Metier Peoples is delighted to be partnering with a forward thinking, law firm looking to appoint an Assistant Tax Manager to join their growing team. You will advise individuals and Trustees on income and capital gains tax matters and possible tax planning opportunities as well as ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities:

  • Managing a portfolio of clients including collating and processing tax information, preparation of personal tax returns; computation of tax liabilities; trust taxation; managing the process through to submission of tax returns; and providing tax advice for matters arising from the portfolio

  • Collating information from ‘in-house’ records or other sources

  • Work closely with colleagues in the Tax Group on all client matters, providing support and assistance to colleagues

  • Maintaining regular contact with clients in order to obtain information and provide advice on any difficulties with tax return

  • Attend meetings with existing clients and potential new clients

  • Dealing with HMRC compliance checks, ensuring prompt and full responses

  • Liaising as necessary with external asset management companies

  • Taking a proactive approach to managing clients and identifying their tax and legal requirements

  • Keeping internal control records up to date and ensuring compliance with quality control procedures

  • Working with colleagues across the firm to provide assistance and support on tax matters and technically challenging tax areas

  • Providing excellent client service at all times

  • Supporting the firm to achieve its strategic and commercial objectives

  • Meeting financial targets in relation to the Tax Group

  • Take part constructively in the performance review process and undertake agreed training and development activities

  • Adhere to firm processes in relation to financial policies, time recording and AML compliance.

Candidate Overview

  • Highly motivated and committed to delivering an excellent level of service to clients and colleagues

  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to deal with competing priorities and deadlines

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral

  • Team player with a ‘can do’ attitude

  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including, Word, Excel and Outlook.

The firm is offering a competitive salary and benefits package, a generous hybrid working model and will offer study support if you are looking to study towards any tax qualifications.

To apply for this position, please contact Georgie – [email protected]