Tax Manager - Advisory

Carpenter Box; Worthing; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Box in Worthing is seeking a Tax Manager for our Advisory Group. You’ll provide specialised corporate tax guidance to SMEs and owner-managed businesses and support international tax projects. The role requires strong technical tax knowledge and the ability to deliver practical advice to clients.

CTA preferred, but ACA/ACCA/ATT candidates with relevant corporate tax experience will be considered. You’ll work with Directors and Partners to develop client solutions and train junior staff

Qualifications

• Proven experience advising SMEs and owner-managed businesses on corporate tax.
• Strong technical knowledge of corporation tax, corporate reorganisations, shareholder planning, and business tax advisory.
• Experience reviewing complex corporation tax computations and returns, with the ability to identify tax planning opportunities.
• Strong client relationship management and communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear and practical advice.
• CTA qualified is advantageous; however, ATT, ACA, or ACCA qualified candidates with relevant corporate tax experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Liaising and corresponding with HMRC in respect of clearance applications, enquiries etc
• Drafting reports and letters of advice for a number of tax advisory issues
• Preparing calculations to support advice
• Liaising with clients and attending meetings with other team members
• Training and reviewing the work of more junior members of staff
• Providing support to Directors and Partners in the Tax Advisory Group

Skills

Corporate tax knowledge

International tax

Client relationship

Tax advisory experience

Education

CTA

ATT

ACA

ACCA

Job description

Tax Manager - Advisory

We are looking for a highly motivated Manager to work within our Tax Advisory Group. The position would suit a motivated, dynamic individual who would already specialise in tax or who has significant tax experience working in an accounts/audit team. Our Tax Advisory Group provides tax advice across a wide variety of sectors and taxes with an increasing amount of international tax projects. Training and support will be provided to the right individual to further develop existing tax knowledge.

The CTA qualification is preferred however the right person who is either ACA or ACCA qualified will also be considered. Experience with corporate taxes is essential and experience in other areas of tax will also be beneficial, in particular international tax aspects.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaising and corresponding with HMRC in respect of clearance applications, enquiries etc
• Drafting reports and letters of advice for a number of tax advisory issues
• Preparing calculations to support advice
• Liaising with clients and attending meetings with other team members
• Training and reviewing the work of more junior members of staff
• Providing support to Directors and Partners in the Tax Advisory Group

Examples of work you would assist the team with include

• Advice and implementation of corporate reconstructions, investor reliefs such as EIS/SEIS, staff incentive schemes
• Advising owner-managed businesses regarding remuneration planning, succession planning
• Preparation of research & development claims, VAT returns, SDLT returns
• Advising individuals regarding IHT planning and CGT mitigations
• Reviewing corporate tax computations and returns

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Proven experience advising SMEs and owner-managed businesses on a broad range of corporate tax matters.
• Strong technical knowledge of corporation tax, corporate reorganisations, shareholder planning, and business tax advisory.
• Experience reviewing complex corporation tax computations and returns, with the ability to identify tax planning opportunities.
• Strong client relationship management and communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear and practical advice.
• CTA qualified is advantageous; however, ATT, ACA, or ACCA qualified candidates with relevant corporate tax experience will also be considered.

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About Carpenter Box

Welcome to Carpenter Box, one of the largest accountancy and business advisory firms in the South East. With nearly 300 talented people across our offices in Worthing, Crawley, Brighton, Chichester, Portsmouth, Lewes and London, we support a diverse and growing client base. We’re always looking for ambitious, enthusiastic individuals who share our values and are passionate about delivering exceptional service while building rewarding careers