Tax Assistant Manager

The Firm:

A well regarded Top 50 accountancy firm with an increasing presence across the north of England are looking to strengthen their emerging local team with the appointment of a Tax Senior or Assistant Tax Manager at their offices in Newcastle city centre.

The firm work with a wide client base including UHNWIs, owner-managed businesses, celebrities, non-doms and other leading professionals. We are looking for an individual who is ready to take on a higher level of responsibility with a more complex portfolio of clients with more technical issues. At the same time providing team support with review work and training where required. Hybrid working.

The Role:

Working as part of a small local team in Newcastle city centre with flexibility to work across home and office you will be guided by the Tax Manager with both your training and ability to achieve your career goals.

We are looking for an individual who is able to partner with clients and develop meaningful relationships in order to become a trusted advisor. You will be responsible for the preparation of various financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations and standards.

You will be preparing personal tax returns, partnership tax returns, P11D’s and PSA’s for a variety of managers, taking ownership of all aspects of the tax return process and client advisory. You will be tasked with proactively managing budgets and time reporting, ensuring accurate and timely recording of billable hours and adherence to agreed-upon budgets and timelines.

You will be encouraged to foster strong client relationships by consistently delivering excellent client service, maintaining professionalism, and effectively communicating findings and recommendations. Continuously enhancing your technical knowledge, skills, and industry expertise through self-study, firm-provided training, and on-the-job learning opportunities.

Experience Required:

We are looking for for:

• ATT Part Qualified or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years relevant UK work experience
• Preparation (and review for the Assistant Manager) of personal tax returns
• Thorough knowledge of current accounting standards, techniques and best practice
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and client relationship management skills with a collaborative approach.
• Ability to provide guidance/training to junior staff members
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

The firm provide you with the opportunity to work in an independent and teamwork environment basing yourself from both home and office across the week. Further study for CTA is available.

Please note, given the close proximity to tax year end filing coupled with a 3 month notice period, my client can appoint with a February start date if needed.