Tax Manager or Senior Manager - M&A in Manchester

Tax Manager – Co-op Legal Services 30,000 to 33,000 plus excellent benefits (Work level 6B)Manchester, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Bristol, or Sheffield – hybrid working with 2 days a week in the office (find out more about our hybrid working policy at jobs.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy)Full time, 37.5 hoursWe're looking for a Tax Manager to join our Co-op Legal Services Finance team. If you have an accountancy or tax background, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and build a rewarding career within our growing legal business. Why this job mattersIn this role, you'll support our probate Case Managers in dealing with all the self-assessment tax returns on probate and estate administration cases varying in complexity. What you'll doPrepare, reconcile, and file the lifetime tax position of a deceased, up to date of death, including any accounting and corporate compliance requirementsPrepare the interim and final accounts for the period of administration, including any tax compliance requirementsProvide case managers with tax support, so they can provide the best advice to our clientsHelp develop tax modules to aid business developmentEngage with HMRC where requiredWhat you'll bringWe're committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. A TEP, AAT, ACCA, ACA qualifications, or similar qualifications – or you're working towards this Knowledge of bookkeeping and and/or personal tax accountsExcellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build relationships with partners across the businessGreat organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple prioritiesWhy Co-op?We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays A pension with up to 10% employer contributionsPrivate healthcare (wl5), private healthcare for you and your family (wl4)Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)Coaching and training to support your career developmentWagestream app – giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earnA place you'll belongWe're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work. We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusionPlease note that we may close applications for this role early.As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. These will include an SRA check, credit checks, and a DBS (disclosure and barring service) check.