Accounts and Tax Manager in Harrow

Tax & Accounts Manager

Location: Harrow

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

We are recruiting on behalf of an established accountancy practice seeking an experienced Tax & Accounts Manager to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice professional looking for a broad, client-facing position covering statutory accounts, Corporation Tax and Personal Tax/Self Assessment.

The successful candidate will manage a varied portfolio of limited companies, owner-managed businesses and individual clients, taking responsibility for accounts and tax compliance while developing strong relationships with clients.

The Role

As Tax & Accounts Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of limited companies, owner-managed businesses and personal tax clients.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for limited companies.
• Preparing accounts for sole traders and partnerships.
• Preparing and reviewing Corporation Tax computations and CT600 returns.
• Preparing and reviewing Personal Tax/Self Assessment returns for directors, shareholders, sole traders, landlords and other individuals.
• Calculating tax liabilities and ensuring clients are advised of relevant payment and filing deadlines.
• Identifying tax planning opportunities for clients.
• Dealing with HMRC correspondence and routine enquiries.
• Liaising with Companies House where required.
• Maintaining regular contact with clients and ensuring information is obtained ahead of statutory deadlines.
• Reviewing bookkeeping and year-end records and identifying necessary adjustments.
• Providing clear and practical advice to clients regarding their accounts and tax position.
• Ensuring work is completed accurately, efficiently and in accordance with UK statutory requirements.
• Reviewing work prepared by junior members of the team.
• Supporting and mentoring junior staff where appropriate.
• Working closely with the firm's Directors/Partners on more complex client matters.

The Candidate

We are looking for someone with strong experience gained within a UK accountancy practice who is comfortable independently managing accounts and tax work.

The successful candidate is likely to have:

• Strong experience preparing and/or reviewing statutory accounts.
• Good Corporation Tax knowledge, including CT600 preparation.
• Strong Personal Tax and Self Assessment experience.
• Experience dealing with owner-managed businesses and company directors.
• Experience managing a client portfolio and multiple deadlines.
• Good knowledge of HMRC and Companies House requirements.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The confidence to manage work independently and take ownership of client relationships.
• Experience with areas such as Capital Gains Tax, property taxation, VAT, partnership taxation and owner-managed business tax planning would be advantageous.

Qualifications

Candidates may be:

• ACA / ACCA / CTA / ATT qualified;
• Part-qualified with substantial relevant experience;

Our client is particularly interested in practical UK accountancy practice experience

The Opportunity

This position offers the opportunity to join an established practice in a responsible and varied role with significant client contact.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to manage their own portfolio, work closely with senior members of the practice and contribute to the ongoing development of client relationships.