Director of Tax

jobs.jerseyeveningpost.com-job boards; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a seasoned Director of Tax to lead their tax services team. This pivotal role involves managing client portfolios, providing expert tax advice, and driving business development initiatives. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with tax regulations while enhancing internal processes and fostering client relationships. Join a collaborative environment that values leadership, innovation, and professional growth, where your contributions will significantly impact the organization's strategic objectives. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the tax industry with a focus on portfolio management.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing tax team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of tax services, ensuring high standards of client service.
• Manage a portfolio of clients and provide complex tax advice.

Skills

Team Leadership

Client Management

Tax Advisory

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Relevant Professional Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Director of Tax to manage and enhance the delivery of tax services, ensuring excellence in client service. This role involves overseeing the tax team, managing a portfolio of clients, providing proactive tax advice, and driving business development initiatives. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, improving internal processes, and representing the organisation professionally at all times.

Job Duties:

• Oversee the delivery of tax services, ensuring high standards of client service.
• Manage a portfolio of clients, providing complex tax advice and guidance.
• Prepare and review personal and company tax returns and computations.
• Attend client meetings regarding taxation matters.
• Develop and implement strategies to expand the organisation's tax offerings.
• Maintain a calendar of tax activities across all clients and manage team resources effectively.
• Train, develop, and manage the performance of tax team members.
• Handle team appraisals, set objectives, and provide constructive feedback.
• Actively manage team workloads, monitoring performance, absences, and productivity.
• Collaborate with client accounting and compliance teams to meet client expectations and deadlines.
• Contribute to internal process improvements and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Drive business development by introducing new clients and participating in the client onboarding process.
• Represent the organisation professionally at meetings and events.

Job Requirements:

• A relevant professional qualification.
• At least 10 years of experience in the tax industry, including portfolio management.
• Excellent knowledge of local tax laws; knowledge of UK tax laws is beneficial.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• A methodical and thoughtful approach to problem-solving.
• High competence with IT platforms, including the Microsoft suite.
• Ability to identify and implement changes to improve processes.

What You'll Love:

Our client offers a collaborative and professional environment where you can make a significant impact on the delivery of tax services. This role provides opportunities for leadership, innovation, and professional growth, alongside the chance to develop meaningful client relationships and contribute to the organisation's strategic objectives.

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