Tax & Trusts Manager

Focus Resourcing; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious legal firm is seeking a Trust & Tax Manager to support their Wills and Inheritance team. In this role, you'll handle tax returns, compliance matters, and liaise with stakeholders, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including a pension scheme and life assurance.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme with matching contributions

Life Assurance - 4 x salary

Group Income Protection Insurance

BUPA Cash Plan after probation

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of compliance matters (FATCA, CRS).

Responsibilities

• Prepare self-assessment income tax and CGT returns.
• Ensure compliance and communication with HMRC.
• Manage trust accounts and associated compliance.

Skills

Tax return preparation

Probate case management

Double entry bookkeeping

Excel skills

Education

AAT or ATT qualification

Tools

TaxCalc

Isokon

Job description

Our client is a legal 500 ranked firm and due to continual growth, they are now looking for additional support in their busy Wills and Inheritance team. We are seeking an experienced Trust & Tax Manager who has broad experience in offering private clients a range of services, including, wills, inheritance, probate, estate administration, tax planning and trusts.

As the Trust & Tax Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Preparation of self-assessment income tax returns and land disposal CGT returns for trusts, estates and individuals

• Preparation of annual trust accounts and associated annual compliance matters

• Preparation of inheritance tax returns in respect of exit charges, 10-year charges, and the termination of life interests

• Arranging payment of tax and corresponding with HMRC as required

• Dealing with FATCA and CRS compliance

• Registering trusts on HMRC's trust register and maintaining the register

• Liaising with trustees, beneficiaries, investment advisers and other professionals

• Attending annual trustee meetings where appropriate

The successful Trust & Tax Manager have the following related skills / experience:

• AAT or ATT qualified

• Strong experience in a similar role

• Knowledge of double entry bookkeeping and excellent Excel skills

• Experience of tax return and probate case management software, preferably TaxCalc and Isokon would be advantageous.

Benefits:

• 25 days hols + bank hols

• Pension scheme - Scottish Widows Pension scheme with an option to join the Salary Exchange scheme, contribution levels are 5% employee with a matching 5% employer contribution

• Life Assurance - 4 x salary

• Group Income Protection Insurance

• BUPA Cash Plan - Auto enrolment after completion of probationary period

• Regular events organised by the social committee including a summer and Christmas parties

For more information, please contact Sharon Tanner or Chloe Bennett on (phone number removed)