Job Description
Full job description
About Us
Armstrong Watson are a trusted and leading independent Accountancy and Business Advisory firm based in the North of England and Scotland. Our services and advice are all centred around our Quest to support our clients to achieve prosperity, a secure future and peace of mind, which cannot be achieved without the expertise of our dedicated and valued colleagues.
With approximately 800 colleagues situated across 19 offices, our people and our culture are at the heart of what we do. We recognise the unique impact we have on not only our clients, but also our colleagues, and the communities in which we operate. Our success is dependent on every colleague embracing all four of our core values: Honesty, Humanity, Trust and Passion.
The Role
Our Tax Consultancy service line is run as a national team and supports our clients from all of our offices. As a result of continued growth, we are now recruiting a Corporate Tax Assistant Manager to join our Tax Consultancy Service Line based at either our Leeds or Newcastle office.
The main elements of this role will include:
Being responsible for detailed / technical review of more complex corporate tax computations prepared by junior colleagues and reviewing their work
Providing training and mentoring for Tax Assistants and Tax Seniors
Monitoring work progress, recoveries and billing for their client portfolio
Assisting in the delivery and proactive tax planning advice for clients
Liasing with clients and the wider AW teams to deliver corporate tax consultancy compliance and advisory services
Involvement in recruitment process for the team, including our graduate intake programme each year
Please note that we will not be accepting candidates from agency suppliers in connection with this vacancy.
The Candidate
In order to fulfil the responsibilities of the position, we would like candidates to be / have:
CTA qualified and have a minimum of 2 years experience in Corporate Tax Compliance / Advisory work
A full UK driving licence (essential)
Experience of using Alphatax (desirable requirement as opposed to essential requirement)
Experienced in dealing with clients and ensuring they receive an outstanding level of customer service
Confident when communicating (in both verbal and written forms) because you will need to be able to deal directly with clients and ensure they receive an outstanding level of customer service
Excellent teamwork skills to be able to communicate with your own team as well as the other AW teams throughout all the offices
Able to deliver tax technical training / development sessions to the team
The Benefits
In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes:
Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection
Competitive Annual Leave entitlement up to 26 days, plus Bank Holidays
Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year
Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working
Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment)
Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health)
Paid flu jabs and eye tests
Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client)
Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral
Ongoing access to online training courses and materials
Paid professional membership fees
Charity of the Month
Colleague of the Month
Subsidised social events throughout the year
In addition to all the benefits you would expect from an award winning employer, you will be given the utmost encouragement and support to develop your career further.
When you're with us... we're with you.
About Us
Armstrong Watson are a trusted and leading independent Accountancy and Business Advisory firm based in the North of England and Scotland. Our services and advice are all centred around our Quest to support our clients to achieve prosperity, a secure future and peace of mind, which cannot be achieved without the expertise of our dedicated and valued colleagues.
With approximately 800 colleagues situated across 19 offices, our people and our culture are at the heart of what we do. We recognise the unique impact we have on not only our clients, but also our colleagues, and the communities in which we operate. Our success is dependent on every colleague embracing all four of our core values: Honesty, Humanity, Trust and Passion.
The Role
Our Tax Consultancy service line is run as a national team and supports our clients from all of our offices. As a result of continued growth, we are now recruiting a Corporate Tax Assistant Manager to join our Tax Consultancy Service Line based at either our Leeds or Newcastle office.
The main elements of this role will include:
Being responsible for detailed / technical review of more complex corporate tax computations prepared by junior colleagues and reviewing their work
Providing training and mentoring for Tax Assistants and Tax Seniors
Monitoring work progress, recoveries and billing for their client portfolio
Assisting in the delivery and proactive tax planning advice for clients
Liasing with clients and the wider AW teams to deliver corporate tax consultancy compliance and advisory services
Involvement in recruitment process for the team, including our graduate intake programme each year
Please note that we will not be accepting candidates from agency suppliers in connection with this vacancy.
The Candidate
In order to fulfil the responsibilities of the position, we would like candidates to be / have:
CTA qualified and have a minimum of 2 years experience in Corporate Tax Compliance / Advisory work
A full UK driving licence (essential)
Experience of using Alphatax (desirable requirement as opposed to essential requirement)
Experienced in dealing with clients and ensuring they receive an outstanding level of customer service
Confident when communicating (in both verbal and written forms) because you will need to be able to deal directly with clients and ensure they receive an outstanding level of customer service
Excellent teamwork skills to be able to communicate with your own team as well as the other AW teams throughout all the offices
Able to deliver tax technical training / development sessions to the team
The Benefits
In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes:
Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection
Competitive Annual Leave entitlement up to 26 days, plus Bank Holidays
Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year
Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working
Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment)
Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health)
Paid flu jabs and eye tests
Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client)
Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral
Ongoing access to online training courses and materials
Paid professional membership fees
Charity of the Month
Colleague of the Month
Subsidised social events throughout the year
In addition to all the benefits you would expect from an award winning employer, you will be given the utmost encouragement and support to develop your career further.
When you're with us... we're with you.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Corporate Tax Assistant Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Leeds 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.