Tax Investigations Specialist - Manager

Georgiana Head Recruitment Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic independent firm is seeking a Tax disputes/Tax Investigations specialist with at least 5 years of experience in tax investigations. The successful candidate will work closely with the departmental head to expand the department and handle interesting cases, while also mentoring junior team members. This role offers opportunities for promotion and can be based in the Leeds or Manchester office, or remotely for more senior hires. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Tax Investigation.
• Detailed understanding of HMRC disclosure options.
• Experience in handling investigations involving individuals.

Responsibilities

• Work with the departmental head to grow the department.
• Review disclosure reports prepared by junior members.
• Handle a caseload of tax disputes.

Skills

Tax investigation skills

Working knowledge of tax legislation

Capable of reviewing disclosure reports

Ability to work with autonomy

Education

Professionally qualified / part qualified (AAT / ATT / ACA / ACCA / CTA)

Job description

A Tax disputes/Tax Investigations specialist is sought by a dynamic independent firm which specialises in forensic accountancy and tax disputes work. This role could be at any level from Assistant Manager to Senior Manager. The key is that you have sound tax investigation skills gained either in practice or HMRC ideally with a focus on investigations involving individuals and you will need a detailed understanding of key HMRC disclosure options, such as the LPC, WDF and CDF.
This unique role will involve working hand in hand with the current departmental head to grow out the department in this phase of dynamic expansion. It is an ideal role for those individuals wishing to work with more autonomy but nevertheless in a supportive environment. The successful candidate will be expected to both review disclosure reports prepared by junior members of the team and carry a caseload themselves, as required.
This role can be based in either the Leeds or Manchester office - or if a more senior hire is made, remotely with more occasional travel to an office.
At least 5 years Tax Investigation experience.
A working knowledge of tax legislation relating to personal income, including self
assessment, Capital Gains Tax and HMRC ‘s penalty regimes.
Professionally qualified / part qualified (AAT / ATT / ACA / ACCA / CTA ex Inspector of Taxes) or Qualified by experience.
An excellent opportunity with clear scope for promotion and wide-ranging interesting cases make this a great role.
Please note our client is unable to sponsor for visa and therefore looking for candidates who have the right to work in the UK.