Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire, England
£55k - 70k per year + Benefits
Probate Manager St Albans, Hertfordshire
About the Role
Newstaff Employment Services is recruiting for an experienced Probate Manager to join a well-established firm based in St Albans, Hertfordshire.
This role involves managing a varied caseload of probate and estate administrations, including taxable and non-taxable estates. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of probate processes and inheritance tax regulations.
Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire
Salary: £55,000 – £70,000 per annum + excellent benefits package
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week (flexi-time available)
Contract Type: Permanent
Key Responsibilities
* Engaging with Partners/Directors and clients via telephone, email, and face-to-face meetings to scope and progress cases.
* Preparing correspondence to request asset and liability valuations.
* Providing regular updates to executors on case progress.
* Preparing relevant Inheritance Tax forms, including understanding nil rate bands and transferable nil rate bands.
* Handling probate applications and liaising with HMRC, HMCTS, and third parties.
* Advising executors on asset collection, liability payments, and estate distribution.
* Maintaining and preparing estate accounts.
* Preparing estate tax returns, beneficiary statements (R185), and 60-Day UK Property CGT returns, where applicable.
Skills & Experience Required
* Proven experience in probate and estate administration.
* Strong understanding of Inheritance Tax allowances and reliefs (business and agricultural relief desirable but not essential).
* Excellent client engagement skills, both written and verbal.
* Ability to work independently while managing multiple cases efficiently.
* Attention to detail with strong analytical skills.
IT Systems Used
* Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
* CCH Practice Management System.
* Various digital accounts and applications.
Qualifications & Education
* CTA and/or STEP qualified (or a strong desire to work towards a STEP qualification).
What We Offer
* Competitive salary (£55,000 – £70,000 per annum).
* Excellent benefits package.
* Flexible working hours with a 37.5-hour workweek.
* A supportive and professional working environment.
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this job in St Albans, don’t wait—apply today! A friendly member of the Newstaff Recruitment Agency team will contact you shortly.
If you have any questions or need more information, please get in touch with Anne Marie at 01727 864 777 or send your CV to annemarie.harrington@newstaffemployment.co.uk.
Reference: AMH/PM - STA-3225
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