Senior Manager (Trust and Estates)

Michael Page (UK); Northwich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic accountancy firm is seeking a Senior Manager (Trust and Estates) to enhance their services in Northwich. The role involves managing accounts, mentoring juniors, and ensuring compliance while fostering client relationships. A competitive salary and generous benefits are part of the package, promoting professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

36 days holiday

5% employer pension contribution

Employee assistance programme

Life Assurance cover

Enhanced parental pay

Qualifications

• Proven experience in professional services.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient knowledge of trust and estate management.

Responsibilities

• Manage trust and estate accounts efficiently.
• Deliver exceptional service to clients.
• Support and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field

Tools

MS Office

Financial software

Job description

• Fast-growing dynamic accountancy and advisory business
• Collaborative environment and inclusive work culture

About Our Client

Our client is an independent firm established for over three decades, specialising in comprehensive trust and estate services for high-net-worth individuals, families, and trustees throughout the UK. They combine the technical expertise typically found in larger firms with the personalised attention of a boutique practice. Their dedicated team delivers meticulous trust accounting, inheritance tax planning, estate administration, and advisory services, all characterised by clear communication and unwavering attention to detail. The firm prides itself on building long-term relationships with clients spanning generations, offering both the established wisdom of seasoned professionals and the fresh perspectives of developing talent to navigate the complex intersection of trust law, taxation, and accounting.

Job Description

• Manage trust and estate accounts efficiently and effectively.
• Deliver exceptional service to a portfolio of clients.
• Support and mentor junior team members to foster their professional growth.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and professional advisors.
• Participate in business development activities to expand the client base.
• Prepare and review tax returns for trusts and estates.
• Contribute to the strategic planning and decision-making at the executive level.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Manager (Trust and Estates) should have:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance or a relevant field.
• Proven experience in a similar role within the professional services industry.
• Proficient knowledge of trust and estate management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in using financial software and MS Office.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary range
• Flexible working arrangements, with a minimum of 3 days in the office.
• Generous holiday allowance of 36 days, inclusive of Bank Holidays.
• An attractive pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution.
• Option to buy or sell a maximum of 5 days holiday.
• Employee assistance programme (which includes; Life support, Legal information, Bereavement support, Medical Information, CBT & Managerial Support).
• Life Assurance cover
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental pay

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Manager (Trust and Estates) who wants to further their career in the professional services industry in Liverpool. We encourage all eligible candidates to apply.