Tax Disputes Manager – North of England

About the role

We are a specialist boutique tax investigations and dispute resolution firm seeking an experienced Tax Disputes Manager to join our growing North of England team. You will work on complex HMRC enquiries, investigations and tax dispute matters, providing strategic advice and negotiating outcomes for a diverse client base.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of complex HMRC tax disputes and investigations from initial enquiry through to resolution.
• Lead COP8 and COP9 matters, including disclosure strategies, information requests, settlement negotiations and resolution processes.
• Advise clients on dispute strategy, technical risks, potential outcomes and engagement with HMRC.
• Liaise directly with HMRC investigators, technical specialists and other professional advisers.
• Draft high‑quality technical correspondence, submissions, settlement proposals and advice reports.
• Negotiate with HMRC to achieve commercially focused outcomes for clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, intermediaries and stakeholders.
• Support the growth and development of the firm’s tax disputes offering.

Required profile

• Strong experience in UK tax disputes, investigations and HMRC enquiry work.
• Demonstrable experience handling COP8 and COP9 investigations.
• Proven ability to manage complex tax disputes independently and negotiate with HMRC.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly.

Required skills

• Knowledge of HMRC Code of Practice 8 (COP8) and Code of Practice 9 (COP9).
• Understanding of HMRC enquiry procedures, disclosures, penalties, settlements and dispute resolution processes.

What we offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Exposure to technically challenging cases and high‑profile client interaction.
• Collaborative specialist environment with opportunities for professional development.