Tax Advisory Consultant

DJH; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible hybrid working

Tailored learning and development

Company pension

Health MOTs

Wellbeing, social & community calendar

Job summary

DJH, in partnership with Forbes Dawson, seeks a Tax Advisory Consultant in Altrincham to join a specialist tax advisory practice within the group. You’ll work with managers and directors to deliver practical tax advice across owner-managed businesses and private clients, building client portfolios and growing through the role.

You’ll hold ACA/ACCA/CTA/ATT qualifications or be part-qualified, bring solid tax advisory experience, and enjoy a collaborative, development-focused environment with

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified and working towards ACA/ACCA/CTA/ATT.
• Solid experience in a tax advisory role within an accountancy or professional services firm.
• Strong technical knowledge across taxes with focus on owner-managed businesses and private clients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical, commercial tax advice to owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs and private clients across corporation tax, VAT, capital gains, inheritance tax and succession planning.
• Identify opportunities and risks for clients and translate complex tax rules into clear recommendations.
• Plan and lead advisory projects such as business sales, restructures, share schemes and profit extractions from initial conversation to final report.
• Collaborate with managers/directors and utilise specialist input (R&D, capital allowances, corporate finance).
• Build long-lasting client relationships and become the trusted advisor to clients.

Skills

Client advisory

Communicate clearly

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CTA/ATT qualifications

Job description

Tax Advisory Consultant

Department: Tax

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Altrincham

Description

Forbes Dawson is a specialist tax advisory practice that sits within the DJH group. Our team is at the heart of everything we achieve, and no matter how much we grow, looking after our people will always be our #1 priority. We come in all shapes and sizes, with different qualities, experience and knowledge.

Let's talk about the role...

As a Tax Advisory Consultant, you’ll be at the heart of our tax team, working directly with managers and directors to give clients clear, proactive advice that makes a real difference. No two days look the same, and you’ll have the support and room to grow your own client portfolio. You’ll:

• Deliver practical, commercial tax advice to owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs and private clients, from corporation tax and VAT to capital gains, inheritance tax and succession planning
• Spot opportunities and risks for clients, turning technical tax rules into clear, plain English recommendations they can act on
• Plan and lead advisory projects such as business sales, restructures, share schemes and extractions of profit, from first conversation to final report
• Work alongside managers, directors and colleagues across the group to bring in specialist input, including R&D, capital allowances and corporate finance
• Build long-lasting relationships and become the trusted go-to for your clients, getting under the skin of their business and personal goals
• Review and sign off tax computations and returns, supporting compliance colleagues where needed
• Coach and develop trainees, and keep up to date with legislative change so our advice stays ahead of the curve

Let's talk about you and your skills...

Hungry for a new challenge, you’ll:

• Hold ACA, ACCA, CTA or ATT qualifications, or be part-qualified and working towards them
• Have solid experience in a tax advisory role within an accountancy or professional services firm
• Bring strong technical knowledge across a range of taxes, with a particular interest in owner-managed business and private client work
• Communicate brilliantly, explaining complex points simply to clients and colleagues alike
• Be confident managing your own workload and deadlines, with a keen eye for detail
• Enjoy working as part of a team and sharing knowledge with the people around you
• Have a curious, innovative mindset and a passion for finding the best solution for every client

Let's talk benefits...

Here’s a few reasons to come and join us, but you’ll find loads more once you get your feet under the table:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible hybrid working
• Tailored learning and development
• Company pension
• Health MOTs
• A fully loaded wellbeing, social & community calendar.

Our mission is to achieve great things for our team, clients, communities and the planet. You can read more about life at DJH here. – www.djh.co.uk/careers/