Tax Assistant Manager in London

Absolute Law Recruitment are seeking a Tax Assistant Manager to work for a prestigious Legal 500 Law Firm in Central London.

Role Purpose

To provide comprehensive support to the Tax team across advisory and compliance workstreams, assisting with technical research, client work, data analysis, and tax reporting while delivering a high standard of client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake research into UK tax legislation, HMRC guidance, and relevant case law to support tax advisory work.
• Analyse financial and tax data using Excel and other relevant software to produce accurate calculations and tax computations.
• Review client documentation in detail, identifying potential issues, highlighting areas requiring clarification, and preparing concise summaries with recommended actions.
• Assist in drafting tax advisory reports, letters, memoranda, and client correspondence for review by senior team members.
• Support the management of client and third-party service provider relationships by attending meetings, taking instructions, responding to queries, and ensuring timely follow-up.
• Assist in the preparation of marketing materials and work collaboratively with the Marketing team to produce technical content for external publication.
• Provide general support across both tax advisory and tax compliance engagements.
• Deliver exceptional client service, maintaining professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail at all times.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Qualifications

• Degree educated with a minimum 2:1 classification (preferably a BSc or BA).
• CTA qualified or ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent).

Experience

• Experience of UK tax compliance, including responsibility for a small portfolio of clients.
• Experience preparing UK tax returns and, ideally, undertaking first-level reviews of tax returns.
• Experience assisting with or preparing tax advisory reports, preferably for Owner Managed Businesses (OMBs).
• Exposure to international private client tax matters is desirable, including experience with non-UK structures for both UK resident and non-resident clients.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong understanding of UK tax legislation and compliance processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyse and interpret financial information accurately.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive, motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Professional, client-focused approach with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised with a commitment to delivering high-quality work and outstanding client service.

If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact us or email your CV for consideration.

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