Tax Assistant Manager

Hello,
My client is looking for a Tax Assistant Manager based in Darlington due to expansion.
About the role:
My client has a new opportunity to join an exciting, expanding accountancy practice in their tax team.
This opportunity would be based within the friendly tax team in Darlington. The tax team is involved in the delivery of tax compliance and advisory services for a portfolio of some of the wealthiest and exciting entrepreneurial businesses across our region.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
* Review income, P11D and corporation tax returns from a variety of systems including CCH, Iris and Tax shield and providing feedback as appropriate
* Review work of and aid development of Taxation Associates, Senior Associates and Seniors
* Research more complex tax planning issues
* Deal with more complex cases around residency, R&D, remuneration planning and capital gains tax, liaising with the client as appropriate with support from tax partners and directors
* Undertake initial reviews of draft tax computations produced by audit and accounts colleagues
* Action queries raised by tax colleagues on the draft tax returns and computations
* Act as a point of contact for clients for ad hoc queries
* Attend client and external events where appropriate
* Attend clients’ sites or homes where required
* Actively participate in department meetings
* Provide training, guidance, and support to members of the team as required
* Undertake relevant CPD to maintain technical knowledge
* Make suggestions for updating and improving the department and the firm’s systems and processes
About You:
* Fully ACA or CTA qualified
* Relevant tax experience gained within practice
* Experience of using tax preparation software
* Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be confident speaking to clients face to face, over the telephone and by email
* Must have excellent IT skills, including working knowledge of Excel
* The ability to check work for accuracy and have good attention to detail
* The ability to judge differing situations and respond accordingly
* Be able to demonstrate your initiative to solve problems
* Be flexible and proactive in managing multiple priorities
It would be desirable if you have proven experience in delivering excellent client service, be willing to undertake further study to develop your knowledge, and have experience in developing and managing a team. It is beneficial if you have experience of tax planning, R&D, reorganisations, or inheritance tax knowledge.
We offer a fantastic range of benefits including:
22 days holiday plus bank holidays and 1 day for your birthday
Salary sacrifice contributory pension scheme.
Buy additional holidays through a salary sacrifice scheme.
Health and wellbeing support including an employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, and Kaido and HBSC financial webinars.
Perk box discounts platform
Discounted health care
Social events
Opportunities for learning and development and fully paid qualifications
Paid professional subscriptions.
Eye tests and flu jabs
Salary: £48K
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