Tax Manager / Senior Tax Accountant

My cliemnt 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.

The role requires strong technical tax knowledge, excellent client communication skills and the ability to supervise and support junior team members. Key responsibilities are as follows:

• 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.

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.