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Our clients area well-established and respected accountancy practice specialising in providing comprehensive accounting, tax, and compliance services to a diverse client base. With continued growth plans they are now seeking a Senior Manager who is ideally either CTA or ATT qualified, who is specialised in a variety of tax matters including compliance. You will be a natural leader, who has the ability to not only coach but lead by example to other Tax professionals and juniors within the team.
Key Responsibilities, Tasks and Activities
- Lead and manage the accounting, tax, and compliance functions, overseeing skilled teams of accountants, tax professionals, and compliance officers.
- Establish and develop a high-performing tax team, creating a robust framework for delivering top-tier tax services to clients.
- Oversee the compliance team, ensuring all financial and regulatory operations meet the highest standards of legal and ethical compliance.
- Tax Expertise:
- Utilise CTA /ATT qualifications to provide expert tax planning and advisory services, ensuring clients achieve tax efficiency and compliance.
- Develop and implement tailored tax strategies that align with client needs, focusing on risk management and tax liability minimisation.
- Keep abreast of changes in tax legislation, ensuring the firm's practices and advice remain compliant with the latest tax laws and regulations.
- Compliance Management:
- Oversee all compliance-related activities, ensuring strict adherence to statutory regulations and internal policies.
- Work closely with the compliance team to monitor and update compliance protocols, minimising the risk of non-compliance.
- Develop training programs to enhance staff understanding of compliance requirements and promote best practices across the firm.
- Client Engagement and Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, offering high-level advice on tax and compliance matters.
- Identify opportunities to enhance client service and business development through innovative financial solutions and proactive client support.
- Staff Development and Mentorship:
- Mentor and support the professional growth of team members, from onboarding through ongoing career development.
- Foster a collaborative and positive working environment that encourages knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and professional excellence.
Experience
- Significant post-qualification experience in tax and compliance management, ideally within an accountancy firm.
- Proven track record of managing and leading tax teams, with a strong focus on client service and strategic tax planning.
- Experience in managing compliance functions, ensuring adherence to all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with a flair for inspiring and motivating professionals.
Skills & Qualifications
- CTA / ATT qualified tax specialist, ACCA or ACA qualified.
- In-depth knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Proven ability to create and manage high-performing tax and compliance teams.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with clients and team members.
- Proficiency in accounting and tax software (e.g., Iris, Xero, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and time management.
In Return: A highly competitive salary and excellent company benefits, are on offer along with progression.
