Job Description
The role
We are recruiting for an experienced Assistant Manager with a focus on the management of the personal tax compliance cycle. The role includes the provision of ad hoc advice related to the annual compliance cycle to our growing portfolio of individuals, trusts, partnerships, LLPs across a range of sectors, particularly landed estates and rural businesses.
As a training office, there is also an expectation that the candidate would support the development of more junior staff in on-the-job training.
You
Key characteristics and skills required:
A positive and enthusiastic attitude
A high level of motivation, ability and commitment
Will have previous relevant experience of management as they will be managing their own portfolio whilst also being responsible for reviewing the work of more junior tax staff
Will be experienced in the delivery and management of personal tax compliance services
Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills are essential to ensure all deadlines are met
Will have had experience in the provision of tailored advice, including, inheritance and capital gains tax planning, international tax aspects, and trust planning. The exact mix of advisory will be tailored to the strengths of the individual, but a broad base is required to permit work in most if not all of the above areas. Land based issues form a significant part of the current workload.
Will be from a professional services background
Will be a confident communicator to colleagues, partners and clients
Comfortable working on their own initiative as well as being a good team player
High attention to detail and the ability to work in a timely manner
Excellent IT skills
The team
The Tax Services Group North (TSGN) consists of over 50 employees spread over 4 UK offices (Edinburgh, Inverness, Leeds and Manchester). The team delivers exceptional quality compliance and advisory services to a wide range of high-net-worth private clients, these include those with UK and offshore interests, property owners, business owners, partnerships and trusts.
Reward and benefits
A 35-hour working week with a hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home for up to three days per week (our core hours are 10-4)
Excellent benefits including; contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, Life Assurance cover and great flexible benefits and family friendly policies,
Eligibility for the firm’s Profit-Sharing Plan. Paid in December.
Eligibility for the discretionary bonus scheme
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Assistant Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Edinburgh offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
