Private Client Tax Senior Manager

Crowe is a leading national audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm with global reach and local expertise. Our vision is to be recognised as essential to the future success of our clients by helping them to answer tomorrow’s questions and make smart decisions that have lasting value through the highest quality audit, tax, advisory and consulting services.

Our Tax team are looking for a Senior Manager to join their exciting and growing department. This is a key role within the Private Client department, where you will be required to provide technical support and excellent client service, managing a portfolio of key clients and be instrumental in helping to grow the business.

Your role will involve taking leadership within the manager team and with team members, and you should be able to successfully deal credibly and professionally with high-net-worth clients and other professional advisors. As such, excellent technical skills are crucial; equally crucial will be your ability to impart complex tax technical information to non-experts. Part of your role will be to mentor more junior staff and help them to develop their soft skills and provide technical training where needed.

• Review tax returns and computations in conjunction with agreed timescales; ensures the efficient and risk managed delivery of compliance.
• Supporting senior staff on tax planning and other ad hoc projects.
• Build good rapport with clients, manage and meet client expectations.
• Demonstrable technical knowledge in many areas of tax relevant to private clients, including those relating to international clients, property, income tax, capital gains tax, IHT, trusts and estates.
• A good working knowledge of UK resident and non-domiciled tax matters, including offshore trusts and structures is essential.
• Excellent report writing skills, with the ability to tailor the report to the reader.
• Manage work in progress to ensure recoverability targets can be met and ensure that clients are provided with realistic fee quotes and updated on a regular basis.
• Respond quickly to clients, and anticipate client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress to all aspects of the service provided.
• Take steps to minimise professional risk, including the appropriate documentation of services provided.
• Other ad hoc duties in line with business requirements.

The role would suit an experienced private client tax manager looking to move up to senior manager, or an established senior manager looking for a fresh challenge within a new and progressive environment. Ability to use own initiative and ensure that the clients’ needs are fully met. Display a flexible, professional approach and have the confidence and ability to establish credibility with Partners and clients.

You will ideally have experience in advising on a wide range of tax issues which should include the following areas:

• Leading delivery of the compliance with minimal Partner oversight on multiple projects.
• Advanced understanding of tax matters relating to private clients, many with international interests.
• Confidently interacts with HMRC regarding complex issues on behalf of clients.
• Understands Clients’ attitudes to risk and ensures advice is communicated correctly and consistently.
• Building others’ knowledge of the firm.

At Crowe we understand that it is often the culture and values of a firm that are most important when looking for a new workplace. We invest in our people to help them be the best they can be. We value new ideas and innovation, and welcome people who are committed to making a difference by delivering excellent services to our people, clients and communities.

Crowe is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in recruitment and employment. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation, driving effectiveness in our teams and providing our clients with a quality service.