THE COMPANY
A.C.T is a private client-centric group of companies based in Mayfair that provides wealth structuring and advisory services to its clients. Please see our website act.londonfor further information.
THE ROLE
We are looking for a well-rounded office based Corporate Tax Manager, able to think out of the box and with a firm grasp of the needs of a diverse portfolio of clients join our team in Mayfair (London) and become a team player working in co-ordination with the leadership team of the A.C.T. group.
The key objectives of the role are:
- Act as a key point of contact and expert advisor for corporate tax matters, guiding clients on and preparing and filing their corporate tax affairs from a compliance perspective
- Manage a portfolio of corporate clients to include the preparation of Corporation Tax Returns for a broad range of clients from privately owned and entrepreneurial businesses to multi-national firms
- Support wider tax team with corporate tax planning and other advisory matters
- Play an active role in business development on existing portfolio of clients
- Prepare proposals and written advice across a range of topics to include multi-jurisdictional tax compliance, cross-border transactions and UK inbound/outbound investments, international tax and UK tax due diligence, permanent establishments, CFC rules, tax residence, mergers and acquisitions and corporate structuring
- Significantly contribute to the overall future growth of the corporate tax team and of the business
- Be client facing and work together with the Leadership Team
GENERAL
- Flag potential trouble spots to the leadership team
- Respond quickly to, as well as anticipate client requests/needs, keep clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided and maintain regular contact with clients
- Recognise and keep the leadership team informed about, any new business opportunities for own and other departments arising on existing and new clients
- Liaise with HMRC, clients, banks, other professionals
- Ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and keep all parties informed of overruns
- Ensure that the firms quality control procedures are adhered to
- Identify risk and technical matters, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters
- Provide overall compliance and technical support on client matters where required
- Actively participate in bids/proposals for new work
- Manage WIP and Billing process
knowledge, skills & qualifications
- A minimum 7 years of experience working in a UK tax advisory and compliance department
- ACA/ACCA qualified
- CTA qualified advantageous; we are open to high performing applicants with other relevant tax experience who hold a suitable foreign tax qualification
- Specialist in Corporate Tax with a mix of compliance and advisory experience in a Top10 network firm
- Strong organization skills
- Fluency in at least 1 of the major European languages (Spanish, Italian, French, German, Portuguese, Russian or Turkish) desired
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure on multiple projects to meet deadlines
- Excellent level of Microsoft Office Suite, IRIS, Sage, FreeAgent, Xero, OneSource, Caseware, SAP
- Sound knowledge of UK corporate and income taxation
Competencies
- Strong entrepreneurial streak and willingness to be part of a small team
- Have a can do attitude
- Street wise with superior negotiation skills and the confidence to challenge where required.
- Project management experience ideal.
- A self-starter, adaptable person with problem solving mentality and the confidence to challenge where required.
- Confidence to ask questions and/or seek solutions when required.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle highly sensitive information.
- Outstanding organisational skills.
- Refined interpersonal skills, with the ability to form good working relationships with key clients, investors and other parties including UHNWI, celebrities and peers
- Ability to remain firm yet polite and professional when dealing with difficult issues.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced international environment.
- Takes responsibility and accountability for own work.
- Works in a cooperative, respectful manner with colleagues, clients and the wider community
Office based 5 days x week
Salary up to £65K p.a.