Tax Director

My client, a Top 50 firm, was established in 1899. They serve a diverse client base across a range of industry sectors. Their work is focused wholly on owner managed businesses, with turnovers from circa £1m up to £250m. They provide a wide range of services including audit, accountancy, book-keeping support, payroll bureau, tax compliance, specialist tax services, M&A and deal/transaction support.

What is the role?

My client requires a new Tax Director at their Uxbridge office to help support the continued growth of the firm.
The role consists of managing a team of tax professionals in delivering a mix of personal, and corporate tax compliance and advisory work. The individual will report to the firm’s head of tax and the managing partner.

Responsibilities:

• Liaising with clients and managing client expectations.
• Working with general partners on interesting and complex mixed tax advisory issues
• Delegating and training the team on the preparation of transaction documents in connection with company re-organisations, share schemes, property transfers, trusts, corporate sales and acquisitions and de-mergers
• Drafting technical replies to HMRC enquiries
• Team management, interviews, and appraisals
• Working with the partners to identify and drive special work on the portfolio
• Assisting in bringing new clients to the business

Requirements:

• CTA/ACCA/ACA qualified with extensive professional practice experience
• Excellent knowledge of UK tax legislation
• Proven advisory skills
• Desire to deliver excellent client service
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Good IT skills including Outlook, Excel, Word and Accounting packages
• Experienced in managing risk in compliance work

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.

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