Assistant Manager / Tax Manager

MCS Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Belfast is seeking an Assistant Manager / Tax Manager to manage tax portfolios and mentor junior staff. Candidates should have relevant qualifications or significant experience in taxation. This role offers flexible working arrangements and comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and 33 days holiday.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Private medical insurance

33 days holiday

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a similar tax role.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and reviewing their work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of personal and corporate tax clients.
• Review tax returns and ensure timely submission to HMRC.
• Advise on various tax matters including income tax and corporation tax.

Skills

Solid background in tax

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Education

Relevant accountancy or tax qualification (ATT, CTA, ACCA, ACA)

Job description

Assistant Manager / Tax Manager - Belfast

MCS Group are looking for a Assistant Manager / Tax Manager to join a well established accountancy practice based in Belfast.

The Company:

Our client provides expert services in audit, accounts, taxation, restructuring and insolvency, forensics, and corporate finance. Our clients range from small businesses to large corporations across sectors including healthcare, chemicals, recruitment, agriculture, education, charities, professional services, manufacturing, IT, and mining. They deliver clear, practical advice tailored to each client's needs.

The Rewards:

As the successful Assistant Manager / Tax Manager you will receive the following:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Manager-level role includes a dedicated car parking space
• Assistant Manager / Manager level: Private medical insurance
• Health cash back plan available
• 33 days holiday (22 days annual leave + 11 statutory holidays)
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Time off in lieu available during January Tax deadlines (by exception)

The Role:

As the successful Assistant Manager / Tax Manager you will be responsible for the following:

• Manage a portfolio of personal and corporate tax clients, including sole traders, partnerships, companies, and directors.
• Review tax returns and ensure timely submission to HMRC.
• Advise on income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, corporation tax, and residency/domicile issues.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and support the Tax Director with tailored advice.
• Mentor junior staff through technical guidance, work reviews, and feedback.

The Person:

The successful Assistant Manager / Tax Manager will meet the following criteria:

• Relevant accountancy or tax qualification (ATT, CTA, ACCA, or ACA), or 5+ year's relevant experience in a similar tax role.
• Solid background in tax across a range of areas.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and reviewing their work.
• Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and confident in client-facing situations.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Brad Dempster, Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS group on 02896935506 or [e-mail]

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