Partnership Tax Manager

Our client is an international law firm with 23 offices across the globe and currently has over 1000 staff. The firm has won many awards over the years including International Law Firm of the Year. They have an excellent benefits package that includes 25 days holiday, subsidised restaurant, generous pension, enhanced maternity & paternity pay and corporate sports club rates.

They are looking to recruit a Partnership Tax Manager.

The Partner Financial Affairs team comprises c. 10 accountants and tax advisers who, together, handle tax and related financial matters for the firm and its partners globally. The Partner Financial Affairs team sits within the wider London Accounts department of c. 70 individuals. You will report to the Head of Group Tax.

Responsibilities

• Prepare UK partnership computations for several group entities.
• Facilitate non-UK entity and partner tax filings by providing relevant information and analysis to external tax advisers.
• Assist with UK partners' tax compliance, including preparation and review of personal tax returns.
• Prepare the annual Management Charge allocation between global offices.
• Prepare the annual partner Profit Share Allocation schedule.
• Support the business in managing withholding tax issues.
• Respond to ad hoc queries across various taxes.

Candidate Profile

• Several years' mixed tax experience with a large accountancy firm and/or the in-house tax team of a professional services firm. Law firm experience preferred but not essential.
• Sound understanding of partnership and personal tax issues.
• ACA/ACCA/CTA/ATT qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Ideally experienced in using CCH.
• Proven experience of managing competing deadlines and providing excellent client service.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Excellent attention to detail and focus on quality.
• Proven ability as a self-starter - proactive, taking ownership, seeing tasks through to completion.
• Team player - practical, enthusiastic and flexible.

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