Tax Manager​/Senior Tax Accountant

Overview

My client is a three partner Chartered Accountancy practice with 9 staff specialising in accountancy, taxation and business advice to the SME owner managed sector. They are looking for a Tax Manager / Senior Tax Accountant with experience of working in a broad range of areas from personal tax including Trusts and Estates through to VAT, MTD for Income Tax, accounting and corporation tax.

The role is weighted approximately 70% personal tax and 30% other general practice work as outlined below.

• Preparation of Self-Assessment Tax Returns including non-residents, deputyship clients and Trust and Estates. Managing client relationships and providing practical tax advice on day-to-day matters.
• Assist the Partners in assigning workloads and reviewing the work of other team members, helping to assist with their development.
• Work in a general practice role - including client bookkeeping, VAT Returns, year-end accounts, corporation tax and audit.
• Liaising with HMRC regarding tax refunds, penalties, appeals and compliance matters.
• Preparation and review of ATED returns, P11D returns and 60-day Capital Gains Tax returns.
• Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the firm.

• Strong technical tax knowledge, excellent client communication skills and the ability to supervise and support junior team members.

This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities. Must be totally responsible and pro-active for meeting deadlines, chasing clients and have a good rapport with clients and staff.