Tax & Trusts Manager

Resourcing Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life Assurance - 4 x salary

Group Income Protection Insurance

BUPA Cash Plan

Social events

Job summary

Resourcing Group, on behalf of a Legal 500-ranked firm in the UK, seeks an experienced Trust & Tax Manager for its Wills and Inheritance team. You will manage tax returns, trust accounts and inheritance tax work for private clients, including probate and estate administration.

You will handle FATCA/CRS compliance, liaise with trustees and professionals, and attend trustee meetings. AAT or ATT qualification and strong Excel skills are essential; experience with TaxCalc or Isokon is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Must have AAT or ATT qualification.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong experience in a similar role

Double-entry bookkeeping

Excel skills

Education

AAT or ATT

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