We are looking to expand our Private Tax Team in Inverness. Successful candidates will be part of our PC team of over 70 specialists. We were nominated for STEP Private Client Awards 2022 where we were shortlisted for Accountancy Team of the Year.
Johnston Carmichael provides tax advice to more than 13,000 clients who rely on us to handle their personal affairs and help them navigate an area subject to complex and constantly changing regulations.
We are looking to recruit a Tax Assistant Manager/Manager who will be responsible for a portfolio of private clients. Working closely with the Tax Partner and Senior Manager to shape and deliver the objectives of the Private Client department. The successful candidate will work closely with the Private Client tax team and Client Relationship Managers, assisting in the delivery of both compliance and advisory services to clients. The Assistant Manager/Manager will also engage with our JC Wealth advisors and other departments to deliver a comprehensive service offering.
The Tax Assistant Manager/Manager will be responsible for (but not limited to):
* Involvement on tax advisory and planning work on client portfolio and other ad-hoc projects as they arise with support from wider tax team.
* Managing a diverse portfolio of personal tax clients, ensuring a high-quality tax compliance service.
* Supervision and management of the personal tax return process.
* Involvement in written negotiations on HMRC enquiries.
* Oral and written communication with HMRC ensuring compliance with the relevant statutory requirements.
* Meeting deadlines within the allocated budget.
* Billing and WIP management.
* Monitoring the tax compliance position using tax administration software, keeping internal control records up to date and ensuring compliance with quality control procedures.
* Mentoring and training Tax Seniors and Assistants.
* Delegating work to Tax Seniors and Assistants.
* Giving regular constructive feedback to those completing work for you.
* Liaising with the client service team and with colleagues in other disciplines to provide a co-ordinated service to the client.
* Maintaining an up-to-date technical knowledge of business tax, personal tax and capital taxes.
* Supporting the firm’s business development in the local area.
* Ensuring compliance with internal (tax methodology and risk management) and external (regulatory) requirements.
About You:
* A leader of your work and your professional learning.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to positively impact and influence others.
* Relevant experience in this or a similar role is preferred.
* Qualified CA (or equivalent) or ATT, CTA or STEP.
* Good working knowledge of UK tax legislation.
* Project and time management skills where they are used to working to tight deadlines and budgets.
* The ability and interest in understanding the client’s business.
* Confident in client-facing situations.
* IT literate with a good working knowledge of Excel and Word.
Why JC?
With 11 offices across Scotland and beyond, we’re one of the country’s leading firms of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers. Working at Johnston Carmichael means working in a team of over 900 sharp minds - each of which is valued and heard. We support our people to ensure they can grow their own way through proactive learning and development.
If you value enabling leadership, quality, integrity, and a workplace that prioritises giving back as much as you put in, then Johnston Carmichael is the firm for you.
How working for us can work for you:
As a valued member of the Johnston Carmichael team, you’ll benefit from a number of employee benefits including but not exhaustive to; a personal pension scheme, annual leave, and life assurance, as well as your own personal training and development plan.
We know that 9-5 office hours aren’t for everyone. We support flexible working and also use a hybrid working model. One size doesn’t fit all, so let’s discuss what might work for you and our firm.
Doing the Right Thing and Standing in Other People’s Shoes are two of our core values. We nurture and celebrate individuality at Johnston Carmichael. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all communities. Our culture is one where everyone is enabled to be a leader of their work and their learning.
If you’re ready to work in an innovative and forward-thinking firm alongside talented, sharp minds, apply today.
At Johnston Carmichael we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request. We also welcome applications from individuals who have had time away from paid employment.
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