Corporate Tax Senior

Menzies; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a qualified Tax Senior to join their Business Tax team. This pivotal role involves managing corporation tax clients' portfolios, overseeing compliance, and providing advisory services while mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate should possess corporate tax knowledge and great communication skills, contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary, regularly benchmarked

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Private Medical Cover

Private Pension Scheme with employer match

Employee Referral Bonus

Flexible working culture

Learning & Development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of tax issues affecting owner-managed businesses is preferred.
• Strong IT skills, especially in MS Office; Alphatax experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a portfolio of corporation tax clients.
• Prepare and review UK corporation tax computations.
• Train and mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

Corporate tax technical knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

IT skills

Knowledge of tax issues

Tools

MS Office

Alphatax

Job description

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We are currently looking for a recently qualified Tax Senior to join our thriving Business Tax team. This is a key position and can be based from any of our office locations, Heathrow, Solent, Woking, Farnborough, Leatherhead, Stevenage, or London.

The ideal candidate will be a recently qualified or an established Tax Senior with aspirations to progress to an Assistant Manager and beyond.

The purpose of this role is to manage and oversee a portfolio of corporation tax clients, managing their compliance cycle with the assistance of more senior team members and being involved in advisory work as appropriate.

This is a key role within the Business and Corporate Tax Team, with initial responsibility for overseeing a portfolio of business tax compliance functions within their designated office.

The client base includes a diverse mix of owner-managed companies and large, international groups across various industries.

• We are a UK-based recognized employer of choice with office locations in London, Hertfordshire, Surrey, Hampshire, and South Wales (Cardiff).
• Join our family of over [number] employees. Be a member, not just a number!
• We offer a dynamic and rewarding environment with exposure to diverse clients and industry sectors.
• Our package and benefits are very competitive.
• Work-life balance is part of our organizational culture.
• We believe in developing our staff throughout their careers.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Preparing and reviewing UK corporation tax computations.
• Monitoring reporting and payment deadlines.
• Collaborating with audit and accounts teams on tax accounting entries and disclosures.
• Training and mentoring junior colleagues within the Business Tax Team.
• Providing corporation tax compliance proposals and quotes to prospective clients.
• Coordinating and reviewing other business tax-related returns (e.g., ATED, ERS, EMI, P11Ds) depending on experience.
• Monitoring and managing financial performance in line with KPIs.
• Managing correspondence with clients and HMRC.
• Identifying opportunities for tax planning, risk mitigation, and cross-selling services.
• Supporting ad hoc projects and duties as required.
• Ensuring adherence to the Firm’s technical, ethical, risk, and compliance procedures.

The Person:

The successful candidate will act largely autonomously, with support and oversight from office tax partners and directors.

Relationship management will be key, and the candidate will contribute to effective team working, client coordination, and mentoring junior team members.

Required skills & Experience:

• Corporate tax technical and practical knowledge.
• Good knowledge of tax issues affecting owner-managed businesses and shareholders.
• Knowledge of other business taxes and reporting processes is preferable but not essential.
• Understanding of UK accounting standards and financial analysis.
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office; Alphatax is a plus.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Key Benefits:

• Competitive salary, regularly benchmarked.
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays (31.5 days for trainees).
• Annual leave buy and sell scheme.
• Private Medical Cover (optional for trainees).
• Private Pension Scheme with employer match.
• Employee Referral Bonus.
• Subscription reimbursement.
• Flexible dress policy.
• Life Assurance (4x salary).
• Group Income Protection.
• Flexible working culture.
• Learning & Development opportunities, Study Support.
• Career Coaching for Managers and above.
• DEI and wellbeing initiatives.
• Charity and volunteering activities.
• Employee Assistance Programme (mental health, legal, financial support).
• Sick leave, health checks, cycle scheme, parental leave, season ticket loan, and more.

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