LOCHEAD SANDFORD RECRUITMENT LIMITED
Personal Tax Manager
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Job Opportunity: Personal Tax Manager
Our client, a highly regarded and expanding Top 20 Accountancy firm with several UK offices and proud member of a renowned International network, seeks to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced Personal Tax Manager to join their Edinburgh team.
Our client feels their people-focused approach truly sets them apart as you won't just be another face in the firm; you'll be part of an ambitious, driven team dedicated to continuous learning and growth, investing in their people because they are the foundation of their success. With access to unparalleled resources and award-winning development programmes, you'll have the freedom to shape your career while making a meaningful impact. Our client has also been awarded gold for Investors in People. This recognition reflects their deep commitment to nurturing talent and ensuring every individual feels valued and supported.
Role Overview
Our client seeks a talented Tax Manager - Personal Tax who thrives in a dynamic environment and embraces the chance to tackle complex challenges. Your work in Personal Tax will go beyond the numbers; it's about building meaningful client relationships, understanding their businesses, navigating risks, and delivering insights that drive real results.
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Benefits
Just some of the rewards and reasons to join:
- Agile Working: Enjoy the flexibility of core hours from 10 AM to 2 PM and two home working days, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments seamlessly.
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), plus the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days (28 days on a training contract, with the opportunity to buy 5 days)
- Competitive salary package
- Employee recognition awards: Outstanding Performance Award Bonus and other recognition initiatives.
- New and improved programme for succession planning and supportive management structure to help you realise your potential.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Access a free confidential 24-hour support service, including unlimited counselling sessions and virtual doctors available for you and your family.
- Varied and interesting Tax work with a wide range of clients.
- Real scope to further develop and progress.
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Main Duties
- Manage portfolio of clients, meeting their requirements and maximising fee income.
- Manage the production of clients' personal tax computations.
- Plan, control, and review work carried out by team members to ensure work is completed within time frames and budget.
- Respond to tax queries from Partners/Directors/Managers.
- Carry out consultancy work when required.
- Attend client meetings where appropriate.
- Design and implement standard letters/systems to improve the efficiency of the Tax Department.
- Spot opportunities for relevant advisory work with existing clients.
- People management, training, mentoring.
What Our Client Seeks
- ICAS, ACA or CTA qualified with proven UK PERSONAL TAX experience in practice.
- Varied, practical and technical tax knowledge.
- Positive, enthusiastic approach.
- Able to manage/ train junior members of staff.
- IT packages: Excel, tax software, Word.
- Communication skills.
- Organisational skills.
- Commercial awareness / client focus.
- Problem solving and decision making.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
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