Mixed Tax manager

• Location: East London
• Job Type: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), with agile working options
• Salary: Competitive

A prestigious firm in East London, boasting 11 partners and multiple offices across the UK, is looking for a Mixed Tax Manager. This role is ideal for a tax professional who is adept at handling a mix of 60% corporate tax returns and 40% private client work. The successful candidate will support Client Directors in delivering technically excellent tax advice and play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining strong client relationships to foster new business opportunities.

• Prepare and review corporate and personal tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations.
• Conduct Capital Allowances reports/analysis for audit clients.
• Deliver tax planning initiatives for corporate clients to minimise tax liabilities and optimise tax efficiency, including R&D, employee share schemes, and EIS/SEIS applications/implementation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as a trusted advisor on tax matters and providing proactive advice.
• Research complex tax issues and provide recommendations to clients and colleagues, including report writing when required.
• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, ensuring high-quality work and adherence to deadlines.
• Professionally handle HMRC enquiries, negotiating where relevant and liaising between HMRC and the client.
• Review team members’ work, providing support and training as needed.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal ad hoc tax queries across all locations.
• Stay updated on changes in tax legislation and ensure compliance with all relevant requirements.

• Experience in corporate and personal tax within an accountancy practice.
• Knowledge of property tax would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of corporate and personal tax principles, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and provide innovative tax solutions.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex tax concepts.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in Iris software (preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Graduate calibre with CTA or equivalent qualification preferred but not essential.

• 23 days’ holiday per annum, increasing with service.
• Agile working with 2 days WFH per week and core hours.
• Group income protection and life insurance at 4x salary.
• Health cash benefits scheme and private medical insurance.
• Pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Employee discount scheme.

To apply for the Mixed Tax Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.