchester, Hampshire

Hybrid Working

Competitive Salary

We are recruiting a Senior Accounts Manager for a leading Top 35 accountancy and business advisory firm with ambitious growth plans across Central and Southern England. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts professional to join a highly regarded practice, managing a diverse client portfolio while playing a key leadership role within a growing Accounts team.

This opportunity is ideal for an established Accounts Manager looking to progress into a more senior leadership position, or an existing Senior Accounts Manager seeking greater responsibility, autonomy, and long-term career progression within a modern and forward-thinking firm.

The Role

As a Senior Accounts Manager, you will manage a varied portfolio of clients, acting as their trusted adviser and primary point of contact while delivering a high standard of accounting, compliance, and business advisory services.

Working across a broad range of sectors, you will oversee the preparation and review of statutory accounts, corporation tax computations, and business tax work for corporate entities, LLPs, partnerships, and owner-managed businesses. The portfolio also includes clients within the farming, agricultural, landed estate, and private client sectors, providing exposure to a wide variety of interesting businesses.

You will work closely with Partners to deliver outstanding client service, ensuring assignments are completed accurately, efficiently, and within agreed deadlines. The role also includes responsibility for workflow management, billing, resource planning, and maintaining strong long-term client relationships.

As a senior member of the team, you will provide leadership, coaching, and technical support to junior colleagues, helping to develop the next generation of accountants while fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your technical expertise, commercial awareness, and leadership capability within a firm that is continuing to invest heavily in its people and future growth.

About You

You will be ACA or ACCA qualified with at least five years' post-qualified experience gained within a UK accountancy practice.

You will have significant experience managing client portfolios, reviewing statutory accounts, and overseeing corporation tax compliance across a broad range of businesses.

Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP is essential, while previous experience working with farming businesses, landed estates, or agricultural clients would be highly advantageous.

You will be a confident communicator with excellent client management skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to build lasting relationships with both clients and colleagues.

Previous experience leading, mentoring, and developing junior team members is important, alongside the ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Management Development Programme
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple sectors
• Opportunity to work with farming, agricultural and landed estate clients

Location

Winchester, Hampshire

Easily commutable from Southampton, Eastleigh, Chandler's Ford, Andover, Basingstoke, Petersfield, Alton, Romsey and surrounding areas.

Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Jack Wood on jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391.

Thame, Oxfordshire

Hybrid Working

Competitive Salary

We are recruiting an Accounts Manager for a well-established and growing top  accountancy and business advisory firm with ambitious expansion plans across Central and Southern England. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded Accounts team, managing a varied portfolio of clients while developing your leadership skills within a supportive and forward-thinking practice.

This role is ideal for an experienced Accounts Manager or a Senior Accountant ready to step into management, looking for greater responsibility, technical variety, and long-term career progression.

The Role

As an Accounts Manager, you will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality accounting and business advisory services while acting as a trusted point of contact for your clients.

You will oversee the preparation and review of statutory accounts under FRS 102, FRS 102 1A and FRS 105, ensuring assignments are completed accurately, efficiently, and within agreed deadlines. You will also review corporation tax computations and returns, working closely with Partners to resolve technical queries and deliver an exceptional client experience.

Working directly with clients, you will plan assignments, obtain relevant information, and build long-lasting professional relationships. You will manage workflow across the Accounts team, ensuring resources are allocated effectively, identifying potential capacity issues, and helping to maintain the highest standards of service delivery.

The role offers exposure to a broad range of businesses, including owner-managed companies, partnerships, landed estates, and clients within the farming and agricultural sector, providing an excellent opportunity to develop specialist industry knowledge.

Alongside client responsibilities, you will supervise and mentor junior team members, helping to develop their technical skills while contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

This position provides an excellent opportunity to broaden both your technical and commercial expertise while playing a key role in the continued growth of a progressive and ambitious firm.

About You

You will be ACA or ACCA qualified, with at least three years' post-qualified experience gained within a UK accountancy practice environment.

You will have experience managing client portfolios, reviewing statutory accounts, and preparing or reviewing corporation tax computations. Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and financial reporting standards is essential.

Experience working with agricultural businesses, landed estates, or rural clients would be highly advantageous, although not essential.

You will possess excellent communication and client relationship skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

You will be a proactive and commercially minded individual who enjoys mentoring others, building client relationships, and delivering high-quality professional services.

What’s on Offer

Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)

Flexible working arrangements

Management Development Programme

Exposure to a diverse client portfolio across multiple industries

Opportunity to work with farming, agricultural and landed estate clients

Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing top firm

Location

Thame, Oxfordshire

Easily commutable from Aylesbury, Oxford, High Wycombe, Princes Risborough, Bicester, Haddenham, Chinnor and surrounding areas

Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Jack Wood on jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391.

Basingstoke, Hampshire

Hybrid Working

Competitive Salary + Full Study Support

We are recruiting a Management Accountant to join the Outsourcing team of a top accountancy and business advisory firm based in Basingstoke. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional to join a growing team, working with a diverse portfolio of entrepreneurial businesses while developing their technical and commercial expertise.

This role is ideal for a part or fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA professional with UK practice outsourcing experience who is looking to broaden their client exposure and accelerate their career within a progressive and supportive firm.

The Role

As a Management Accountant, you will manage a portfolio of outsourcing clients, becoming their primary day-to-day contact and developing a strong understanding of their businesses and financial requirements.

You will be responsible for delivering a full range of outsourced accounting services, including processing financial transactions, maintaining ledgers, posting journals, preparing management accounts, and producing accurate financial information to support clients' decision-making.

The role will also involve preparing statutory financial statements for a range of businesses, ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards and Companies Act requirements. Working closely with clients, you will provide practical support, including assisting with accounting software and delivering training where required.

You will collaborate with colleagues across tax, payroll, and other specialist departments to deliver a joined-up client service while identifying opportunities to introduce additional services that add value to your clients.

Alongside managing client work, you will contribute to improving internal processes, embrace new technologies, and play an active role in supporting the continued growth of the Outsourcing team.

The position offers exposure to a wide range of industries and businesses, making it an excellent opportunity to further develop your accounting, commercial, and client relationship skills.

About You

You will be ACA, ACCA or CIMA part-qualified or fully qualified, with at least two years' UK accountancy practice experience within an outsourcing or management accounts environment.

You will have experience preparing management accounts, processing financial information, and working directly with clients to deliver high-quality accounting services.

A strong understanding of UK GAAP is essential, with knowledge of IFRS considered advantageous. Experience using cloud-based accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, and CCH would also be beneficial.

You will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple client deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

A proactive, client-focused approach, strong commercial awareness, and a willingness to embrace new technology will enable you to thrive in this role.

What’s on Offer

Hybrid and flexible working

Full ACA, ACCA or CIMA study support

Exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries

Excellent career progression opportunities

Management Development Programme

Location

Basingstoke, Hampshire

Easily commutable from Winchester, Andover, Newbury, Reading, Hook, Fleet, Farnborough and surrounding areas

Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Jack Wood on jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391.

Oxford, Oxfordshire

Hybrid Working

Competitive Salary

We are recruiting an Accounts Manager for a top accountancy and business advisory firm based in Oxford. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting or outsourcing professional to join a growing team, managing a diverse portfolio of clients while playing a key role in delivering management information, business partnering, and advisory support.

This role is ideal for an experienced Accounts Manager, Client Manager, Outsourcing Manager, or senior Management Accountant looking to take ownership of a varied client portfolio within a progressive and technology-driven firm offering excellent long-term career prospects.

The Role

As an Accounts Manager, you will manage a portfolio of clients, acting as their primary day-to-day contact and developing a deep understanding of their businesses, objectives, and financial requirements.

You will provide outsourced finance and management accounting services, overseeing the production of management information, financial reporting, and ensuring all accounting records remain accurate and up to date. Working closely with your clients, you will deliver meaningful financial insight, analyse key performance indicators, and provide reporting on risks, opportunities, budgets, and forecast variances.

The role will involve reviewing VAT returns and statutory accounts, supporting treasury activities, preparing audit files, and assisting clients with budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and the implementation and optimisation of accounting systems.

You will adopt a digital-first approach, utilising cloud accounting technology and the firm's technology stack to drive efficiencies and improve processes for both clients and the wider team.

Working collaboratively with tax, payroll, and advisory teams, you will identify opportunities to add value to your clients while supporting cross-department initiatives and maintaining exceptional levels of client service.

You will also assist with new client onboarding, tender processes, portfolio management, and the development of junior team members through mentoring, coaching, and line management responsibilities.

This position offers broad exposure to a wide variety of businesses and stakeholders, providing an excellent opportunity to strengthen both your technical expertise and commercial skillset.

About You

You will have at least four to five years' experience gained within a UK accountancy practice outsourcing team or a senior management accounting/business partnering role within industry.

You will ideally be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, although part-qualified and qualified by experience candidates with relevant experience will also be considered.

You will have experience managing client relationships, producing management accounts, reviewing financial information, and delivering commercially focused financial insight.

A strong understanding of UK GAAP is essential, with IFRS knowledge being advantageous. Experience using Xero, Excel, Sage, QuickBooks, Dext, Silverfin, or CCH would also be beneficial.

You will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and delivering a consistently high standard of work.

A proactive mindset, strong commercial awareness, and a passion for technology and process improvement will be key to your success in this role.

What’s on Offer

Hybrid working (3 days in the office and 2 days from home)

Flexible working arrangements

Exposure to a broad and varied client portfolio

Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing Top firm

Location

Oxford, Oxfordshire

Easily commutable from Abingdon, Didcot, Bicester, Witney, Banbury, Thame, Wantage and surrounding areas

Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Jack Wood on jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391.

Newcastle

Hybrid Working

Competitive Salary

Due to continued growth, we are recruiting a Corporate Tax Manager to join a highly regarded and expanding tax team within a leading professional services firm based in Newcastle. This opportunity provides excellent exposure across a broad range of corporate tax matters and advisory projects within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

This role is ideal for an experienced corporate tax professional looking to take ownership of a varied portfolio while developing their leadership, technical, and advisory capabilities within a progressive and supportive firm.

Specialist opportunities are available across the following areas:

• Owner-Managed Businesses
• Transaction Taxes
• Large Corporates
• International Tax

The Role

As a Corporate Tax Manager, you will be responsible for managing your own portfolio of clients while overseeing the work of Tax Seniors and Assistants across compliance and advisory projects.

The role will involve reviewing complex corporate tax computations and returns, supporting tax provisions, and managing the compliance process from planning through to submission. You will coordinate tax payments, capital allowances, group relief, loss relief claims, and other corporation tax matters while ensuring work is delivered accurately and efficiently.

You will provide high-level technical and tax planning advice to clients, working closely with senior managers and partners on a range of advisory projects and ad-hoc assignments. The position offers significant client-facing responsibility, requiring proactive communication and the ability to build strong working relationships internally and externally.

Alongside managing client work, you will maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of corporate tax and financial reporting requirements, monitor compliance processes using tax administration software, and ensure internal quality control procedures are adhered to.

You will also work collaboratively with colleagues across Audit, Accounts, and wider advisory teams to deliver an integrated and high-quality service to clients.

This role provides excellent exposure to complex tax matters, leadership responsibility, and clear progression opportunities within a growing and ambitious firm.

About You

You will be a highly experienced tax professional with previous experience gained within a UK accountancy practice or professional services environment.

Strong corporate tax technical knowledge and experience managing compliance and advisory work across a varied client portfolio are essential. Experience within one or more specialist areas including Owner-Managed Businesses, Transaction Taxes, Large Corporates, or International Tax would be advantageous.

You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to positively influence clients and colleagues while managing and developing junior team members.

CA and/or CTA qualification, or equivalent, is essential.

You will be proactive, commercially aware, and confident managing multiple assignments while maintaining high technical and professional standards.

What’s on Offer

Hybrid and flexible working

Exposure to complex and varied corporate tax work

Specialist career development opportunities

Strong focus on professional development and progression

Collaborative and supportive team culture

Client-facing advisory responsibility

Competitive salary and benefits package

Location

Newcastle

Easily commutable from Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham, North Shields, South Shields and surrounding areas

Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Jack Wood on jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391.

Newcastle

Hybrid Working

Competitive Salary + Benefits

We are recruiting a Corporate Tax Manager to join a growing and highly regarded Transaction Tax team within a leading professional services firm based in Newcastle. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious tax professional to work on a wide variety of corporate transactions, supporting clients through acquisitions, disposals, MBOs, refinancing, reorganisations, and other strategic business events.

This role offers exposure to high-quality advisory work, excellent client interaction, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced specialists across multiple disciplines within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

As a Corporate Tax Manager within the Transaction Tax team, you will play a key role in advising clients on the tax implications of a broad range of transactions and corporate restructuring projects.

The role will involve providing technical tax advice across mergers and acquisitions, exits, refinancing, debt and equity raising, and business reorganisations. You will also lead and support the delivery of tax due diligence assignments, helping clients identify risks and opportunities throughout the transaction lifecycle.

You will build and maintain strong relationships with clients and intermediaries, providing a high level of client service while identifying opportunities to deliver additional value-added advisory support.

Working closely with colleagues across Corporate Finance, VAT/Indirect Tax, Innovation Taxes, and Entrepreneurial Taxes teams, you will help deliver seamless and commercially focused solutions to clients across a wide variety of sectors.

Alongside client responsibilities, you will monitor changes in tax legislation, communicate technical developments internally and externally, and support the ongoing development of junior team members through coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback.

This opportunity provides excellent exposure to complex advisory work and clear progression opportunities within a growing specialist team.

About You

You will be a highly experienced tax professional with previous experience gained within a UK accountancy practice or professional services environment.

Experience within transaction tax, corporate tax advisory, or private client tax advisory work is highly desirable. Exposure to mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, restructuring, or broader transaction-related advisory work would be advantageous.

You will possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to positively influence clients and colleagues while delivering commercially focused advice.

CA and/or CTA qualification, or equivalent, is essential.

You will demonstrate a proactive and collaborative approach, strong technical capability, and the ability to manage multiple projects within a fast-paced advisory environment.

Previous experience of coaching or line management within an advisory setting would also be beneficial.

What’s on Offer

Hybrid and flexible working

Exposure to high-profile transaction advisory projects

Strong focus on technical and professional development

Collaborative and specialist advisory environment

Client-facing project responsibility

Clear progression opportunities within a growing team

Competitive salary and benefits package

Location

Newcastle

Easily commutable from Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham, North Shields, South Shields and surrounding areas

Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Jack Wood on jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391.

Newcastle

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Competitive Salary + Benefits

We’re recruiting a Corporate Tax Assistant Manager in Newcastle on behalf of a leading accountancy practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a CA- and/or CTA-qualified tax professional to manage corporate tax compliance and advisory work across specialist sub-teams, while developing technical expertise and leading junior staff.

The Role

As Corporate Tax Assistant Manager, you will oversee corporate and personal tax compliance, providing technical guidance and support to clients and junior staff. You will ensure work is accurate, timely, and compliant with all regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparation and supervision of corporate or personal tax computations in support of tax provisions for submission to HMRC
• Planning compliance work and managing the process through to submission of tax returns
• Coordinating tax payments, loss relief, capital allowances, group relief, and other claims
• Reviewing complex tax returns and computations to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Providing high-level technical and tax planning advice to clients, liaising with managers and partners as required
• Maintaining up-to-date technical knowledge of corporation tax and financial reporting requirements
• Monitoring the tax compliance position using tax administration software, maintaining internal control records, and ensuring quality control procedures are met
• Liaising with client service teams and colleagues in Audit and Accounting to provide a coordinated service
• Supporting tax advisory and planning projects across your client portfolio and other ad-hoc assignments

You will play a pivotal role in delivering specialist tax services while mentoring junior staff and supporting the growth of the practice.

About You

You will be a highly experienced tax professional, CA- and/or CTA-qualified (or equivalent), with relevant experience in corporate tax.

You will demonstrate:

• Strong technical knowledge in corporate tax compliance and planning
• Leadership skills, taking ownership of your work and supporting the professional growth of junior team members
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to positively influence clients and colleagues
• A proactive and commercially aware approach to your work
• Relevant experience within owner-managed businesses, transaction taxes, large corporates, or international corporate tax is desirable

You are organised, client-focused, and motivated to deliver high-quality tax services while developing your career in corporate tax.

What’s on Offer

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Management of a corporate tax client portfolio across specialist sub-teams

Opportunity to mentor and develop junior staff

Exposure to complex corporate tax compliance and advisory work

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Location

Newcastle
Commutable from Gateshead, North Shields, South Shields, Sunderland, Durham, and surrounding areas

Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact Jack Wood at jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391.

Glasgow

Hybrid Working

Competitive Salary + Benefits

We are recruiting a Corporate Tax Manager to join a growing and highly regarded Transaction Tax team within a leading professional services firm based in Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious tax professional to work on a wide variety of corporate transactions, supporting clients through acquisitions, disposals, MBOs, refinancing, reorganisations, and other strategic business events.

This role offers exposure to high-quality advisory work, excellent client interaction, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced specialists across multiple disciplines within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

As a Corporate Tax Manager within the Transaction Tax team, you will play a key role in advising clients on the tax implications of a broad range of transactions and corporate restructuring projects.

The role will involve providing technical tax advice across mergers and acquisitions, exits, refinancing, debt and equity raising, and business reorganisations. You will also lead and support the delivery of tax due diligence assignments, helping clients identify risks and opportunities throughout the transaction lifecycle.

You will build and maintain strong relationships with clients and intermediaries, providing a high level of client service while identifying opportunities to deliver additional value-added advisory support.

Working closely with colleagues across Corporate Finance, VAT/Indirect Tax, Innovation Taxes, and Entrepreneurial Taxes teams, you will help deliver seamless and commercially focused solutions to clients across a wide variety of sectors.

Alongside client responsibilities, you will monitor changes in tax legislation, communicate technical developments internally and externally, and support the ongoing development of junior team members through coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback.

This opportunity provides excellent exposure to complex advisory work and clear progression opportunities within a growing specialist team.

About You

You will be a highly experienced tax professional with previous experience gained within a UK accountancy practice or professional services environment.

Experience within transaction tax, corporate tax advisory, or private client tax advisory work is highly desirable. Exposure to mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, restructuring, or broader transaction-related advisory work would be advantageous.

You will possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to positively influence clients and colleagues while delivering commercially focused advice.

CA and/or CTA qualification, or equivalent, is essential.

You will demonstrate a proactive and collaborative approach, strong technical capability, and the ability to manage multiple projects within a fast-paced advisory environment.

Previous experience of coaching or line management within an advisory setting would also be beneficial.

What’s on Offer

Hybrid and flexible working

Exposure to high-profile transaction advisory projects

Strong focus on technical and professional development

Collaborative and specialist advisory environment

Client-facing project responsibility

Clear progression opportunities within a growing team

Competitive salary and benefits package

Location

Glasgow

Easily commutable from Paisley, East Kilbride, Hamilton, Cumbernauld, Bearsden and surrounding areas

Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Jack Wood on jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391.

Glasgow

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Competitive Salary + Benefits

We’re recruiting an Accounts Senior in Glasgow on behalf of a well-established and growing accountancy practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated accountant to take ownership of advisory and compliance work, develop technical expertise, and build strong client relationships across a varied business portfolio.

The Role

As Accounts Senior – Business Advisory, you will manage allocated advisory and accounts work from start to finish, ensuring delivery meets the firm’s policies, procedures, and high-quality standards.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing draft accounts from client records, clearing review points, and finalising accounts
• Preparing initial business and personal tax computations, ensuring standards are met and budgets are realistic
• Coordinating tax and advisory work with the manager responsible for the client
• Engaging with relationship managers and staff from other business lines to gain a thorough understanding of client businesses
• Liaising with client staff on-site, building effective professional relationships
• Monitoring budgeted versus actual time spent and flagging issues or overruns promptly
• Keeping the Manager informed of matters affecting budgets, fees, or timelines
• Keeping clients informed of progress and issues while maintaining confidentiality
• Completing accounts files and all required documentation accurately and on time

You will also have the opportunity to identify additional advisory opportunities to support clients and contribute to the growth of the practice.

About You

You will have a background in public practice and one of the following:

• Qualified or near completion of AAT, CA, ACCA, or equivalent
• Strong experience in accounts and business advisory work, even without a formal professional qualification

You will demonstrate:

• Strong IT skills and experience using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks
• A good understanding of clients’ accounting systems and processes
• Some experience in tax preparation is advantageous
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build professional relationships
• A proactive and client-focused approach

You are detail-oriented, technically competent, and motivated to take ownership of your work while supporting the growth of your clients’ businesses.

What’s on Offer

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Opportunity to manage advisory and accounts work across a varied client portfolio

Exposure to business advisory projects and compliance work

Professional development and support toward qualifications, if applicable

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Location

Glasgow
Commutable from Paisley, Bearsden, Milngavie, East Kilbride, Hamilton, and surrounding areas

Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact Jack Wood at jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391.

Edinburgh

Hybrid Working

Competitive Salary + Benefits

We are recruiting a Corporate Tax Manager to join a growing and highly regarded Transaction Tax team within a leading professional services firm based in Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious tax professional to work on a wide variety of corporate transactions, supporting clients through acquisitions, disposals, MBOs, refinancing, reorganisations, and other strategic business events.

This role offers exposure to high-quality advisory work, excellent client interaction, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced specialists across multiple disciplines within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

As a Corporate Tax Manager within the Transaction Tax team, you will play a key role in advising clients on the tax implications of a broad range of transactions and corporate restructuring projects.

The role will involve providing technical tax advice across mergers and acquisitions, exits, refinancing, debt and equity raising, and business reorganisations. You will also lead and support the delivery of tax due diligence assignments, helping clients identify risks and opportunities throughout the transaction lifecycle.

You will build and maintain strong relationships with clients and intermediaries, providing a high level of client service while identifying opportunities to deliver additional value-added advisory support.

Working closely with colleagues across Corporate Finance, VAT/Indirect Tax, Innovation Taxes, and Entrepreneurial Taxes teams, you will help deliver seamless and commercially focused solutions to clients across a wide variety of sectors.

Alongside client responsibilities, you will monitor changes in tax legislation, communicate technical developments internally and externally, and support the ongoing development of junior team members through coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback.

This opportunity provides excellent exposure to complex advisory work and clear progression opportunities within a growing specialist team.

About You

You will be a highly experienced tax professional with previous experience gained within a UK accountancy practice or professional services environment.

Experience within transaction tax, corporate tax advisory, or private client tax advisory work is highly desirable. Exposure to mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, restructuring, or broader transaction-related advisory work would be advantageous.

You will possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to positively influence clients and colleagues while delivering commercially focused advice.

CA and/or CTA qualification, or equivalent, is essential.

You will demonstrate a proactive and collaborative approach, strong technical capability, and the ability to manage multiple projects within a fast-paced advisory environment.

Previous experience of coaching or line management within an advisory setting would also be beneficial.

What’s on Offer

Hybrid and flexible working

Exposure to high-profile transaction advisory projects

Strong focus on technical and professional development

Collaborative and specialist advisory environment

Client-facing project responsibility

Clear progression opportunities within a growing team

Competitive salary and benefits package

Location

Edinburgh

Easily commutable from Livingston, Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Dunfermline, Falkirk and surrounding areas

Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Jack Wood on jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391.

Edinburgh

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Competitive Salary + Benefits

We’re recruiting a Corporate Tax Assistant Manager in Edinburgh on behalf of a leading accountancy practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a CA- and/or CTA-qualified tax professional to take responsibility for managing corporate tax compliance and advisory work across specialist sub-teams, while developing technical expertise and leading junior staff.

The Role

As Corporate Tax Assistant Manager, you will manage and oversee corporate and personal tax compliance, providing technical guidance and support to clients and junior team members. You will ensure work is accurate, timely, and compliant with all regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparation and supervision of corporate or personal tax computations in support of tax provisions for submission to HMRC
• Planning compliance work and managing the process through to submission of tax returns
• Coordinating tax payments, loss relief, capital allowances, group relief, and other claims
• Reviewing complex tax returns and computations to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Providing high-level technical and tax planning advice to clients, liaising with managers and partners as required
• Maintaining up-to-date technical knowledge of corporation tax and financial reporting requirements
• Monitoring the tax compliance position using tax administration software, maintaining internal control records, and ensuring quality control procedures are met
• Liaising with client service teams and colleagues in Audit and Accounting to provide a coordinated service
• Supporting tax advisory and planning projects across your client portfolio and other ad-hoc assignments

You will play a pivotal role in delivering specialist tax services while mentoring junior staff and supporting the growth of the practice.

About You

You will be a highly experienced tax professional, CA- and/or CTA-qualified (or equivalent), with relevant experience in corporate tax.

You will demonstrate:

• Strong technical knowledge in corporate tax compliance and planning
• Leadership skills, taking ownership of your work and supporting the professional growth of junior team members
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to positively influence clients and colleagues
• A proactive and commercially aware approach to your work
• Relevant experience within owner-managed businesses, transaction taxes, large corporates, or international corporate tax is desirable

You are organised, client-focused, and motivated to deliver high-quality tax services while developing your career in corporate tax.

What’s on Offer

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Management of a corporate tax client portfolio across specialist sub-teams

Opportunity to mentor and develop junior staff

Exposure to complex corporate tax compliance and advisory work

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Location

Edinburgh
Commutable from Livingston, Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Queensferry, and surrounding areas

Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact Jack Wood at jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391.

Edinburgh

Hybrid Working

Competitive Salary + Benefits

We are recruiting a Personal Tax Senior Manager for a highly regarded and growing professional services firm based in Edinburgh. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced private client tax professional to take on a senior leadership role within a collaborative and ambitious tax team, managing a diverse client portfolio while supporting the development of future talent across the department.

This role offers a strong combination of client advisory work, team leadership, business development, and strategic involvement within a forward-thinking and people-focused environment.

The Role

As Personal Tax Senior Manager, you will lead a mixed-experience team consisting of Assistants, Assistant Managers, and Managers, ensuring both excellent client delivery and continued development of junior and developing tax professionals.

You will manage a varied portfolio of personal tax clients, overseeing the delivery of high-quality compliance and advisory services while building and strengthening long-term client relationships and wider professional networks.

The role will involve providing high-level technical advice across personal tax, business tax, and capital taxes, working closely with colleagues across the wider firm to deliver coordinated and commercially focused client solutions.

Alongside client responsibilities, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the department, supporting leadership in delivering strategic objectives while ensuring deadlines, service standards, and regulatory requirements are consistently met.

You will mentor, coach, and delegate work across the wider team, providing ongoing support and feedback to encourage professional development and future progression within the department.

The position will also involve identifying opportunities to grow the department and wider firm through business development activity, networking, and promoting the firm’s services within the marketplace.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional seeking a leadership-focused role with genuine influence, client ownership, and progression potential.

About You

You will be an experienced private client or personal tax professional with a strong background gained within a UK accountancy practice or professional services environment.

Experience managing both compliance and advisory work across a diverse personal tax portfolio is essential, alongside strong technical knowledge across personal, business, and capital taxes.

You will possess excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to positively influence clients, colleagues, and junior team members while maintaining a high standard of technical service delivery.

CA qualified (or equivalent) is essential.

You will demonstrate strong organisational ability, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive and commercial approach to client service and team leadership.

Previous experience managing and developing teams within a professional practice environment is highly desirable.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK permanently and without restriction. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

What’s on Offer

Hybrid and flexible working

Leadership and strategic responsibility

Exposure to complex personal tax advisory work

Strong focus on professional development and progression

Collaborative and supportive team culture

Business development and client relationship ownership

Competitive salary and benefits package

Location

Edinburgh

Easily commutable from Livingston, Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Dunfermline, Falkirk and surrounding areas

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For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Jack Wood on jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391.

Edinburgh

Hybrid Working

Competitive Salary + Benefits

We are recruiting a Personal Tax Director for a highly regarded and growing professional services firm based in Edinburgh. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced private client tax professional to take on a senior leadership role within a collaborative and ambitious tax team, managing a diverse client portfolio while driving the continued growth and development of the department.

This role offers a strong combination of high-level client advisory work, team leadership, business development, and strategic influence within a forward-thinking and people-focused environment.

The Role

As Personal Tax Director, you will lead a mixed-experience team consisting of Assistants, Assistant Managers, Managers, and Senior Managers, ensuring both exceptional client delivery and continued development of future leaders within the department.

You will oversee a varied portfolio of personal tax clients, delivering high-quality compliance and advisory services while building and strengthening long-term relationships with clients and their wider professional networks.

The role will involve providing strategic and high-level technical advice across personal tax, business tax, and capital taxes, working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm to deliver coordinated and commercially focused solutions.

Alongside client responsibilities, you will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the tax department, supporting wider leadership objectives while ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and strong commercial performance.

You will mentor and support senior members of the team, promoting a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and professional development across the wider tax function.

The position will also involve identifying and securing opportunities to grow the department and wider firm through networking, relationship management, business development activity, and promotion of the firm’s services within the marketplace.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional seeking a senior leadership position with genuine influence, client ownership, and long-term progression potential.

About You

You will be an experienced private client or personal tax professional with a strong background gained within a UK accountancy practice or professional services environment.

Experience managing both compliance and advisory work across a diverse personal tax portfolio is essential, alongside strong technical knowledge across personal, business, and capital taxes.

You will possess excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to positively influence clients, colleagues, and wider stakeholders while maintaining an exceptional standard of technical service delivery.

CA qualified (or equivalent) is essential.

You will demonstrate strong commercial awareness, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead and develop high-performing teams within a professional practice environment.

Previous experience operating at Senior Manager or Director level, alongside involvement in business development and departmental leadership, would be highly advantageous.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK permanently and without restriction. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

What’s on Offer

Hybrid and flexible working

Senior leadership and strategic responsibility

Exposure to complex personal tax advisory work

Strong focus on professional development and progression

Collaborative and supportive leadership culture

Business development and client relationship ownership

Competitive salary and benefits package

Location

Edinburgh

Easily commutable from Livingston, Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Dunfermline, Falkirk and surrounding areas

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For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Jack Wood on jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391.

Dundee

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Competitive Salary + Benefits

We’re recruiting an Accounts Manager in Dundee on behalf of a highly regarded and forward-thinking accountancy practice with a strong focus on Family Office, High Net Worth individuals, and Landed Estates. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to manage a prestigious private client portfolio, deliver tailored advisory services, and play a key role within a collaborative and specialist team.

The Role

As Accounts Manager, you will take ownership of a specialist portfolio primarily comprising Family Office structures, High Net Worth individuals, trusts, and Landed Estates. You will be responsible for the timely and profitable delivery of work across a broad service offering, including:

• Year-end statutory accounts
• Management accounts
• Personal and corporate tax compliance
• VAT returns
• Trust and estate reporting
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning

Given the complexity of the client base, you will develop a strong understanding of multi-entity structures, succession planning considerations, property and investment income, and long-term wealth preservation strategies.

You will act as a trusted adviser and key point of contact, building long-term relationships with clients and their wider professional advisers, including solicitors and wealth managers. Working closely with internal tax and advisory Specialists, you’ll coordinate technical input on matters such as inheritance tax, capital gains tax, and structuring to ensure a seamless and high-quality service.

You will also review work prepared by assistants and seniors, providing technical oversight, mentoring, and constructive feedback to maintain exceptional standards. Portfolio management responsibilities will include client onboarding, fee preparation, and proactive WIP and debt management.

About You

You will be ICAS or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with strong experience in a UK accountancy practice environment.

Ideally, you will have experience working with High Net Worth individuals, landed estates, trusts, or complex private client structures. You will be confident overseeing both accounts and tax matters and understand the discretion, attention to detail, and relationship management required when advising private wealth clients.

You’ll demonstrate:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, advisory-focused mindset
• Strong IT capability and experience using accounts and tax software
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines across complex client structures

You are professional, commercially aware, and client-focused, with a genuine interest in private client and estate work.

What’s on Offer

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Exposure to prestigious Family Office and landed estate clients

Advisory-led role with genuine relationship ownership

Leadership and mentoring responsibility

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Location

Dundee
Commutable from Broughty Ferry, Monifieth, Carnoustie, Arbroath, Perth, and surrounding areas

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For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact Jack Wood at jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391.

Aberdeen

Hybrid Working

Competitive Salary + Benefits

We are recruiting a Corporate Tax Manager to join a growing and highly regarded Transaction Tax team within a leading professional services firm based in Aberdeen. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious tax professional to work on a wide variety of corporate transactions, supporting clients through acquisitions, disposals, MBOs, refinancing, reorganisations, and other strategic business events.

This role offers exposure to high-quality advisory work, excellent client interaction, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced specialists across multiple disciplines within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

As a Corporate Tax Manager within the Transaction Tax team, you will play a key role in advising clients on the tax implications of a broad range of transactions and corporate restructuring projects.

The role will involve providing technical tax advice across mergers and acquisitions, exits, refinancing, debt and equity raising, and business reorganisations. You will also lead and support the delivery of tax due diligence assignments, helping clients identify risks and opportunities throughout the transaction lifecycle.

You will build and maintain strong relationships with clients and intermediaries, providing a high level of client service while identifying opportunities to deliver additional value-added advisory support.

Working closely with colleagues across Corporate Finance, VAT/Indirect Tax, Innovation Taxes, and Entrepreneurial Taxes teams, you will help deliver seamless and commercially focused solutions to clients across a wide variety of sectors.

Alongside client responsibilities, you will monitor changes in tax legislation, communicate technical developments internally and externally, and support the ongoing development of junior team members through coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback.

This opportunity provides excellent exposure to complex advisory work and clear progression opportunities within a growing specialist team.

About You

You will be a highly experienced tax professional with previous experience gained within a UK accountancy practice or professional services environment.

Experience within transaction tax, corporate tax advisory, or private client tax advisory work is highly desirable. Exposure to mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, restructuring, or broader transaction-related advisory work would be advantageous.

You will possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to positively influence clients and colleagues while delivering commercially focused advice.

CA and/or CTA qualification, or equivalent, is essential.

You will demonstrate a proactive and collaborative approach, strong technical capability, and the ability to manage multiple projects within a fast-paced advisory environment.

Previous experience of coaching or line management within an advisory setting would also be beneficial.

What’s on Offer

Hybrid and flexible working

Exposure to high-profile transaction advisory projects

Strong focus on technical and professional development

Collaborative and specialist advisory environment

Client-facing project responsibility

Clear progression opportunities within a growing team

Competitive salary and benefits package

Location

Aberdeen

Easily commutable from Stonehaven, Inverurie, Westhill, Ellon, Portlethen and surrounding areas

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For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Jack Wood on jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391.

Aberdeen

Hybrid Working

Competitive Salary + Benefits

We are recruiting a Corporate Tax Assistant Manager to join a growing and highly regarded Transaction Tax team within a leading professional services firm based in Aberdeen. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious tax professional to work on a wide variety of corporate transactions, supporting clients through acquisitions, disposals, MBOs, refinancing, reorganisations, and other strategic business events.

This role offers exposure to high-quality advisory work, excellent client interaction, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced specialists across multiple disciplines within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

As a Corporate Tax Assistant Manager within the Transaction Tax team, you will play a key role in advising clients on the tax implications of a broad range of transactions and corporate restructuring projects.

The role will involve providing technical tax advice across mergers and acquisitions, exits, refinancing, debt and equity raising, and business reorganisations. You will also support the delivery of tax due diligence assignments, helping clients identify risks and opportunities throughout the transaction lifecycle.

You will build and maintain strong relationships with clients and intermediaries, providing a high level of client service while identifying opportunities to deliver additional value-added advisory support.

Working closely with colleagues across Corporate Finance, VAT/Indirect Tax, Innovation Taxes, and Entrepreneurial Taxes teams, you will help deliver seamless and commercially focused solutions to clients across a wide variety of sectors.

Alongside client responsibilities, you will monitor changes in tax legislation, communicate technical developments internally and externally, and support the ongoing development of junior team members through coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback.

This opportunity provides excellent exposure to complex advisory work and clear progression opportunities within a growing specialist team.

About You

You will be a highly experienced tax professional with previous experience gained within a UK accountancy practice or professional services environment.

Experience within transaction tax, corporate tax advisory, or private client tax advisory work is highly desirable. Exposure to mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, restructuring, or broader transaction-related advisory work would be advantageous.

You will possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to positively influence clients and colleagues while delivering commercially focused advice.

CA and/or CTA qualification, or equivalent, is essential.

You will demonstrate a proactive and collaborative approach, strong technical capability, and the ability to manage multiple projects within a fast-paced advisory environment.

Previous experience of coaching or line management within an advisory setting would also be beneficial.

What’s on Offer

Hybrid and flexible working

Exposure to high-profile transaction advisory projects

Strong focus on technical and professional development

Collaborative and specialist advisory environment

Client-facing project responsibility

Clear progression opportunities within a growing team

Competitive salary and benefits package

Location

Aberdeen

Easily commutable from Stonehaven, Inverurie, Westhill, Ellon, Portlethen and surrounding areas

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For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Jack Wood on jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391.

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Hybrid Working

Competitive Salary

We are recruiting an Audit Semi Senior for a well-established and growing accountancy and business advisory firm based in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious part-qualified auditor to develop their audit career within a supportive, forward-thinking firm offering exposure to a diverse client portfolio.

This role is ideal for an Audit Junior or Semi Senior looking to build technical expertise, gain hands-on audit experience, and progress towards a senior-level role.

The Role

As an Audit Semi Senior, you will support the delivery of audit assignments from planning through to completion, working closely with seniors, managers and partners. You will assist with audit fieldwork, preparation of working papers, and statutory accounts, ensuring work is completed to a high standard and in line with deadlines.

You will work directly with clients during audit engagements, helping to maintain positive working relationships, and you will support and mentor junior team members where required. The role offers exposure to a wide range of sectors and audit assignments, providing excellent development opportunities.

About You

You will be studying towards ACA or ACCA, with audit experience gained within a UK accountancy practice. You will have a good understanding of audit and accounting principles, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Strong communication skills, a proactive approach, and a desire to develop your technical and professional skills are essential.

What’s on Offer

Hybrid and flexible working

Full study support (ACA/ACCA)

Exposure to a diverse audit client portfolio

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Clear progression to Audit Senior

Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Easily commutable from Salford, Stockport, Trafford, Bolton, Bury and surrounding areas

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For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Jack Wood on jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391.

Liverpool, Merseyside

Hybrid Working

Competitive Salary

We are recruiting an Audit Manager for a well-established and growing accountancy and business advisory firm based in Liverpool. This is a senior audit role offering the opportunity to lead audit engagements, manage client relationships, and develop audit teams within a supportive, forward-thinking firm.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Audit Manager or Audit Assistant Manager looking to take the next step within a firm that values quality, collaboration, and long-term client relationships.

The Role

As Audit Manager, you will manage a varied portfolio of audit clients, leading audit assignments from planning through to completion. You will be responsible for ensuring audits are delivered to a high technical standard, within budget and timescales, while maintaining strong client relationships throughout the year.

You will act as the main point of contact for clients, review audit files and statutory accounts, identify and manage audit risks, and ensure compliance with UK auditing and accounting standards. You will also play a key role in supervising, mentoring and developing audit seniors, semi-seniors and trainees.

Working closely with Partners and senior colleagues, you will contribute to business development, identify cross-selling opportunities, and support the continued growth of the audit function.

About You

You will be ACA or ACCA qualified, with strong experience working in audit within a UK accountancy practice. You will have experience leading audits, reviewing files, managing teams, and dealing directly with clients.

Strong technical knowledge of UK audit and accounting standards (FRS and IFRS), excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple assignments are essential.

What’s on Offer

Hybrid and flexible working

Exposure to a diverse audit client portfolio

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Clear progression opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

Location

Liverpool, Merseyside

Easily commutable from Wirral, Birkenhead, Chester, Warrington, Southport and surrounding areas

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For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact Jack Wood on jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391.

Bolton, Greater Manchester

Hybrid Working

Competitive Salary

We are recruiting an Audit Senior for a well-established and growing accountancy and business advisory firm based in Bolton. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced auditor to take ownership of audit assignments, manage client relationships, and progress their career within a supportive and forward-thinking firm.

This role would suit an Audit Semi Senior ready to step up or an established Audit Senior seeking broader exposure and clear progression opportunities.

The Role

As an Audit Senior, you will be responsible for delivering audit assignments from planning through to completion, working closely with managers and partners. You will lead audit fieldwork, prepare and review audit working papers, and assist with the preparation of statutory accounts, ensuring work is completed to a high technical standard and within agreed deadlines.

You will act as a key point of contact for clients during audit engagements, maintaining proactive and professional communication. You will also supervise, mentor and support junior team members, providing guidance and on-the-job coaching to support their development.

The role offers exposure to a wide range of clients and sectors, allowing you to further develop both your technical and client-facing skills.

About You

You will be ACA or ACCA qualified (or nearing completion), with audit experience gained within a UK accountancy practice. You will have strong technical knowledge of audit and accounting standards, excellent attention to detail, and confidence leading audits on-site.

Strong communication skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to manage workloads effectively are essential.

What’s on Offer

Hybrid and flexible working

Study support available if required

Exposure to a diverse audit client portfolio

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Clear progression to Audit Manager

Location

Bolton, Greater Manchester

Easily commutable from Bury, Wigan, Chorley, Manchester, Farnworth and surrounding areas

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For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Jack Wood on jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391.

London

Hybrid Working

Competitive Salary

We are recruiting an Audit Senior for a well-established and growing accountancy practice based in London. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced auditor to take ownership of audit assignments, build strong client relationships, and continue progressing within a supportive and professional environment.

This role is ideal for an Audit Semi Senior ready to step up, or an existing Audit Senior looking for broader exposure and increased responsibility within a client-facing role.

The Role

As an Audit Senior, you will play a key role in delivering audit assignments from planning through to completion, working closely with managers and partners. You will lead audit fieldwork, prepare and review audit working papers, and assist with the preparation of financial statements, ensuring assignments are completed to a high standard and within agreed deadlines.

You will act as the primary on-site or remote contact for clients during audit engagements, maintaining proactive and professional communication while building and developing strong working relationships.

The role will involve planning audits, preparing information request schedules and assignment terms, liaising with the corporation tax department, and ensuring audits are delivered efficiently and within budget.

You will also be responsible for identifying and escalating issues to managers and partners where necessary, tackling more complex audit areas, and ensuring files are prepared to review stage efficiently and accurately.

Alongside client responsibilities, you will supervise, mentor, and support junior team members, reviewing work, answering queries, and assisting in their ongoing development through constructive feedback and assessment reporting.

The position offers exposure to a wide range of sectors and clients, providing excellent opportunities to strengthen both your technical knowledge and client-facing skills.

About You

You will have previous audit experience gained within a UK accountancy practice environment, with strong knowledge of audit processes and financial reporting standards. You will be confident leading audits, managing client relationships, and working effectively within deadlines.

Strong communication skills, excellent organisational abilities, and the ability to manage multiple assignments effectively are essential. A proactive mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to support and develop junior staff are also key to success in this role.

ACA or ACCA qualification, or progression towards qualification, would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer

Hybrid and flexible working

Exposure to a diverse audit client portfolio

Strong focus on professional development

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Hands-on client-facing responsibility

Clear progression opportunities within a growing firm

Competitive salary and benefits package

Location

London

Easily commutable from Central London, Canary Wharf, Watford, Croydon, Romford and surrounding areas

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For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Jack Wood on jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391.

Yeovil, Somerset

Hybrid Working

Competitive Salary

We are recruiting a Corporate Tax Manager for a highly respected and growing accountancy and advisory firm based in Yeovil. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced corporate tax professional to take ownership of a diverse client portfolio, deliver complex advisory projects, and continue progressing within a collaborative and forward-thinking firm.

This role is ideal for an experienced Corporate Tax Assistant Manager ready to step up, or an existing Corporate Tax Manager looking for broader exposure and long-term progression opportunities.

The Role

As a Corporate Tax Manager, you will play a key role in delivering both corporation tax compliance and advisory services to a varied portfolio of clients, working closely with partners and senior leadership. You will oversee the compliance process, ensuring tax returns are completed accurately, efficiently, and within agreed deadlines.

You will identify tax planning opportunities, support risk management strategies, and provide commercially focused advice tailored to client needs. The role will involve working on a range of complex corporate tax matters while maintaining proactive and professional communication with clients throughout the year.

Alongside client delivery responsibilities, you will support the development of junior team members through mentoring, coaching, and reviewing work, helping to foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

The position offers exposure to a broad range of sectors and businesses, providing excellent opportunities to strengthen both your technical and client-facing expertise.

About You

You will be CTA qualified (or equivalent), with strong corporate tax experience gained within a UK accountancy practice or professional services environment. You will have a strong mix of compliance and advisory expertise, alongside the ability to manage client relationships and provide strategic tax advice.

Previous team management or mentoring experience would be advantageous, alongside strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively within a fast-paced environment.

Strong communication skills, commercial awareness, and a proactive mindset are essential.

What’s on Offer

Hybrid and flexible working

Generous holiday allowance with additional holiday purchase scheme

Strong focus on professional development and funded qualifications

Exposure to a diverse corporate client portfolio

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Clear progression opportunities within a growing firm

Location

Yeovil, Somerset

Easily commutable from Sherborne, Dorchester, Taunton, Bridgwater, Frome and surrounding areas

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For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Jack Wood on jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391.

Yeovil, Somerset

Hybrid Working

Competitive Salary

We are recruiting a Private Client Tax Manager for a highly respected and growing accountancy and advisory firm based in Yeovil. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced private client tax professional to work on a varied portfolio of advisory-focused projects while continuing to progress within a collaborative and forward-thinking firm.

This role is ideal for an experienced Private Client Tax Assistant Manager ready to step up, or an existing Manager seeking broader exposure and long-term progression opportunities.

The Role

As a Private Client Tax Manager, you will play a key role in delivering advisory and compliance support to a diverse portfolio of private clients, including individuals, business owners, agricultural clients, trusts, and partnerships.

You will provide advice across a range of private client tax matters including inheritance tax, capital gains tax, trusts, succession planning, remuneration strategies, and benefits in kind. Working closely with senior leadership and colleagues across the wider firm, you will support the delivery of complex advisory projects while ensuring compliance obligations are managed accurately and efficiently.

You will maintain proactive communication with clients, HMRC, and other professional advisers, building strong working relationships and providing commercially focused and practical tax advice.

The role will also involve reviewing the work of junior team members, supporting their development, and contributing to a collaborative team environment.

This position offers exposure to a broad range of private client tax matters, providing excellent opportunities to strengthen both your technical and client-facing expertise.

About You

You will be CTA qualified, with strong experience gained within a UK accountancy practice or private client tax environment. You will have a strong background in inheritance tax planning, capital gains tax, trusts, and complex private client compliance work.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent organisational abilities, and confidence handling technical tax queries are essential. You will also be comfortable producing advisory reports, managing client relationships, and working both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

What’s on Offer

Hybrid and flexible working

Strong focus on professional development and CPD

Exposure to a diverse private client portfolio

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Opportunity to work on complex advisory projects

Clear progression opportunities within a growing firm

Competitive benefits package

Location

Yeovil, Somerset

Easily commutable from Sherborne, Dorchester, Taunton, Bridgwater, Frome and surrounding areas

Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Jack Wood on jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391

Yeovil, Somerset

Hybrid Working

Competitive Salary

We are recruiting a Personal Tax Assistant Manager for a highly respected and growing accountancy and advisory firm based in Yeovil. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced personal tax professional to manage a varied portfolio of clients, support advisory projects, and continue progressing within a collaborative and forward-thinking firm.

This role is ideal for an experienced Personal Tax Senior ready to step into management, or an existing Assistant Manager looking for broader exposure and clearer progression opportunities.

The Role

As a Personal Tax Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in delivering personal tax compliance and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients, including individuals, business owners, trusts, and high-net-worth clients.

You will support the delivery of advisory projects across areas including inheritance tax, capital gains tax, trusts, and succession planning, while ensuring personal tax compliance work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.

Working closely with managers and senior leadership, you will build strong client relationships, maintain proactive communication, and provide practical and commercially focused tax advice.

The role will also involve reviewing the work of junior team members, supporting their development, and assisting with the management of workflow across the team.

This position offers exposure to a broad range of personal tax matters, providing excellent opportunities to strengthen both your technical expertise and client-facing skills.

About You

You will be ATT, CTA, ACA, or ACCA qualified, or studying towards qualification, with previous personal tax experience gained within a UK accountancy practice or tax environment. You will have a strong understanding of personal tax compliance and advisory matters, alongside excellent organisational and communication skills.

A proactive mindset, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively are essential. Previous experience reviewing work or mentoring junior staff would also be advantageous.

What’s on Offer

Hybrid and flexible working

Strong focus on professional development and CPD

Exposure to a diverse private client portfolio

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Opportunity to work on advisory-focused projects

Competitive benefits package

Clear progression opportunities within a growing firm

Location

Yeovil, Somerset

Easily commutable from Sherborne, Dorchester, Taunton, Bridgwater, Frome and surrounding areas

Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Jack Wood on jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391.

Thame, Oxfordshire

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Competitive, based on experience

A well-established accountancy and tax advisory practice in Thame is seeking a Senior Trust Manager to join its growing Trusts team. This is a senior, client-facing role with responsibility for a complex portfolio of UK trust and estate clients, alongside involvement in advisory work and mentoring junior team members.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced ACA or ACCA qualified Trust professional looking to step into a senior leadership position within a supportive and forward-thinking firm.

 The Role

As Senior Trust Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Managing and reviewing a complex portfolio of Trust and Estate clients

Preparation and review of trust and estate tax returns and trust accounts

Reviewing Inheritance Tax (IHT) returns, including death estates, periodic and exit charges

Supporting Partners with trust advisory projects and technical trust matters

Overseeing ongoing trust administration, including the Trust Registration Service (TRS)

Acting as a trusted adviser to clients and trustees

Attending and leading Trustee meetings alongside Partners where required

Providing technical guidance, mentoring, and support to junior and mid-level team members

Ensuring work is delivered to a high technical standard and within deadlines

Candidate Profile

Fully qualified (ACA or ACCA preferred)

Minimum 3+ years’ post-qualified UK practice experience, ideally within a medium or large firm

Strong technical knowledge of UK trusts and estates and associated tax implications

Proven experience preparing and reviewing trust tax returns and trust accounts

Solid understanding of Inheritance Tax for trusts and estates

Agricultural and rural trust experience highly desirable

Experience using CCH tax and accounting software beneficial

What’s on Offer

Hybrid working and flexible hours

Opportunity to work closely with Partners on advisory matters

Career progression within a growing Trusts team

Competitive salary and benefits package

Location

Thame, Oxfordshire

Easily commutable from Oxford, Aylesbury, High Wycombe and surrounding areas

Next Steps

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch Jack Wood on jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391

Thame, Oxfordshire

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Competitive, based on experience

An established accountancy and tax advisory practice in Thame is seeking an experienced Trust Manager to join its growing Trusts and Estates team. This is a client-facing role offering responsibility for a complex portfolio of UK trust and estate clients, with strong progression opportunities within a supportive and professional environment.

This opportunity would suit a fully qualified ACA or ACCA professional with strong UK trust and estate experience, ideally from a medium or large accountancy firm.

 The Role

As Trust Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

Preparation and review of trust and estate tax returns and trust accounts

Managing a complex portfolio of UK Trust and Estate clients

Reviewing Inheritance Tax (IHT) returns, including death estates, periodic charges and exit charges

Assisting Partners with trust advisory work and technical trust queries

Ongoing administration of trusts, including maintaining the Trust Registration Service (TRS)

Acting as a key point of contact for clients and trustees

Attending Trustee meetings with the lead Partner where required

Supporting senior members of the Trusts team on advisory and compliance matters

Candidate Profile

Fully qualified (ACA or ACCA preferred)

Minimum 3 years’ post-qualified UK practice experience, ideally within a medium or large firm

Strong understanding of UK trusts and estates, including tax implications

Experience preparing trust tax returns and trust accounts

Knowledge of Inheritance Tax (IHT) for trusts and estates

Agricultural and rural trust experience highly desirable

Experience using CCH tax and accounting software beneficial

What’s on Offer

Hybrid working and flexible hours

Opportunity to work closely with Partners on advisory matters

Career progression within a growing Trusts team

Competitive salary and benefits package

Location

Thame, Oxfordshire

Easily commutable from Oxford, Aylesbury, High Wycombe and surrounding areas

Next Steps

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch Jack Wood on jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391

Winchester, Hampshire

Hybrid Working

Competitive, based on experience

A well-established accountancy practice in Winchester is recruiting an Audit Assistant Manager to support the continued growth of its audit team.

This role is ideal for a qualified or near-qualified ACA / ACCA auditor ready to step up into a supervisory and client-facing position.

The Role

• Assist in the planning, management and delivery of statutory audit assignments
• Manage audits from fieldwork through to completion under Manager/Partner supervision
• Review audit files and statutory accounts prepared by junior team members
• Supervise, mentor and support Audit Seniors and Semi Seniors
• Act as a key point of contact for clients during audit engagements
• Support Audit Managers and Partners with workflow management and deadlines
• Ensure audit work complies with UK auditing and accounting standards

Candidate Profile

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or finalist)
• Strong UK audit experience within an accountancy practice (essential)
• Currently operating at Audit Senior level and ready to step up, or already Assistant Manager
• Experience supervising junior staff and reviewing audit work
• Good technical knowledge of UK audit and accounting standards
• Strong communication, organisation and client-management skills

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Clear progression pathway to Audit Manager
• Supportive leadership team and structured development
• Ongoing technical and professional training

Location

• Winchester, Hampshire
• Easily commutable from Southampton, Eastleigh, Basingstoke and surrounding areas

Next Steps

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch Jack Wood on jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391        

Winchester, Hampshire

Hybrid Working

Competitive, based on experience

An established accountancy practice in Winchester is seeking an Audit Senior to join its growing audit team.

This role is ideal for a part-qualified or newly qualified ACA / ACCA auditor with strong UK practice experience.

The Role

• Lead and deliver statutory audit assignments from planning to completion
• Supervise and review the work of junior audit staff
• Prepare audit working papers and statutory accounts
• Act as a key point of contact for clients during audits
• Liaise with Audit Managers and Partners to meet deadlines and quality standards

Candidate Profile

• ACA or ACCA qualified or part-qualified
• Previous UK audit experience within an accountancy practice (essential)
• Experience leading or assisting on audit assignments
• Strong knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards
• Good communication and client-facing skills

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Study support available
• Clear progression to Audit Manager
• Supportive and professional team environment

Location

• Winchester, Hampshire
• Easily commutable from Southampton, Eastleigh, Basingstoke and surrounding areas

Next Steps

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch Jack Wood on jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391        

Winchester, Hampshire

Hybrid Working

Competitive, based on experience

A leading accountancy practice in Winchester is seeking an experienced Audit Senior Manager to join its growing audit team.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a qualified auditor looking to take ownership of client relationships, lead complex audit engagements and support the strategic development of the audit function.

The Role

• Lead, plan and deliver statutory audit assignments for a varied client portfolio
• Manage and grow key client relationships, acting as a senior point of contact
• Review audit files and statutory accounts to ensure compliance with UK auditing standards
• Lead and mentor Audit Managers, Seniors and junior staff
• Support Partners and Directors with audit strategy, quality control and growth initiatives
• Monitor budgets, recoveries and audit KPIs
• Oversee audit planning, risk assessment and completion meetings
• Support business development, proposals and tender work
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practice

Candidate Profile

• ACA or ACCA qualified (essential)
• Extensive UK audit experience within an accountancy practice
• Currently operating at Audit Manager or Senior Manager level
• Strong technical knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards
• Experience managing and reviewing complex audit engagements
• Proven leadership, people management and mentoring skills
• Excellent client-facing and communication abilities
• Commercial mindset with the ability to contribute strategically

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Clear progression pathway to Audit Director / Partner
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training

Location

• Winchester, Hampshire
• Easily commutable from Southampton, Eastleigh, Basingstoke and surrounding areas

Next Steps

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch Jack Wood on jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391        

Winchester, Hampshire

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Competitive, based on experience

A growing accountancy practice in Winchester is seeking an experienced Client Manager – Agricultural to manage and develop a portfolio of rural and agricultural clients. This is a client-facing role offering long-term relationship management, technical variety and exposure to specialist agricultural accounting and tax work.

The role is well suited to a qualified ACA / ACCA accountant with experience supporting agricultural businesses, landed estates or rural enterprises.

The Role

• Manage a portfolio of agricultural and rural clients, including farming businesses, partnerships, LLPs and limited companies
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing day-to-day accounting and advisory support
• Prepare and review statutory accounts, corporation tax and business tax computations
• Oversee bookkeeping and VAT work for agricultural clients
• Build long-term client relationships and provide a high standard of service
• Liaise with Partners and specialists to support complex or advisory-led work
• Use a range of accounting software including IRIS, Silverfin, Caseware, Sage and Xero
• Manage assignments to ensure work is delivered accurately, on time and to budget
• Take responsibility for billing, recoveries and workflow management
• Supervise, train and support junior team members
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm

Candidate Profile

• ACA or ACCA qualified (essential)
• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualified UK practice experience
• Strong experience within the agricultural / rural sector
• Knowledge of UK GAAP and agricultural accounting considerations
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident, professional and proactive approach
• Strong IT skills, including Excel and cloud-based accounting software

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working after probation (3 days office / 2 days home)
• Flexible working hours, with core hours of 10am–4pm
• Opportunity to join a fast-growing accountancy practice with ambitious growth plans
• Exposure to a wide and varied client base across multiple industries
• Clear opportunities to enhance technical, commercial and leadership skills

Location

• Winchester, Hampshire
• Easily commutable from Southampton, Eastleigh, Basingstoke and surrounding areas

Next Steps

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch Jack Wood on jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391

Winchester, Hampshire

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Competitive, based on experience

A growing accountancy practice in Winchester is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to join its expanding team. This is a client-facing, managerial role offering a varied portfolio, leadership responsibility and exposure to a broad range of sectors.

This opportunity is ideal for a qualified ACA / ACCA accountant looking to take ownership of clients, develop their team leadership skills and progress within a forward-thinking firm.

The Role

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients, including limited companies, LLPs and partnerships
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, handling day-to-day queries and relationship management
• Prepare and review statutory accounts, corporation tax and business tax computations
• Oversee some bookkeeping and VAT work as part of the wider client service
• Work across multiple sectors
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships, delivering a high standard of service
• Use a range of accounting software including IRIS, Silverfin, Caseware, Sage and Xero
• Manage workload effectively, ensuring assignments are delivered on time and to a high standard
• Take responsibility for aspects of billing and recoveries
• Supervise, train and support junior members of the accounts team
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm

Candidate Profile

• ACA or ACCA qualified (essential)
• Minimum 3 years’ UK post-qualified experience within an accountancy practice
• Experience gained in a medium or large-sized firm preferred
• Strong UK GAAP financial reporting knowledge
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and client management skills
• Ability to produce high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong Excel and IT skills, with the ability to quickly adapt to new systems
• Confident, professional and positive approach
• Collaborative team player who builds strong internal and external relationships

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working after probation (3 days office / 2 days home)
• Flexible working hours, with core hours of 10am–4pm
• Opportunity to join a fast-growing accountancy practice with ambitious growth plans
• Exposure to a wide and varied client base across multiple industries
• Clear opportunities to enhance technical, commercial and leadership skills

Location

• Winchester, Hampshire
• Easily commutable from Southampton, Eastleigh, Basingstoke and surrounding areas

Next Steps

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch Jack Wood on jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391        

Winchester

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Competitive, based on experience

A well-established accountancy and tax advisory practice in Winchester is seeking a Senior Trust Manager to join its growing Trusts team. This is a senior, client-facing role with responsibility for a complex portfolio of UK trust and estate clients, alongside involvement in advisory work and mentoring junior team members.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced ACA or ACCA qualified Trust professional looking to step into a senior leadership position within a supportive and forward-thinking firm.

 The Role

As Senior Trust Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Managing and reviewing a complex portfolio of Trust and Estate clients

Preparation and review of trust and estate tax returns and trust accounts

Reviewing Inheritance Tax (IHT) returns, including death estates, periodic and exit charges

Supporting Partners with trust advisory projects and technical trust matters

Overseeing ongoing trust administration, including the Trust Registration Service (TRS)

Acting as a trusted adviser to clients and trustees

Attending and leading Trustee meetings alongside Partners where required

Providing technical guidance, mentoring, and support to junior and mid-level team members

Ensuring work is delivered to a high technical standard and within deadlines

Candidate Profile

Fully qualified (ACA or ACCA preferred)

Minimum 3+ years’ post-qualified UK practice experience, ideally within a medium or large firm

Strong technical knowledge of UK trusts and estates and associated tax implications

Proven experience preparing and reviewing trust tax returns and trust accounts

Solid understanding of Inheritance Tax for trusts and estates

Agricultural and rural trust experience highly desirable

Experience using CCH tax and accounting software beneficial

What’s on Offer

Hybrid working and flexible hours

Opportunity to work closely with Partners on advisory matters

Career progression within a growing Trusts team

Competitive salary and benefits package

Location

Winchester, Hampshire

Easily commutable from Southampton, Eastleigh, Basingstoke and surrounding areas

Next Steps

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch Jack Wood on jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391

Winchester

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Competitive, based on experience

A leading accountancy and tax advisory practice with offices across Central and Southern England is continuing to grow and is now seeking a Private Client Tax Senior Manager to join its expanding Winchester Tax team.

This is a permanent, full-time role offering a high level of autonomy, client ownership, and involvement in advisory work, alongside hybrid and flexible working. The position is ideal for an experienced private client tax professional looking to play a key role in a growing practice.

 The Role

As Private Client Tax Senior Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Proactively managing a large and diverse private client tax portfolio with minimal supervision

Supporting Partners with complex compliance and ad hoc tax advisory work

Building and maintaining long-term client relationships, delivering expert technical and commercial advice

Ensuring assignments are completed to a high standard, on time, and within budget

Reviewing and preparing complex tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and companies

Liaising and negotiating with HMRC, including responding to enquiries on behalf of clients

Taking responsibility for billing, WIP management, and portfolio profitability

Identifying and implementing process and systems improvements

Participating in business development and marketing activities, including networking and events

Proactively contributing to winning new work and developing existing client relationships

Leading new client meetings, onboarding clients, and assisting with pricing and fee proposals

Collaborating with compliance teams and other departments to identify cross-selling opportunities

Promoting the firm’s services and brand to clients, prospects, and professional contacts

Maintaining up-to-date technical knowledge of UK tax legislation and economic developments

Candidate Profile

Fully ACA, ACCA and/or CTA qualified

Significant experience within a UK private client tax team

Proven ability to manage a large and complex client portfolio

Strong technical knowledge of UK private client tax

Previous experience with agricultural and rural businesses preferred but not essential

Experience working with Trusts beneficial

What’s on Offer

Hybrid working and flexible hours

Opportunity to work closely with Partners on advisory matters

Competitive salary and benefits package

Location

Winchester, Hampshire

Easily commutable from Southampton, Eastleigh, Basingstoke and surrounding areas

Next Steps

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch Jack Wood on jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391

Winchester

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Competitive, based on experience

A well-established accountancy and tax advisory practice in Winchester is seeking an experienced Trust Manager to join its growing Trusts and Estates team. This is a client-facing role offering responsibility for a diverse portfolio of UK trust and estate clients, with involvement in advisory work and progression opportunities.

This opportunity is ideal for a fully qualified ACA or ACCA professional with strong trust and estate experience who is ready to step into, or continue within, a Manager-level role.

 The Role

As Trust Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Managing a portfolio of Trust and Estate clients

Preparation and review of trust and estate tax returns and trust accounts

Reviewing Inheritance Tax (IHT) returns, including death estates, periodic and exit charges

Assisting Partners and Senior Managers with trust advisory projects and technical queries

Ongoing management of trust administration, including the Trust Registration Service (TRS)

Acting as a key point of contact for clients and trustees

Attending Trustee meetings with Partners where required

Supervising and supporting junior members of the Trusts team

Ensuring work is delivered accurately, on time, and to a high technical standard

Candidate Profile

Fully qualified (ACA or ACCA preferred)

Minimum 3+ years’ post-qualified UK practice experience, ideally within a medium or large firm

Minimum 3 years’ post-qualified UK practice experience, ideally within a medium or large firm

Strong understanding of UK trusts and estates and related tax implications

Experience preparing trust tax returns and trust accounts

Solid knowledge of Inheritance Tax for trusts and estates

Agricultural and rural trust experience highly desirable

Experience with CCH tax and accounting software beneficial

What’s on Offer

Hybrid working and flexible hours

Opportunity to work closely with Partners on advisory matters

Career progression within a growing Trusts team

Competitive salary and benefits package

Location

Winchester, Hampshire

Easily commutable from Southampton, Eastleigh, Basingstoke and surrounding areas

Next Steps

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch Jack Wood on jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391

Winchester

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Competitive, based on experience

A growing accountancy and tax advisory practice with offices across Central and Southern England is seeking a Private Client Tax Manager to join its expanding Winchester Tax team.

This is a permanent, full-time position offering ownership of a varied private client portfolio, exposure to advisory work, and the opportunity to develop business relationships, alongside hybrid and flexible working.

 The Role

As Private Client Tax Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Managing a diverse portfolio of private client tax cases with minimal supervision

Supporting Partners with compliance work and ad hoc private client tax advisory

Building and maintaining long-term client relationships, providing high-quality technical and commercial advice

Preparing and reviewing complex tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and companies

Ensuring assignments are completed to a high standard, on time, and within budget

Liaising and negotiating with HMRC, including responding to enquiries

Managing billing and WIP for your own portfolio

Identifying and implementing process and systems improvements

Participating in business development and marketing activities, including networking

Supporting new client meetings and assisting with pricing and fee proposals

Collaborating with compliance and advisory teams to identify cross-selling opportunities

Maintaining up-to-date technical knowledge of UK tax legislation and industry developments

Candidate Profile

Fully ACA, ACCA and/or CTA qualified

Significant experience within a UK private client tax team

Proven experience managing a private client portfolio

Strong technical knowledge of UK private client tax

Experience with agricultural and rural clients preferred but not essential

Trust tax experience beneficial

What’s on Offer

Hybrid working and flexible hours

Opportunity to work closely with Partners on advisory matters

Varied role with exposure to compliance and advisory work

Competitive salary and benefits package

Location

Winchester, Hampshire

Easily commutable from Southampton, Eastleigh, Basingstoke and surrounding areas

Next Steps

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch Jack Wood on jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391

Eastleigh

Hybrid Working

Competitive, based on experience

I am working with a well-established accountancy practice in Eastleigh to recruit an Audit Senior as part of continued growth within their Audit team.

This role offers hands-on responsibility across a varied audit portfolio, client exposure, and a clear pathway for progression within practice.

The Role

• Planning, leading and delivering audit assignments from start to completion
• Supervising and reviewing the work of junior team members
• Preparing statutory accounts and audit files in line with UK standards
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients during audits
• Liaising with managers and partners to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met
• Supporting the development and training of junior staff

Candidate Profile

• ACA / ACCA qualified or actively studying
• Previous UK audit experience within an accountancy practice (essential)
• Experience leading audits on-site or remotely
• Strong knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards
• Good communication and client-facing skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Study support (if applicable)
• Clear progression to Audit Manager
• Supportive team environment and ongoing training
• Hybrid and flexible working options

Next Steps

This opportunity would suit an Audit Senior looking to step into a more responsible role within a growing and supportive practice.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch Jack Wood on Jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391

I am working with a well-established accountancy practice in the Bristol - Paulton area to recruit an Accounts Semi Senior to join their growing team. This role offers exposure to a varied client portfolio and clear progression within practice.

The Role

• Preparation of statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Assisting with management accounts preparation
• Preparation of corporation tax computations and personal tax returns
• Supporting senior team members with year-end work and client queries
• Liaising directly with clients under supervision
• Working with cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks and Sage

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience within a UK accountancy practice (essential)
• Studying towards AAT / ACA / ACCA (or equivalent), or qualified by experience
• Experience preparing accounts to trial balance level
• Some exposure to corporation tax and personal tax
• Good working knowledge of accounting systems
• Strong attention to detail and good time management skills

What’s on Offer

• Study support available
• Clear progression to Senior Accountant
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Bristol / Paulton location with local client base

Next Steps

This role would suit an Accounts Semi Senior looking to continue their development within a professional practice environment

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch Jack Wood on Jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391

Edinburgh | Hybrid & Flexible | Competitive Salary + Benefits

We’re recruiting a Corporate Tax Senior Manager in Edinburgh to lead corporate tax advisory and compliance work, manage client relationships, and mentor junior staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver corporate tax advisory on reorganisations, transactions, international tax, and group structuring
• Manage and review corporate tax compliance for a client portfolio
• Lead due diligence and advisory projects, providing practical solutions
• Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities to add value
• Collaborate across the firm (Corporate Finance, VAT, Employment Taxes, Transfer Pricing)
• Monitor tax legislation and keep clients and colleagues updated
• Support and develop junior colleagues through coaching and feedback

About You:

• CA and/or CTA qualified (or equivalent), operating at Manager level or above
• Strong corporate tax advisory and compliance experience
• Confident leader with experience mentoring or managing teams
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills

Location: Edinburgh | Commutable from Livingston, Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Queensferry, and surrounding areas

Apply: Contact Jack Wood at jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391

Glasgow

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Competitive Salary + Benefits

We’re recruiting a Corporate Tax Manager in Glasgow on behalf of a leading accountancy practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a CA- and/or CTA-qualified tax professional to lead corporate tax compliance and advisory work, manage a client portfolio, and provide technical and strategic guidance to both clients and junior staff.

The Role

As Corporate Tax Manager, you will take responsibility for managing corporate and personal tax compliance, providing high-level technical advice, and ensuring all work is completed accurately and on time.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparation and supervision of corporate or personal tax computations in support of tax provisions for submission to HMRC
• Planning compliance work and managing the process through to submission of tax returns
• Coordinating tax payments, loss relief, capital allowances, group relief, and other claims
• Reviewing complex tax returns and computations to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Providing high-level technical and tax planning advice to clients, liaising with managers and partners as necessary
• Maintaining up-to-date technical knowledge of corporation tax and financial reporting requirements
• Monitoring the tax compliance position using tax administration software and ensuring internal controls and quality procedures are met
• Liaising with client service teams and colleagues in Audit and Accounting to provide a coordinated service
• Supporting tax advisory and planning projects across your client portfolio and other ad-hoc assignments

You will play a key role in delivering specialist corporate tax services while mentoring junior staff and contributing to the growth of the practice.

About You

You will be a highly experienced tax professional, CA- and/or CTA-qualified (or equivalent), with proven experience in corporate tax.

You will demonstrate:

• Strong technical knowledge in corporate tax compliance and planning
• Leadership skills, taking ownership of your work and supporting the development of junior staff
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to positively influence colleagues and clients
• A proactive and commercially aware approach
• Relevant experience within corporate tax, preferably in owner-managed businesses, large corporates, or international groups

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK permanently without restrictions. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

What’s on Offer

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Management of a corporate tax client portfolio

Opportunity to mentor and develop junior staff

Exposure to complex corporate tax compliance and advisory work

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Location

Glasgow
Commutable from Paisley, Bearsden, Milngavie, East Kilbride, Hamilton, and surrounding areas

Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact Jack Wood at jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391.

Edinburgh

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Competitive Salary + Benefits

We’re recruiting a Corporate Tax Manager in Edinburgh on behalf of a leading accountancy practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a CA- and/or CTA-qualified tax professional to lead corporate tax compliance and advisory work, manage a client portfolio, and provide technical and strategic guidance to both clients and junior staff.

The Role

As Corporate Tax Manager, you will take responsibility for managing corporate and personal tax compliance, providing high-level technical advice, and ensuring all work is completed accurately and on time.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparation and supervision of corporate or personal tax computations in support of tax provisions for submission to HMRC
• Planning compliance work and managing the process through to submission of tax returns
• Coordinating tax payments, loss relief, capital allowances, group relief, and other claims
• Reviewing complex tax returns and computations to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Providing high-level technical and tax planning advice to clients, liaising with managers and partners as necessary
• Maintaining up-to-date technical knowledge of corporation tax and financial reporting requirements
• Monitoring the tax compliance position using tax administration software and ensuring internal controls and quality procedures are met
• Liaising with client service teams and colleagues in Audit and Accounting to provide a coordinated service
• Supporting tax advisory and planning projects across your client portfolio and other ad-hoc assignments

You will play a key role in delivering specialist corporate tax services while mentoring junior staff and contributing to the growth of the practice.

About You

You will be a highly experienced tax professional, CA- and/or CTA-qualified (or equivalent), with proven experience in corporate tax.

You will demonstrate:

• Strong technical knowledge in corporate tax compliance and planning
• Leadership skills, taking ownership of your work and supporting the development of junior staff
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to positively influence colleagues and clients
• A proactive and commercially aware approach
• Relevant experience within corporate tax, preferably in owner-managed businesses, large corporates, or international groups

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK permanently without restrictions. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

What’s on Offer

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Management of a corporate tax client portfolio

Opportunity to mentor and develop junior staff

Exposure to complex corporate tax compliance and advisory work

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Location

Edinburgh
Commutable from Livingston, Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Queensferry, and surrounding areas

Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact Jack Wood at jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391.

Location: Godalming, Surrey, UK | Hybrid & Flexible

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are recruiting an Audit Assistant Manager in Godalming to lead and manage audit engagements for a variety of clients. This role combines technical audit expertise, team leadership, and client-facing responsibilities, providing exposure to all stages of the audit process.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor semi-senior and junior audit staff
• Plan and execute audits, performing risk assessments and designing audit tests
• Review and draft financial statements, audit reports, and schedules
• Liaise with tax teams on provisions and computations
• Ensure audits are delivered with minimal review points and high-quality outputs
• Prepare staff appraisals and manage team performance
• Monitor budgets, timesheets, and client-related expenses
• Perform forecast reviews, sensitivity analyses, and risk reassessments

About You

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or internationally recognised equivalent)
• Proven experience leading audits and managing teams
• Technically competent across audit standards and regulations
• Excellent communicator, personable, and client-focused
• Strong organisational, time management, and multitasking skills
• Motivated, adaptable, and able to drive audit efficiency

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Exposure to varied audit engagements and complex client portfolios
• Leadership responsibility and team mentoring opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Location: Godalming, Surrey | Commutable from Guildford, Farnham, Woking, Cranleigh, and surrounding areas

Apply: Contact Jack Wood at jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or call 07817 796391

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire | Hybrid & Flexible

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an Audit Partner in St Albans to lead audit engagements for nonprofit and SME/owner-managed clients, with experience in the hospitality sector desirable. This role combines audit leadership, client relationship management, and business development within a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements for SME and nonprofit clients, ensuring high-quality audit standards
• Win, grow, and maintain client relationships with confidence and proactivity
• Develop and expand local networks across Beds, Bucks & Herts
• Mentor and lead teams, promoting collaborative and high-performance culture
• Engage in business development, identifying opportunities for growth and cross-selling services

About You

• ACA qualified (or equivalent)
• Partner or Senior RI Director experience in a similarly sized firm (Top 30 preferred)
• Expertise in nonprofit and SME/owner-managed business audits
• Experience in the hospitality sector is desirable
• Strong local networks or ability to build them quickly in St Albans region
• Energetic, collaborative, and client-focused leadership style

What’s on Offer

• Leadership of a portfolio of high-value SME and nonprofit clients
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to drive business development and growth
• Collaborative, supportive senior management team
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire | Commutable from Harpenden, Watford, Hemel Hempstead, Hatfield, and surrounding areas

Apply: Contact Jack Wood at jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or call 07817 796391

Location: London, UK | Hybrid & Flexible

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are recruiting an M&A Tax Manager in London to manage day-to-day workflows on transaction projects for owner-managed and corporate clients. You will provide technical tax advisory and due diligence reports, liaise with clients and their professional advisors, and support junior team members through coaching and delegation.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver transaction tax advisory and due diligence reports for Director/Partner review
• Communicate with clients, their advisors, and counterparties on transactions
• Coordinate internal specialist teams (PAYE, VAT, etc.) as required
• Train, mentor, and develop junior team members
• Apply UK tax technical knowledge to commercial transaction solutions
• Manage multiple deadlines in time-sensitive deal environments

About You

• CTA qualified; ACA/ACCA also preferred
• Experience in UK transaction tax in advisory or due diligence roles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to deliver work to tight deadlines and high standards
• Motivated, proactive, and client-focused
• Willing to expand technical knowledge across transaction-related taxes

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Exposure to complex M&A transactions and corporate deals
• Opportunity to lead transaction tax advisory and mentor junior staff
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Location: London | Commutable from Canary Wharf, City of London, Westminster, Islington, and surrounding areas

Apply: Contact Jack Wood at jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or call 07817 796391

Location: Bristol, UK | Hybrid & Flexible

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an Insolvency Partner in Bristol to lead insolvency and restructuring engagements for businesses and individuals. This client-facing role combines technical expertise, commercial insight, and leadership, with responsibility for managing complex cases, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients facing financial distress and assess insolvency options
• Administer CVAs, CVLs, administrations, IVAs, and bankruptcies
• Negotiate with creditors and manage fund distributions
• Ensure compliance with UK insolvency laws and regulations
• Investigate director conduct, identifying wrongful trading if necessary
• Mentor and develop junior team members

About You

• JIEB qualified and licensed by a recognised Insolvency Licensing Body
• Minimum five years’ experience in insolvency or financial restructuring
• Strong technical knowledge of insolvency law and financial matters
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and client management skills
• Proactive, organised, detail-oriented, and commercially aware
• Flexible and willing to travel to meet client needs

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Continuous professional development

Location: Bristol | Commutable from Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Keynsham, and surrounding areas

Apply: Contact Jack Wood at jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or call 07817 796391

Inverness

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Competitive Salary + Benefits

We’re recruiting an Accounts Director in Inverness on behalf of a well-established and growing accountancy practice. This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to oversee a portfolio of key clients, drive strategic growth, and provide technical and commercial leadership across the business advisory function.

The Role

As Accounts Director, you will take overall responsibility for managing and growing a portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality advisory and compliance services, and leading a high-performing team. You will act as a trusted advisor both internally and externally, contributing to the strategic direction of the firm.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing a portfolio of clients in key sectors, ensuring profitability and high-quality service delivery
• Applying your breadth of technical knowledge and business expertise to provide proactive advice and commercial insight to clients
• Driving business development initiatives, supporting both client growth and the growth of the wider team
• Leading, mentoring, and developing staff, promoting cross-firm collaboration and best practice
• Ensuring resource planning aligns with current and new work, in conjunction with the Area Operations Manager
• Reviewing and signing off client accounts, ensuring billing is accurate and timely
• Acting as a trusted advisor, delivering technical and commercial guidance to colleagues and clients
• Advocating change and thought leadership within sector specialisms, contributing to the firm’s strategic growth

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the direction of the business advisory team, maintaining client relationships, and delivering innovative solutions across the client base.

About You

You will be a qualified accountant (ICAS, ACCA, or equivalent) with significant leadership experience and a proven track record in business advisory.

You’ll demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, capable of developing your team and guiding client engagements
• Excellent business development and networking abilities
• Ability to provide thought leadership and act as an advocate for change in your sector
• Outstanding organisational, prioritisation, and communication skills
• Technical proficiency and commercial awareness, with experience across multiple advisory disciplines
• Knowledge of Xero, Sage, and Silverfin is advantageous

You are confident, strategic, and commercially astute, with the ability to inspire your team while delivering exceptional client service.

What’s on Offer

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Leadership of a high-performing business advisory team

Exposure to a diverse and high-value client portfolio

Opportunity to influence firm strategy and growth initiatives

Supportive and collaborative senior leadership environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Location

Inverness
Commutable from Nairn, Fortrose, Elgin, Dingwall, and surrounding areas

Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact Jack Wood at jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391.

Location: Stirling, Scotland (Hybrid & Flexible)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We’re looking for a Accounts Senior in Stirling to manage accounts preparation and business advisory work across a diverse client portfolio. This role is ideal for a qualified or near-qualified AAT, CA, ACCA professional, or someone with strong public practice experience.

You will take ownership of client accounts from start to finish, prepare draft accounts, assist with business and personal tax computations, and liaise directly with clients to provide professional, high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Manage allocated business advisory and accounts work in line with firm policies and procedures
• Prepare draft accounts, review points, and finalise accounts for clients
• Assist in preparation of business and personal tax computations, ensuring standards are met
• Coordinate tax and business line work with managers and relationship teams
• Build effective relationships with client staff during on-site engagements
• Monitor budgeted versus actual time, flag issues, and ensure timely completion of accounts
• Keep managers and clients informed of progress and issues while maintaining confidentiality
• Complete all accounts files and required documentation accurately and on time
• Identify additional opportunities to support clients and add value