US / UK Personal Tax Assistant Manager
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Mayfair
Salary: £Competitive
About Us
Established in 1975, Sopher + Co is a trusted business adviser of choice for entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, high net worth individuals, professional partnerships and expats. Our roots in Elstree led to our early client base in the media and entertainment industry. Since then we have grown immensely, with our portfolio now spanning over 20 industries. Our success is within our people - with endless opportunities and open-mind approach, Sopher + Co is a place where you can drive your career and ambitions forward, sharing and promoting our commitment to excellent client experience.
We are looking for an experienced Tax Assistant Manager to join our growing Tax team in our Borehamwood office. The role offers variety, autonomy and the opportunity to work with an incredibly broad range of clients. You’ll also be responsible for providing US and UK individual tax advisory and compliance services to US connected individuals. Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Taking ownership for financial management of the portfolio, WIP management, billing targets and cash collection
Participate in developing and pursuing new clients including preparing for, attending meetings and drafting follow up correspondence
Document and communicate workflow status to Manager on a regular basis
Ensure all jobs are completed within specific budgets, keeping Manager informed at all times of progress of job
Ensure timesheets are completed and submitted weekly
Ensure WIP levels are kept within set budgets and advise Manager of potential budget over runs
Ensure productivity level meets or exceeds budget expectation
Draft Bills for clients and submit to Manager for approval
Assist junior staff in developing their understanding of the various software packages, tax laws and statutory requirements
Supervising junior members of staff with an active role to maximise their performance and during the annual staff appraisal process
Keep abreast of developments in accounting, taxation and relevant computer software
Attend all allocated internal and external training sessions as required
Personal Requirements
Sopher + Co take pride in their employees and their achievements whilst praising and recognising hard work. We are looking for people who embrace the 3 C’s – change, challenge and commitment. You will also have/be:
At least 5 seasons’ experience with US and UK personal tax compliance
Experience of review and signing US and UK income tax returns
Management / coaching of junior members of staff
Experience with CCH ProSystem and UK tax preparation software
Enrolled Agent, ATT
Entrepreneurial self-starter
Experience working with US and UK tax rules and efficiently managing the interaction between the two tax regimes
Knowledge and experience with corporates and trusts (preferred by not essential)
Experience of signing US tax returns
Supervision of junior staff in gathering information for completion of US and UK tax returns
Good problem-solving skills to address client issues
Strong communication and interpersonal skills between clients, staff and management
Advanced computer operational skills
Organised and with a high level of time management skills and solid attention to detail
Experience working with CCH and Virtual Cabinet
The ability to work with prestigious clients who require complete confidentiality
Knowledge and experience with trusts advantageous but not essential
Team player and promoter of a positive working culture among the team members
In Return
We will offer you a competitive package, including extensive benefits for you and your family, a comfortable warm and friendly environment with great people and the chance to work with some of the most prestigious clients that no other family-based firm can offer. Sopher + Co strongly believe in staff development and continuously encourage internal progression.
Sopher + Co is committed to the principle of equality of opportunity in employment and we expect all our employees to act in accordance with this policy, we recognise the key role it plays in the success of our business