Senior Manager / Tax Manager in Guildford, Surrey

We are recruiting for a Tax Senior or Manager on behalf of a well-established independent accountancy firm. Currently, the accounts team deals with the corporate tax for clients; however, it would be desirable that the successful candidate take on some of the corporate tax work. The firm would prefer this to be a mixed tax experience and the role; however, candidates with mainly personal tax experience would be considered.

The firm is open to the experience and qualification level of applicants and would consider nearly qualified candidates at semi-senior level, at a lower than advertised salary. That said, ideally, applicants will be qualified with significant tax experience gained within a UK practice environment at Tax Senior or Manager position.

Depending on your level, as Tax Senior or Manager your responsibilities will include:

• To cost effectively provide advisory, compliance and tax planning services to your portfolio of predominantly personal tax clients within agreed budgets and timescales.
• Potentially take on some of the corporate tax clients.
• Advising on and assisting with technical and compliance in respect of all taxes (i.e. Inheritance, VAT, Capital, Corporate and Personal tax).
• Effective communication with clients to ensure they are fully appraised of their tax affairs and are made aware of their tax liabilities in a timely manner.
• Exploiting tax planning opportunities and other services.
• Meeting statutory deadlines and billing targets.
• To grow and develop the Tax Department, including assistance with recruitment and staff development.
• To provide technical tax expertise to team members and provide support, mentoring and training as required.
• Attending client meetings and communicating verbally and in writing to ensure that clients are up to date and aware of deadlines, potential tax liabilities and penalties.
• Keep up to date with any taxation changes.

We welcome applications from candidates who satisfy the following:

• Depending upon the level of role sought, be either ACA/ACCA/CTA/ATT qualified, or nearly qualified; exceptional qualified by experience candidates may be considered.
• At least three years experience within a UK practice environment, with excellent knowledge of UK personal & corporate taxation.
• Good knowledge of applicable laws, codes, regulations and economic principles.
• Commercial Acumen.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) is essential; you should also be familiar with accounting/taxation software.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Methodical working, ability to prioritise workload and appropriate use of initiative.
• Have excellent judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Be flexible and open to changing priorities and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Have a team-focused approach.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a student or graduate visa. Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.