Tax Dispute Resolution Assistant Manager

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future.

You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you're supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You'll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow, belong and impact. #LI-DNP About the team Our Tax Dispute Resolution team supports clients in managing and resolving complex tax disputes and enquiries.

Working with individuals, businesses and other stakeholders, the team helps clients navigate interactions with HMRC, combining strong technical tax knowledge with commercial judgement and a practical approach to resolving disputes. About the role As an Assistant Manager within Tax Dispute Resolution, you’ll work as part of a collaborative team advising clients across a varied portfolio of tax disputes and HMRC enquiries Duties will include:-

• Working on a portfolio of tax dispute and enquiry matters, supporting cases from initial review through to resolution.
• Reviewing client information, identifying key technical issues and carrying out detailed tax research.
• Preparing correspondence, reports and other documentation to communicate complex tax matters clearly and effectively.
• Liaising with clients, HMRC and colleagues, building trusted relationships and providing practical, commercially focused advice.
• Supporting senior colleagues on complex or higher-risk disputes, including developing case strategies and gathering supporting evidence.
• Monitoring relevant changes in tax legislation and HMRC practice and considering their implications for clients.
• Managing deadlines, budgets and competing priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and client service.
• Supporting and coaching junior colleagues and contributing to their development.
• Working collaboratively with specialists across the wider Tax practice to provide clients with joined-up advice. What we are looking for
• Relevant experience in tax, tax investigations or dispute resolution, gained within professional services, HMRC or a similar environment.
• A relevant professional qualification, or progress towards one, such as CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent.
• Strong technical and analytical skills, with the ability to understand complex tax issues and reach well-reasoned conclusions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical matters clearly.
• Strong organisation and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• A collaborative approach and confidence building relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Commercial awareness, curiosity and sound professional judgement.
• A commitment to quality and to delivering an excellent client experience. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value our people's unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity create better outcomes for our clients. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith. We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team members to reach their potential. At Forvis Mazars, we promote an environment in which you can grow your skills, belong to a team that values your ideas, and make an impact that matters. Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax and advisory services. In the UK, we're home to more than 3,400 professionals and 190 partners across 14 offices, all united by a shared purpose: shaping a better future. Whether you're starting your career or taking your next step, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop and make a meaningful contribution from day one. We believe the best ideas come from different perspectives, so you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, collaborate with talented people across our firm, and build relationships that help you grow. At Forvis Mazars, you'll belong to a local team, benefit from global opportunities, and make an impact for our clients, communities and each other. Together, we grow, belong and impact. We recruit most of our opportunities on a rolling basis, so roles may close earlier than advertised if they receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. As we've recently transitioned to a new application portal, there may occasionally be some unexpected issues. While everything should run smoothly, if you experience any issues or something doesn't look quite right, please get in touch with our recruitment team and we'll be happy to help. We want to get to know the real you. Applications written in your own words help us understand your experiences, motivations and potential, so we'd encourage candidates not to rely on AI-generated answers. At Forvis Mazars, we believe great careers start with great experiences. That's why we're committed to providing a transparent, respectful and people-centred recruitment process. Every application is reviewed by our team, and all candidates will receive an outcome, regardless of the result.