Role description
From the employerJob Opportunity: Tax Manager
Location: Weybridge, Surrey
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Working Pattern: Hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days in the office
TPF Recruitment, the leading accountancy practice recruiters in the South, are delighted to be supporting a growing and forward-thinking independent accountancy practice with the recruitment of a Tax Manager.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional who is looking to take ownership of a varied personal tax portfolio while playing an important role in the development of the wider tax team.
The firm has a strong focus on client relationships, technology and continuous improvement, offering a modern working environment where individuals are encouraged to contribute ideas and develop their careers.
The Role
As Tax Manager, you will take responsibility for managing a diverse portfolio of personal tax clients, providing a high level of service and delivering proactive tax advice.
You will also coordinate the tax team, review work and support the development of junior members, while working closely with the accounts and bookkeeping teams to provide a joined-up service to clients.
Key responsibilities will include
Managing a diverse portfolio of personal tax clients
Overseeing the preparation and submission of personal tax returns
Reviewing tax computations and ensuring work is accurate and compliant
Identifying tax planning opportunities and providing proactive advice
Managing client meetings, calls and advisory discussions
Acting as a trusted point of contact for clients and developing long-term relationships
Coordinating workloads and ensuring tax deadlines are met
Supporting billing and business reporting
Liaising with HMRC regarding enquiries, disclosures, investigations and compliance matters
Working closely with the accounts and bookkeeping teams to identify opportunities to add value
Reviewing and providing constructive feedback on junior team members' work
Supporting the training, mentoring and development of the wider tax team
Keeping up to date with changes in UK tax legislation and ensuring advice remains technically robust
Embracing technology and identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency
Requirements
- The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will likely have
CTA or ATT qualified
At least 5 years' post-qualification experience within an accountancy practice
Strong technical knowledge of UK personal taxation
Proven experience managing a portfolio of personal tax clients
Experience reviewing work and supporting the development of junior team members
Strong client relationship and communication skills
Experience dealing with HMRC enquiries and tax compliance matters
Good organisational and workload management skills
A proactive and commercially minded approach
Comfortable using Xero, QuickBooks and other cloud-based practice software
An interest in technology, automation and improving ways of working
Benefits
- What's on Offer
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- Flexible hours and hybrid working
- Minimum of 3 days per week in the office
- 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Pension contribution
- Phone allowance
Regular training and professional development
Opportunity to play a key role in a growing practice
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunity to contribute ideas and influence how the practice develops
Excellent long-term career progression opportunities
For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, or other accountancy practice roles, please reach out to Kourtney Luckett on 01483 900 940, kourtney@tpfrecruitment.com or via Kourtney Luckett | LinkedIn.
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