Personal Tax Manager

Personal Tax Manager
Personal Tax Manager | Watford | Permanent role | Hybrid

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading firm of Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisers based in Watford, who are seeking an experienced Personal Tax Manager to join their growing tax team.

This is a key role within the firm, working closely with Tax Principals and colleagues across the business to deliver high-quality personal tax compliance and advisory services to a varied and often complex client base.

Key Responsibilities
 
Working collaboratively with Tax Principals and other team members to achieve excellent results and foster a positive, high-performing team environment.
Building strong client relationships by liaising with and meeting clients to fully understand their needs and deliver tailored tax solutions.
Preparing personal, partnership and trust tax returns for a portfolio of more complex clients.
Reviewing personal tax returns, technical work and advice prepared by junior members of the team, providing guidance and support as required.
Identifying tax planning opportunities, advising clients on available options and assisting with the implementation of agreed strategies.
Assisting with and managing HMRC enquiries, compliance checks and correspondence.
Working closely with Principals and teams across the firm on ad-hoc advisory projects to deliver effective and practical solutions for clients.  Skills & Experience
 
CTA qualified or equivalent, with at least 2 years’ post-qualification experience.
Proven experience gained within a personal tax-focused practice, managing a varied client portfolio.
Strong technical capability, with responsibility for personal tax compliance and the ability to identify and deliver effective tax planning opportunities.
An excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills, including the confidence and capability to support, mentor and review the work of junior team members.
Well-organised and able to manage a portfolio of clients independently, taking ownership of deadlines and client relationships.
Good IT skills, with knowledge of Digita tax software advantageous.
Up-to-date personal tax knowledge, supported by recent training and hands-on experience.
Clear and professional communicator, able to build effective relationships with both clients and colleagues at all levels.  Benefits
 
Salary will be dependent on experience
Annual Christmas bonus equivalent to one week’s salary
Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme, with auto-enrolment subject to eligibility (Employer contribution: 5%; Employee contribution: 3%).
Private Medical Insurance following completion of three months’ service (taxable benefit).
Death in Service cover at four times annual salary.
Group Income Protection Scheme (non-contributory) following completion of three months’ service.
25 days’ annual leave per annum (pro rata), with three days typically taken over the Christmas/New Year period.  If you are an experienced Personal Tax professional looking to take the next step in your career with a highly regarded firm, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply with your CV, and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further