Customs & Trade Tax Senior Manager - Londonup to £105,000This is an exciting opportunity to work in the market leading Global Trade team. As a Senior Manager you will manage diverse projects for high profile clients, support exciting new business development opportunities, provide stewardship to develop junior members of the team and expand your horizons as you support businesses respond to topical issues, such as Brexit, and a significantly changed customs landscape, on a UK and global scale. Working in the Global Trade Advisory team you will work collaboratively with other tax and consulting teams, with the firms teams based overseas and/or directly on client sites, providing the chance to broaden knowledge and network, globally, on a regular basis.The Global Trade and broader Indirect Tax team has a reputation for being proactive, entrepreneurial, successful and fun to work in. The roleThe role will expose you to working with some of the largest, most recognisable brands and corporations across the globe. We boast a wealthy, rapidly increasing, portfolio of clients across all industries - from owner-managed businesses to large multinationals, operating within the consumer, industrial products, aerospace, automotive, energy and resources, technology/telecoms, financial services and public service sectors.As a Senior Manager you will manage projects that support global clients manage their customs and trade footprint, from advising them on how to navigate the changes in customs and excise legislative requirements, supporting with the implementation of supply chain governance, operation and duty optimisation strategies, to engaging with HMRC to obtain rulings, repayments, authorisations and respond to audits.You will also be given access to further development support covering soft skills, advanced technical knowledge and commercial awareness through a programme of regular courses to help you continue to build your professional skills.It is up to you to take this independence and build your own network. Whilst autonomy is encouraged the team network will always be available when you need support and advice.Working on existing client engagements - regularly reporting directly to a director or partner and undertaking account management, which includes responsibilities for take-on, delivery, billing and cash collectionDrafting and reviewing client advice (reports / memos / telcon advice / email notes of advice), running client workshops, meetings and training sessionsAssisting with developing less experienced staff with hands on advice and supportAssisting with deepening relationships with target clients/accounts and contributing to winning new work, including proposals and bid workInput into development of new market opportunities locally, nationally and internationally with an opportunity to lead the market development of the new ideasWorking closely with colleagues in other parts of the firmHaving a broader perspective of potential issues encountered when managing diverse teams and the strategies to overcome them, having a clear understanding of the firm's commitment to creating a more inclusive culture.Customs experience working either in-house, in practice or at a Tax Authority. delegate effectively and work well with othersOutstanding communication (written and verbal) and inter-personal skillsThe ability to be proactive, identify opportunities and take early responsibilityExcellent client facing, relationship building and business development skills, coupled with commercial awarenessTo discuss this role further please contact Maisie on 07855746366 or email maisie.horrell@pro-tax.co.uk________
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