Customs Tax Assistant Manager

RSM UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Manager to join their dynamic Customs team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with a diverse client base, providing expert advice on Customs planning and compliance. You will lead client projects, supervise junior staff, and play a pivotal role in enhancing client satisfaction. With a focus on professional development, you will have access to extensive training resources and flexible working options. This is an exciting chance to contribute to a fast-growing firm that values innovation and diversity, while also shaping your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

ACA study support

Hybrid working options

26 days holiday

Health and wellbeing benefits

Access to 300+ courses

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in Customs or related field.
• Proven experience in producing high-quality work within budget.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement Customs client work ensuring effective service.
• Supervise junior team members and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Client Handling

Project Management

Tax Knowledge

Technical Knowledge

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Our Customs specialists work closely with colleagues across the firm to provide a joined-up service to a diverse range of clients, from middle market businesses to large corporations, combining expertise in accounting, audit and all relevant taxes. As a national Customs practice and part of the national VAT service line, we provide the freedom to find the right balance between sector specialism and general advisory, as well as an opportunity to initiate and develop new areas of focus for the team. As a fast-growing faculty, there are significant opportunities for client development and a strong emphasis on delivering a strong pipeline of varied advisory work.

As an Assistant Manager in one of our national offices, you will undertake detailed planning and the implementation of Customs client work, ensuring the provision of an effective and cost-driven service to clients in line with budgets. You will supervise junior members of the team and collaborate closely with Managers and Partners, as well as being responsible for the preparation of advice and the interface between a group of clients and the firm to ensure that the agreed expectations of the clients in terms of service, quality and cost and also the firm’s targets are met.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Identifying and advising on Customs planning opportunities and undertaking specialist technical assignments.
• Being a point of contact to clients on Customs queries and maintaining excellent client service.
• Working with senior colleagues in identifying, interviewing and converting prospective clients and assisting other departments in the research and preparation of formal proposals for new work.
• Developing an advanced level of technical knowledge through appropriate reading and courses and an awareness of the firm’s services.
• Continually improving your skills, knowledge and capability for the benefit of our clients which you will be expected to embrace as part of your own development and promote by way of providing coaching and guidance to junior members of the team in a confident manner.

What we are looking for:

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you!

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Proven experience in client handling and project management.
• Proven tax experience in producing high-quality work within budget.
• Educated to degree standard, with a minimum of three years’ experience in the Customs or related field.

What we can offer you:

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have a fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• ACA study support
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• 26 days holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days)
• Lifestyle, health, and wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our in-house talent development team.

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Diversity and Inclusion at RSM
At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.