Tax Manager - Reed : Job Details

A well-established Accountancy Practice based in Chelmsford, who are currently looking for a Tax Manager to join their growing team.

The role requires an experienced individual of Personal Tax compliance processes and workflow. However, there is also ample opportunity to get involved in high-value advisory work for a varied portfolio of individuals.

As well as guiding and mentoring a team of tax staff, you will also need to play a pivotal role in supporting the leaders of the Tax Service Line in delivering a strategic and successful approach.

The firm operate a hybrid working model, so you will split your time between the office, client sites when required, and from home when you are able.

Accountabilities:

• Management of a large portfolio of individuals and unincorporated businesses, covering a broad range of affairs and complexity.• Management of the entire team’s compliance cycle, from overseeing the preparation of documents, subsequent reviews, advising clients directly of their tax positions and submission to HMRC.• Lead annual filing processes for all manner of compliance matters.• Complete and review complex compliance work to the highest of standards and using this touch point to continually identify tax planning opportunities for clients and subsequently pursue them.• Line managing and mentoring of junior members of the tax team.• Assisting with the internal tax training of staff within the team.• Consistently act as an example to the staff around you and demonstrate the importance of integrity and high-quality work.• Working collaboratively with staff across all our office locations to constantly improve our compliance processes and ensure that we continue to be at the cutting edge of tax technology enabling efficient delivery of quality tax work.• Promote the Tax Service Line across the group and assist teams in other locations with tax matters.

Skills/Qualifications:

• CTA qualification preferred.• Strong tax technical knowledge and advisory experience.• A continued aspiration to further your skill set.• The ability to spot tax planning opportunities and progress these independently with clients.• Proven track record of managing a varied tax portfolio.• The ability to work autonomously and lead others.• Excellent organisational skills.• The ability to review other people’s work and develop junior staff through clear and constructive feedback.• The ability to build a rapport and develop strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.

If interested in hearing more about this position, please apply directly or contact Ben Bennett at Reed Accountancy Practice.