We are looking to recruit a Private Client Tax Manager.
This role requires responsibility for a portfolio of private clients. Working closely with Partners and Client Relationship Managers to deliver the objectives of the Private Client Team. Support in the management of the department’s compliance function and ensuring adherence to internal policy and procedures.
Location for this role would be either Aberdeen/Inverurie/Fraserburgh.
The Tax Manager will be responsible for (but not limited to):
* Involvement in the provision of high level technical and tax planning advice to clients, working as necessary with other members of the Tax Team, Partners and Client Relationship Managers
* Maintaining an up to date technical knowledge of business tax, personal tax and capital taxes
* 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 clients
* Involvement on tax advisory and planning work on clients and other ad-hoc projects as they arise
* Managing a diverse portfolio of personal tax clients, ensuring a high-quality tax compliance service
* 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:
The successful candidate will have the ability to complete tasks on an accurate and timely basis, prioritise conflicting deadlines and work proactively, as well as communicate effectively at all levels, internally and externally. They will also have a good working knowledge of UK tax legislation, project and time management skills where they are used to working to tight deadlines and budgets, and the ability and interest in understanding the client’s business. They will be confident in client-facing situations and be IT literate with a good working knowledge of Excel and Word.
The successful candidate will have personal tax experience with working knowledge of other taxes and practical experience of using software systems in the preparation of personal and company tax returns. They will have qualified in CTA, CA, ATT, or equivalent, with evidence of Continuing Professional 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 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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