Job Title: Tax Manager
Location: Southall
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000
The Client
Our client are a medium sized established Chartered / Certified Accountants firm, they are managed by ex-big four auditors, consultants and tax experts. They provide Audit, Assurance and Tax services in the UK with a team of experienced Chartered / Certified Accountants and Consultants. They are looking to add an experienced Tax Manager to their team.
The Role of Tax Manager
The Tax Manager will support and manage a portfolio of clients, providing assistance across UK direct and indirect tax matters, including HMRC payroll and employment tax compliance. The role involves delivering high-quality compliance and advisory services while supporting client relationships and internal team development.
Key Responsibilities of the Tax Manager
Direct Tax
- Assist clients with UK corporation tax and personal tax compliance, including preparation and review of tax computations and filing and returns.
- Support clients on tax planning matters and ad-hoc advisory queries.
- Liaise with HMRC on enquiries, disclosures, and correspondence.
- Assist with quarterly, year-end tax provisions and related disclosures.
Indirect Tax
- Support clients with VAT registrations, VAT return preparation and review and VAT submission.
- Advise on VAT treatments for transactions.
- Support clients other VAT compliance where applicable.
Payroll & Employment Taxes
- Assist clients with HMRC payroll compliance, including PAYE, RTI submissions and filings.
- Support preparation and review of P11D and PSA returns.
Others
- Develop financial and economic analyses and models to support restructuring and pricing decisions and ensuring transfer pricing compliance.
- Prepare project deliverables including reports, presentations, Master Files, Local Files, and Country-by-Country (CbC) reports.
Client & Practice Support
- Manage day-to-day client communications and provide timely tax support.
- Assist with onboarding new clients and understanding their tax requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Qualified CTA / ACA / ACCA (or equivalent).
- Minimum 5 years’ UK tax experience within an accountancy or tax advisory firm.
- Practical experience in direct and indirect tax compliance.
- Exposure to HMRC payroll and employment tax matters.
- Strong working knowledge of UK tax legislation.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong technical and analytical skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication.
- Ability to manage multiple client deadlines.
- Client-focused and commercially aware.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits as per UK market.
- Exposure to a varied client base.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Keywords: Tax Manager, Accountancy, Accountant, Tax Specialist, Assistant Tax Manager
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