Mixed Tax Manager

AJ Chambers ®; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AJ Chambers is seeking a technically skilled tax professional in the United Kingdom to deliver comprehensive tax services for a portfolio of clients. The role involves preparing complex personal and corporate tax returns, and providing technical guidance to junior staff.

You'll apply deep knowledge of residency, domicile, capital gains tax and related estates and trusts matters, while contributing to client communications, project work, and business development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in tax (ATT/CTA) or experience-based equivalent.
• Experience in tax compliance and returns for individuals and corporations.
• Ability to delegate and coach juniors.

Responsibilities

• Undertake technical support and research in delivering tax services to a portfolio of clients.
• Prepare complex personal tax returns.
• Prepare corporate tax returns.
• Delegate work to assistants and trainees, review and provide feedback.
• Engage with Partners on residency, domicile and inheritance tax issues.
• Lead delivery of complete tax computations and returns for advanced cases.
• Collaborate with the team to share knowledge and develop others in tax knowledge.
• Build a professional network by attending events and contributing content.

Skills

Technical tax knowledge

Client communication

Mentoring / coaching

Education

ATT/CTA or by experience

Job description

• Undertake technical support and research in delivering tax services to a portfolio of clients and provide technical resource to meet client needs liaising with relevant Partner
• Prepare complex personal tax returns
• Prepare corporate tax returns
• Effectively delegate work to assistants and trainees, review the same and provide constructive feedback
• Undertakes tax planning, projects, compliance matters and deal with client queries. Prepares correspondence to clients and liaise with Partners
• Apply technical knowledge in the understanding of the principles of residency, ordinary residency and domicile, capital gains tax, inheritance tax and understand the taxation of death estates and trusts
• Take responsibility for the delivery of the complete tax computations and returns for more advanced jobs and be able to deal with all aspects of tax accounting
• Be able to deal with the tax issues affecting owners of companies including how to efficiently extract cash from the company and business assets disposal relief, setting up and closing down companies, regroup aspects including transfer process, group rebates etc
• Work in collaboration with the team to share knowledge and ideas to assist in the communication and achievement of team goals. Coach and develop others to build their knowledge of tax
• Build profile as a technical expert and develop a network of professional contacts outside of the firm by use of technology and attending events
• Assist with Marketing initiatives and build knowledge and awareness of all aspects of the firm’s service to help identify opportunities to up sell and cross sell services to clients
• Support marketing and business development initiatives to include writing content for articles and researching specific topics as directed
• Be pro-active and identify opportunities to win new work in conjunction with Partners
• Engage positively with the business and advocate the firm’s values
• Take responsibility for own personal and professional behaviour and development to progress learning and career progression
• Act with honesty, fairness and integrity in all dealings with clients, contacts and team members whilst respecting confidentiality and building trust

General

• Take ownership of work/assignments/portfolio
• Take responsibility for following the firm's procedures
• Meet all targets set by the firm
• Follow firm's procedures on billing and recoveries
• Maintain client confidentiality out of the office, including on client premises

Technical, Training and Skills Levels

• Professionally qualified – e.g. ATT/CTA or qualified by experience
• Appropriate experience within relevant tax discipline at this level