Partnership & Tax Accountant

• Partnership Tax Accountant role: 6-month contract role to start ASAP
• Can be based in Bristol or the London office
• Hybrid working policy is very flexible
• Salary range of £80,000-£90,000 (client would also consider day rate options for the right person outside IR35)
• It is essential you are qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA/ with proven experience of LLP and personal tax compliance in a partnership environment (preferred).
• Minimum 5years+ post qualification
• This role is to start as soon as possible and the client will look for a 1-stage interview via Teams as soon as they can

Role overview:
Operating within the heart of the firm's central management team, the Partnership Affairs team is responsible for managing and delivering all aspects of partnership accounting, including the firm's entity and personal tax compliance, partnership remuneration, payments and capital funding. The team provides high-level support to the firm's board on partner-related finance issues with a remit extending across all offices and relevant tax jurisdictions.

The roleThis key role works collaboratively within the wider Partnership Affairs team and with the firm's external tax advisors to deliver a robust system of tax compliance and reporting of partner individual tax positions and reserves. Reporting to the Director of Partnership Affairs

Key relationshipsPartnership Accounting team, Partners, Finance team and other key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of timely and accurate entity-level tax computations to ensure optimal tax efficiency -primarily UK compliance but with involvement and oversight of tax computations across all relevant jurisdictions.
• Deliver a comprehensive system of calculating, maintaining and reporting appropriate personal tax reserves, to include cash movements and reconciliations to ensure the integrity of the GL and balance sheet.
• Collaborate with the Partnership Accounting team in applying tax reserves to partner current accounts.
• Prepare illustrations and projections of tax liabilities for joiner and leaver scenarios, estimates and payments on account.
• Provide regular data on the cash impact of upcoming tax liabilities for cash flow reporting purposes.
• Be a subject-matter expert / liaison point on up-to-date legislation, advising on ad-hoc tax-related queries, e.g. withholding tax, global mobility compliance reporting requirements.
• Liaise with external advisors and tax authorities.
• Work closely with the wider Partnership Accounting team to deliver to Partners a seamless and clear understanding of their partnership interests.
• Assist with ad-hoc tax-related tasks as required.
  
  

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Demonstrates a growth mindset and is committed to lifelong learning to build knowledge and expertise.
• ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified with proven experience of LLP and personal tax compliance in a partnership environment (preferred). Minimum 5years+ post qualification.
• Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Develops internal and external client relationships and adopts a client-centric approach to deliver innovative solutions.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive personal data
• Proactively plans, prioritises, allocates resources and uses technology to ensure they and the team work efficiently and commercially.
• Develops strong, collaborative working relationships.
• Delegates work effectively and understand how to develop junior team members and support their ambitions.
• Committed to being part of a supportive, inclusive and collaborative firm culture.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Charles Maidment from the Hays Bristol senior finance team. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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