Corporate Tax Assistant Manager

RSMUK; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tax sector seeks a Tax Assistant Manager for a pivotal role in their Edinburgh office. This position involves managing client portfolios, ensuring compliance, and offering expert tax advice across various sectors. The ideal candidate will thrive in a supportive, team-focused culture, progressively developing their skills while contributing to high-standard client service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing a busy portfolio.
• Background in an Accountancy Practice with corporate tax knowledge.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage client portfolios ensuring compliance with tax requirements.
• Deliver high-quality corporation tax compliance service.
• Provide clear tax advice on technical issues.

Skills

Client handling

Communication

Organisation

Technical tax advice

Education

ACA, CA and/or CTA qualified

Tools

Specialist tax software

Job description

About the department

When you become part of our Tax team, you'll discover a culture celebrating individuality, fresh thinking, flexibility and collaboration, whilst not only embracing change but impacting it. We're simply not a one-size-fits-all firm and work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of RSM and our clients. As Ali Sapsford (our Head of Tax) states, "personality and fun are as big a part of our culture as is our passion for delivering a premium service to our clients... That sense of team is what attracts clients and staff alike to RSM, and it's one of the things I love about RSM!"

Our National Corporate Tax Service Line works with clients across a broad range of business types and sectors, from owner-managed businesses and middle market organisations to large multinational groups. We manage their tax affairs on the compliance side whilst also acting as expert advisors when planning matters arise. The latter includes, but is not exclusive to, due diligence, transactions and restructuring, as well as innovation reliefs.

Corporate Tax Manager: "The best thing about RSM is the culture and the people. I have felt so well supported since joining. In a short space of time I have progressed within the firm and have been regularly recognised for my contributions. Everyone is seen as an individual, not a number. You can choose your own pathway with RSM, and the senior people in the firm are genuinely invested in making it an excellent place to spend your career".

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team at an exciting part of the journey, working on a hybrid basis and reaping the rewards of being at home and in the office on a weekly basis. The variety of projects will challenge you every day, helping you expand your capabilities and grow professionally. You'll have plenty of opportunity to broaden your horizons and discover a culture that nurtures individuality and celebrates fresh thinking!

As a consequence of a number of recent senior hires and client wins, we are looking to enhance our team further with the addition of a Tax Assistant Manager in Glasgow, Edinburgh or Aberdeen, where you will collaboratively work within RSM's national and international network of tax professionals. This is a brilliant role for an Assistant Manager who is looking for an environment where they will be able to accelerate their knowledge, skills and development in a creative, entrepreneurial and supportive team working with lots of fantastic clients along the way.

You will be an integral part of a high-performing tax compliance and advisory team which partners with OMBs and multi-national corporate clients across a range of sectors, such as technology, manufacturing, leisure & tourism, retail, professional services and construction to name just a few. The purpose of the role is to manage a portfolio, enduring the clients' tax affairs comply with statutory requirements and supporting the delivery of advisory projects.

• Operating as a key part of the client service team for a variety of clients, involving regular liaison externally and working internally to plan and execute the delivery of work.
• Delivering a high-quality corporation tax compliance service to your clients.
• Addressing any queries or enquiries regarding tax filings or payments from HMRC.
• Working closely with your colleagues to provide value adding, technically accurate, clear and concise tax advice covering a range of technical issues relevant to your clients' business risks, challenges and opportunities. Such areas are likely to include: loss relief, tax relief on interest, transfer pricing, R&D tax relief, capital allowances, group reorganisations, shareholder reorganisations, international tax matters and acquisitions & disposals.
• Assisting colleagues in other departments to help them provide a high-quality service to their clients and identify tax related risks and opportunities.
• Maintaining a knowledge of the breadth of the firm's capability as well as general business and economic factors relevant to our clients.
• Interacting and building productive relationships with peers at other RSM International member firms.
• Continually improving your skills, knowledge and capability for the benefit of our clients as well as your own development.
• Providing coaching and guidance to junior members of the team in a confident manner.
• Attending team meetings and training as required.
• Always ensuring quality by adhering to the firm's quality standards.
• Carrying out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, the title of the role and its grading, as requested by the line manager or any Partner.

About the ideal candidate

• ACA, CA and/or CTA qualified.
• Background in an Accountancy Practice with good knowledge of corporate tax.
• Proven experience in client handling and managing a busy portfolio.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills.
• Experience of using specialist tax software is advantageous.

Note: This job description reflects the present requirements of the role. As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment in consultation with the individual.
About the Service Line Head

James Morris, Corporate Tax Partner: "I joined RSM in 2014 as a Tax Director. From the guidance and training I received in my own career development to the huge opportunities to help others in their development, I could not ask for a more supportive place to work. The people work as a team and towards a common goal. RSM is an exciting place to work too; the work is challenging and interesting, and the ability to shape the firm is there for everyone. I am proud to lead RSM's Corporate Tax Practice and to support the RSM team as it continues to grow. I've personally benefitted from the opportunities at RSM and look forward to supporting others as they also build their careers in our business."
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