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Trusts & Tax Director - St Albans

Pro-Tax Recruitment
Posted a month ago, valid for a day
Location

St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 6JZ, England

Salary

£45,000 - £54,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Trusts and Tax Director opportunity is available in St Albans for an experienced leader in trust taxation, probate, and inheritance tax.
  • The role requires a minimum of 5 years' experience in probate or private client services and a CTA and/or STEP qualification is essential.
  • Key responsibilities include overseeing trust and probate matters, providing strategic advice, and managing client relationships throughout the compliance process.
  • The position offers a chance to lead a progressive team while ensuring technical excellence and high standards of client care.
  • This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional looking to advance their career in a forward-thinking firm, with a competitive salary offered.

Trusts and Tax Director Opportunity

St Albans

Are you an experienced leader in trust taxation, probate, and inheritance tax, ready to take on a dynamic role within a progressive and growing team? Our client is seeking a knowledgeable Tax & Trusts Director to drive their trust, estate planning, and probate services, ensuring both technical excellence and the highest standard of client care.

This role involves overseeing trust and probate matters, providing strategic advice on wills, estate planning, and inheritance tax, and working closely with clients to deliver tailored guidance in line with current regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Client Engagement: Meet with potential clients to assess needs, scope out projects, and establish pricing for trust, probate, and estate planning services.
  • Client Onboarding: Manage the initial client onboarding, including preparing engagement letters and conducting KYC checks.
  • Relationship Management: Serve as the primary contact, offering support and guidance throughout the compliance process and estate planning journey.
  • Compliance and Correspondence: Handle all relevant interactions with HMRC and HMCTS to ensure accurate and timely compliance.
  • Team Leadership: Oversee, mentor, and review the work of junior team members, ensuring a high standard of service delivery.
  • Preparation and Review: Draft and review estate and trust accounts and tax returns, including ensuring compliance with Trust Registration Service, FATCA, and CRS as needed.
  • Probate Management: Lead the probate process for non-contentious cases from start to finish.
  • Business Development: Identify and contribute to practice growth opportunities.

Qualifications:

  • CTA and/or STEP qualification (essential).
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in probate or private client services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional looking to advance their career with a forward-thinking firm that values expertise, client service, and professional growth. If you have the drive to lead in this field and are passionate about trust and estate management, apply now or contact Mollie Smith for more information.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.