Group Assistant Tax Business Partner

Search-Select LTD; Douglas; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, part of the Search-Select LTD group, is seeking a Group Assistant Tax Business Partner in the Isle of Man to own a portfolio of fiduciary clients, including trusts and companies. The role blends strong tax technical work with supervision and staff development within the tax team.

You will supervise trainees, coordinate workload with the tax management team and liaise with clients and advisers on complex tax matters, ensuring deadlines are met and standards maintained.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant tax experience.
• Experience with fiduciary structures, trusts and companies preferred.
• ATT or STEP or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) preferred.
• CTA studies commenced or willingness to pursue further professional qualifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of a portfolio of fiduciary clients (trusts and companies) and tax reporting.
• Oversee and review Group tax reporting for trusts and companies (Income Tax, Corporation Tax, CGT, VAT, etc.).
• Coach and develop junior colleagues; provide technical guidance and feedback.

Skills

UK tax knowledge

Team supervision

Client liaison

Stakeholder management

Attention to deadlines

Education

A-Level or equivalent

Job description

Our client seeks a Group Assistant Tax Business Partner to join their team a nd take ownership of a portfolio of fiduciary clients, including trusts and companies.

This is a varied, hands-on role that combines strong tax knowledge with the opportunity to supervise and develop junior colleagues, working closely with clients and advisers to support the wider Group on tax matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for a portfolio of trust and company clients, ensuring all tax compliance and reporting obligations are completed accurately and within statutory filing deadlines.
• Preparation and review Group tax reporting requirements for trusts and companies, including, but not limited to, Income Tax, Corporation Tax, Capital Gains Tax, ATED, Inheritance Tax returns, RISPG calculations and VAT.
• Review work completed by Trainee and Junior Group Tax Business Partners and provide technical guidance, coaching, training and constructive feedback.
• Assist in overseeing workflow, allocation of work and prioritisation of tasks within the tax team, by working with the tax management team.
• Review trust and company accounts from a tax perspective and identify tax risks.
• Monitor compliance deadlines and ensure filing obligations are met.
• Act as a point of reference for tax queries from other departments across the Group, with the support of the tax management team.
• Liaise with clients, beneficiaries, settlors and professional advisers on tax matters as required.
• Assist with more complex tax matters under the guidance of senior members of the team.
• Support fee quotation, budgeting and billing processes.
• Assist with procedural improvements and maintenance of departmental controls.
• Assist in delivery of internal tax training sessions across the Group.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Educated to a minimum of A-Level standard or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant tax experience. Experience working with fiduciary structures, trusts and companies preferred.
• ATT or STEP or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) preferred.
• CTA studies commenced or willingness to pursue further professional qualifications desirable.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK taxation, with knowledge of other jurisdictions taxation desirable.
• Ability to review work and identify technical issues.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to supervise, coach and develop junior team members.

If you're looking for a role that combines technical tax, client exposure and people development - we'd love to hear from you !

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Our client seeks a Group Assistant Tax Business Partner to join their team and take ownership [...]