Senior Tax Manager (Trusts) at BHP Chartered Accountants, Leeds

Our tax team is one of the largest and most experienced in the region, with nearly 70 talented tax professionals working collaboratively across our offices in Chesterfield, Sheffield, Cleckheaton, Leeds, and York. Led by our Head of Tax, and supported by a further six specialist Tax Partners, we bring together deep technical expertise, sector knowledge, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

This is a rare opportunity to take real ownership of the trusts offering within our tax team. You’ll step in as the central point of expertise, shaping how we approach trust work across the business and establishing yourself as the go-to person for all things trusts.
 

To start, you’ll focus on building strong foundations - reviewing current processes, strengthening compliance frameworks, and ensuring we are set up for long-term success. 
From there, you’ll have the freedom and support to grow the trusts capability, developing new opportunities, expanding our client offering, and embedding best practice across the wider team.

This role can be based from any of our offices.

The Role

We're seeking a Trusts specialist to work with a varied client base, manage a portfolio, build lasting client relationships, mentor junior colleagues, and collaborate with other service lines to deliver integrated solutions. 
 

You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to practice development and build your external brand through networking, thought leadership and industry events.
 

Your expertise will be valued, and from day one you’ll have the freedom to challenge ideas, drive positive change, and take ownership.
 

The Requirements

• You'll need CTA status with a specialism in Trusts.
• STEP certification would be advantageous.
• The ability to work operationally and strategically.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

The Benefits

• Salary circa £63,000 - £70,000 depending on experience
• Discretionary performance related bonus  
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays  
• 3 x Life assurance cover  
• 8.5% total pension (Made up for 5.3% from BHP and 3.2% from you)  
• Additional pension benefits if you opt in to our salary sacrifice scheme. 
• Holiday purchase scheme  
• Paid Volunteering Day each year  
• Level 1 Westfield healthcare cash plan  
• Employee Assistance programme  
• EV Car scheme

About BHP

We love what we do, we’re proud of who we are, and we have fun along the way.
 
At BHP, we’re more than just a business advisory firm, we’re a team of passionate professionals dedicated to helping our clients and our people to thrive.
 
With a rich history and a forward-thinking approach, we’re proud to be officially recognised as a Great Place To Work, and one of the best workplaces in the industry. Our commitment to flexibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement has earned us numerous awards, including:

• Best Workplaces™ for Development
• Best Workplaces™ for Women
• Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing
• Best Workplaces™ in Financial Services & Insurance
• Employer of the Year

We value inclusion, creating a workplace where everyone belongs and can perform at their best.