Personal Tax Compliance Director

Hays Senior Finance; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent accountancy firm is seeking a Personal Tax Compliance Director for their new Birmingham office. This critical role involves overseeing tax compliance, managing a substantial team, and providing internal training while collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in practice, a professional qualification, and strong technical skills in tax compliance and leadership, with a commitment to continuous improvement within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Director bonus scheme

Car allowance

Health plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in practice, ideally in a Senior Manager or Director position.
• Highly skilled in reviewing complex self-assessment tax returns.
• Commitment to staying updated with industry developments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee tax compliance across the Midlands and London offices.
• Lead a team of eight and manage a portfolio of approximately 1,200 tax returns.
• Handle HMRC enquiries and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Technical Knowledge

Leadership

Education

Relevant Professional Qualification

Tools

MS Office

Xero

Iris

Job description

Your new company
A fantastic opportunity to join an independent accountancy firm as a Personal Tax Compliance Director in their new Birmingham office.

Your new role
As the Personal Tax Compliance Director, you will oversee tax compliance across the Midlands and London offices. Leading a team of eight, you will manage a portfolio of approximately 1,200 tax returns.

Your responsibilities will include leading the department, providing internal training, and supporting management. You will collaborate closely with teams such as Accounts, Business Management, and Payroll to ensure seamless client service. Identifying cases that require specialist tax advice and referring them appropriately will be an essential part of your role.

Additionally, you will handle HMRC enquiries on behalf of clients, mentor junior team members, and efficiently manage client billing and debt collection.

What you'll need to succeed
You will hold a relevant professional qualification and have a minimum of 10 years' experience in practice, ideally in a Senior Manager or Director position.

You should be highly skilled in reviewing complex self-assessment tax returns and committed to maintaining a strong technical knowledge base, staying up to date with industry developments. Proficiency in MS Office, Xero, and Iris software is essential.

Strong organisational skills are key, enabling you to manage workloads, budgets, and time charges effectively.

What you'll get in return
This role offers the chance to develop both technical expertise and leadership capabilities within a supportive environment, gaining invaluable experience from a varied and unique client base.

You will receive a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package, which includes flexible working options, a director bonus scheme, car allowance, health plan, and more.

What you need to do now
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