Corporate Tax Strategist

Dains; Dunfermline; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Dunfermline seeks a Corporate Tax Strategist to deliver top-tier tax advisory services. You'll support partners, review compliance, and lead the tax team's development. This role demands CTA qualification and proactive tax system knowledge. Opportunities for professional growth are prioritized, including flexible benefits and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible benefits

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• CTA qualification required.
• Ability to provide tax solutions based on the tax system.
• Proactive in identifying legislative changes and their impact.

Responsibilities

• Support Partners and Directors with corporate tax advisory work.
• Review technical work and liaise with client managers.
• Manage the development of the tax team's technical capabilities.
• Participate in business development opportunities.
• Carry out capital allowance reviews and R&D Tax claims.
• Identify potential tax planning opportunities for clients.

Skills

CTA Qualified

Technical skills application

Proactive in legislation changes

Technical standards application

Work review for accuracy

Continuous technical knowledge development

Job description

Corporate Tax Strategist

Department: Corporate Tax

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dunfermline

Description

Ranked 29th in the National Accountancy Age ranking by firm size. With over 850 talented individuals across the UK and Ireland, we're a force to be reckoned with. Our core services are Accountancy & Business Services, Audit, Corporate Finance, Forensic Accounting, and Taxation alongside outsourced FD and HR support. Integrated into our DNA are the values of Fairness, Working & Succeeding Together, Integrity and Valued Relationships. This shapes everything we do, creating a vibrant and supportive work culture.

At Dains, our employees are our greatest asset. We're committed to providing the best working environment, where you'll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. From development and training to flexible benefits and hybrid working options, we prioritise your well-being and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• You will support the Partners and Directors by delivering the highest level of technical compliance and corporate tax advisory work for our most complex clients. Responsible for seeking solutions and demonstrating technical knowledge to support the partners and the wider team;
• Be able to review the corporate technical work delivered by our team and liaise with the client managers on their clients.
• To lead and manage the technical development of the tax team in respect of corporate tax and associated personal tax affairs of the directors/shareholders of the limited companies that we act for, agreeing specific work and learning objectives, formal learning plans and manging all aspects of technical capability.
• You will participate in and seek out business development opportunities. Working with the Partners and Directors to promote the firms tax expertise, targeting clients both internally and externally. Building an understanding of the potential for upselling to clients and developing sales pipelines into intermediaries.
• You will be carrying out capital allowance reviews. Preparing & advising on R&D Tax claims.
• Reviewing client structures and identify potential tax planning opportunities, discussing with the Partners and Directors.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• CTA Qualified
• Applies technical skills to provide solutions to the client via an understanding of the tax system, being aware of the due dates for the submission of the annual Tax Returns and Computations and the due dates for the payment of tax
• To be proactive in identifying changes in the legislation and knowing how this impacts on own client base
• Ensures application of the firm’s technical standards in carrying out own work
• Regularly review work of colleagues for technical accuracy
• Maintains and develops technical knowledge through appropriate training
• Seeks advice where appropriate in order to minimise risk