Sweeting & Smedley
Personal Tax Manager
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Company Description
Sweeting and Smedley Limited is a well-established firm specializing in accounting and tax solutions for individuals and businesses. Based in Hurst (near Wokingham), the firm supports clients across a range of sectors with a focus on accuracy and reliability.
Role Description
This is a full-time, office-based Tax Manager role based in Hurst (near Wokingham). Daily responsibilities include reviewing Personal Tax Returns prepared by the team, preparing Personal Tax Returns and CGT Returns, managing tax queries from clients and authorities, and monitoring deadlines across various tax regimes. The role involves advising clients on tax-efficient structures, identifying planning opportunities, and interpreting changes in tax law to provide clear, practical guidance. The Tax Manager will also mentor junior team members, contribute to process improvements, and collaborate with other service lines to provide integrated client support.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of personal clients
- Oversee the preparation and review of personal tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current legislation
- Preparation and/or review of a range of compliance filings including Capital Gains Tax returns, Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) returns, Employment Related Securities (ERS) returns & P11D forms, etc.
- Support the Tax Director on advisory projects, including tax planning and structuring
- Be the first point of contact for allocated clients, responding to various client enquiries in an accurate and timely manner
- Manage MTD for income tax reporting
- Review work prepared by junior staff and provide guidance and mentoring
- Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients
- Ensure deadlines are met and workflows are managed effectively
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Essential Requirements
- Strong experience in a tax role within a UK practice
- In-depth knowledge of UK tax legislation
- Be a qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience accountant
- Have a minimum of 5 years of accountancy practice experience
- Proven ability to manage a client portfolio independently
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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