Tax Assistant Manager

position summary
focus financial partner firm gelfand rennert & feldman is seeking a tax assistant manager. The tax assistant manager must be an organized technically capable and client-focused tax professional who is comfortable working across both compliance and advisory matters. They must have strong review skills sound judgement and the confidence to support and develop more junior members of the team. This position will be based from our london office on a full-time basis with potential for hybrid working following a 4-month probation.

the hybrid work arrangement may be adjusted or altered to fill the needs of the role including potentially working in-office for 3 days per week.

primary responsibilities

• manage a portfolio of tax clients across personal tax and corporation tax compliancematters.
• review tax returns computations and supporting work prepared by junior team members to ensure accuracy quality and timely delivery.
• provide support on tax advisory and planning assignments including research analysis and preparation of written reports.
• act as a day-to-day point of contact for clients building strong relationships and responding to queries in a professional and commercial manner.
• assist with identifying tax planning opportunities and supporting senior team members in delivering advisory solutions.
• support the tax director and tax manager in workflow management prioritization of deadlines and allocation of work across the team.
• coach support and develop junior colleagues through regular review feedback and on-the-job guidance.
• maintain up-to-date knowledge of uk tax legislation and communicate relevant changes to clients and colleagues where appropriate.
• ensure all work is completed in line with internal quality standards professional requirements and agreed deadlines
• oversee the monitoring of tax compliance deadlines including self-assessment corporation tax cgt ated p11ds and employment related securities.
• oversee inhouse tax training for staff across the firm.
• liaise with business management teams accounts teams and directors.

qualifications

• cta or aat qualified or qualified by relevant experience
• at least 5 years experience in a tax role with exposure to tax compliance advisory
  and planning work
• a collaborative and proactive approach with a strong commitment to client service
• strong technical knowledge of personal tax and corporation tax
• experience of reviewing work prepared by junior colleagues and providing clear
  constructive feedback
• proven ability to draft clear and accurate tax planning and advisory reports
• excellent verbal and written communication and consultative skills
• comfort communicating across all levels of the organization
• expert knowledge of microsoft office (excel word outlook)
• the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently
• familiarity with cch and quickbooks is highly preferred

actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience subject matter expertise geographic location where work will be performed and the applicants skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidate information including education and work experience is verified upon an offer of employment.

Falsification of application information may be grounds for denying employment.

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about focus financial partners

focus is a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated wealth management family office and business management services. Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique client-first fiduciary philosophy focus helps individuals families and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs. To learn more about focus visit follow the company onlinkedin.

focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidates skillset and without regard to an employee or candidates race color religion sex (including pregnancy) gender identity sexual orientation national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local state and/or federal law.

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