Personal Tax Assistant Manager

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated tax compliance professional to join their expanding team in Leeds. This role focuses on delivering high-quality personal tax compliance while offering opportunities for advisory work and team development. With a commitment to fostering a supportive environment, the firm values individuals who bring enthusiasm and a positive attitude. Employees enjoy a flexible workweek with hybrid options, competitive benefits, and a culture that promotes personal growth and inclusivity. If you are passionate about tax and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Contributory Pension

25 Days Annual Leave

Life Assurance

Flexible Benefits

Family-Friendly Policies

Profit-Sharing Eligibility

Discretionary Bonus Schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering personal tax compliance services.
• Management experience to oversee junior staff and own portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal tax compliance and ad hoc advice.
• Support development of junior staff through on-the-job training.

Skills

Personal Tax Compliance

Management Experience

Tax Advice

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

IT Skills

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The role

The role is primarily focused on the provision of high-quality personal tax compliance but also includes ad hoc advice related to the annual compliance cycle.

Our clients include individuals, trusts, partnerships, and LLPs across various sectors, particularly landed estates and rural businesses.

As a training officer, there is an expectation that the candidate will support the development of junior staff through on-the-job training and supervise trainees.

Opportunities exist to engage in firm-wide advisory work, committees, and presentations, should the individual wish to do so.

The Office

These are exciting times for the local office, with recent expansion from Harrogate to a new, purpose-built office in Leeds City Centre as of September 2024.

You

Key characteristics and skills required include:

1. A positive and enthusiastic attitude
2. A high level of motivation, ability, and commitment
3. Management experience, as the candidate will manage their own portfolio and review the work of junior staff
4. Experience in delivering and managing personal tax compliance services, with excellent organizational and prioritization skills
5. Experience in providing tax advice, including inheritance, capital gains tax planning, and trust planning; a broad base of knowledge is necessary
6. Experience with land-based issues is significant
7. Background in professional services
8. Confident communication skills with colleagues, partners, and clients
9. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
10. High attention to detail and timeliness
11. Excellent IT skills

Rewards and Benefits

• A 35-hour workweek with hybrid working options, including up to three days remote work (core hours 10-4)
• Benefits such as contributory pension, 25 days annual leave, Life Assurance, flexible benefits, and family-friendly policies
• Eligibility for profit-sharing and discretionary bonus schemes

About Us

Saffery LLP advises individuals and businesses across various sectors, offering accountancy, audit, business advisory, tax, and VAT services. Established in 1855, it is the 15th largest accountancy firm in the UK.

We foster a friendly, inclusive culture where people are known by their names and are encouraged to excel and contribute to our collective success. As part of Nexia, an international network, we provide global insights with local expertise.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We prioritize ED&I through initiatives like Everyone Belongs, aiming to enhance diversity and foster an inclusive culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, believing that individual differences are a strength. Our values include excellence, integrity, enthusiasm, and collegiality—where potential meets personal growth.