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Assistant Tax Manager - 36063

Full TimePermanentNot specifiedFinance
Posted 16 March 2026Closes 11 May 2026

Job Description

Our client is seeking an Assistant Tax Manager to join their growing team in the Isle of Man. This role is pivotal within the Tax practice, offering the chance to work closely with senior leadership and contribute to strategic client relationships. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing a diverse tax compliance portfolio, which includes overseeing corporate tax returns, personal tax returns, payroll, and VAT, ensuring accuracy and efficiency throughout. Additionally, the Assistant Tax Manager will review and enhance compliance processes while mentoring junior team members, thereby fostering their professional growth. Acting as a technical expert, the new hire will provide clear guidance on Isle of Man and UK tax issues for both junior colleagues and clients, building trust and collaboration across the team. This position also involves supporting senior leadership on consultancy projects, focusing on Economic Substance and personal tax planning. The role is full-time and offers the opportunity to contribute to the firm's ongoing development initiatives while maintaining strong client relationships and delivering high-quality documentation. Please email team@itchyfeet.im or follow the link for further information and for details on how to apply https://itchyfeetoffshore.com/jobs/36063-assistant-tax-manager-isle-of-man/

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi38%
AI exposure (AIOE)i68%

This role contains a mix of routine (payroll/VAT processing), augmented (tax return review, process improvement, documentation), and human-centric (mentoring, client relationship) tasks. While automation and AI tools can streamline compliance and reporting, the need for expert judgment, regulatory interpretation, and interpersonal skills limits full automation. However, a high proportion of tasks are exposed to AI augmentation, especially in technical and documentation areas.

Task analysis

  • Oversee preparation and review of corporate and personal tax returns to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Manage and review payroll and VAT submissions for a diverse client portfolio.
  • Mentor and support junior team members in technical tax matters and professional development.
  • Provide technical guidance on Isle of Man and UK tax issues to clients and colleagues.
  • Review and enhance compliance processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  • Support senior leadership on consultancy projects, including Economic Substance and personal tax planning.
  • Maintain and develop strong client relationships through regular communication and high-quality service delivery.
  • Deliver high-quality tax documentation and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Monitor changes in tax legislation and ensure team compliance with latest requirements.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible
UK SOC2020: 2421Chartered and Certified Accountants
O*NET: 13-2011.02
AI analysis: 16 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £90k
UK sector median
£58,597
UK sector mean
£86,468
£0£23k£45k£68k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Leverage AI tools for rapid tax document review
  • Automate routine VAT and payroll processing tasks
  • Use analytics to identify compliance process improvements

📈 Disruption outlook

12%1 yr
32%5 yrs
56%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

🤖 AI AgentXero Tax AI

Automates tax return preparation and basic compliance checks

💻 TechnologyPower Automate

Streamlines payroll, VAT, and reporting workflows

🌍 OutsourcingSpecialist Tax Processing

External providers handle routine tax submissions

Recommendation

Augment role

AI boosts efficiency in compliance, but expertise and client management remain essential

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Power Automate

Automate payroll, VAT, and compliance workflows

Copilot for Excel

Accelerate tax data analysis and reporting

Copilot Studio

Build custom AI assistants for tax queries

Key Skills

Tax PlanningAdvancedVAT ComplianceAdvancedPayroll ProcessingIntermediateFinancial ReportingIntermediateReport WritingIntermediateStakeholder ManagementAdvancedTeamworkAdvancedTraining and DevelopmentIntermediateClient Relationship ManagementAdvancedRegulatory ComplianceAdvancedAttention to DetailAdvancedEconomic Substance AdvisoryIntermediate

Knowledge Areas

Accounting PrinciplesFinancial Regulations and ComplianceTax Law and RegulationIsle of Man Law and RegulationPayroll AdministrationClient Service and Relationship ManagementReporting and DocumentationBusiness Management

Alternative Career Paths

Tax Manager90% match

Lead the tax function for a larger portfolio or firm, overseeing strategy and compliance.

Audit Manager75% match

Manage audit teams and processes, leveraging tax compliance and reporting expertise.

Financial Controller70% match

Oversee all financial operations, including tax, reporting, and compliance for an organization.

Compliance Manager65% match

Lead the compliance function, ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks across the business.

Consultant – Tax Advisory80% match

Provide specialist tax planning and advisory services to a range of clients.

Also Consider

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Observed Claude Usage

35%

of conversations

Job Zone

4/5

Considerable prep

O*NET Median Salary

£56k

US ref. $71k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Business and Financial Operations · Wage group: Accountants and Auditors

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