Private Client Tax Assistant Manager

OverviewThis job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.Role purposeThis is primarily a compliance role which will involve a high percentage of non-UK domicile cases. Running a portfolio which is a mix of complex returns as a case-handler and more straight-forward cases as the acting manager. The role will also involve assisting on the delivery of advisory work. Experience and up to date knowledge is therefore essential.Key responsibilitiesResponsibility for a mixed portfolio of personal tax clients, including specifically non-doms and HNWIs.Assisting managers/directors/partners on the delivery of advisory work, which will include the preparation of reports on matters such as IHT planning, residence, pre arrival planning, offshore trusts and planning in anticipation of the new rules for non-doms.Preparation and attendance at both existing and potential new client meetings, and ensuring the work is carried out in a timely manner and within budget.Responsible for collating all the information needed to prepare the tax return involving liaising with other third-party professionals and on some occasions the clients themselves.Must be technically competent in dealing with all aspects of income tax (including National Insurance) and capital gains tax.Will be responsible for the preparation of the tax returns for approval by the client and for then electronically filing them.Promptly dealing with routine correspondence received in connection with those clients.Ad-hoc assignments in connection with the client's affairs - incorporating inheritance tax, income tax and capital gains tax.Assisting with s9A enquiries and preparing disclosures under the digital disclosure facility.Must be able to prioritise and organise own work to ensure consistently high standard of client care and to meet Revenue deadlines - working without supervision and to show initiative in dealing with clients' affairs.Responsible for monitoring own time budgets and chargeability.Equipment usedUse of computer CCH packages and SharePoint.Qualifications/education requiredMinimum requirement to be CTA qualifiedParticular aptitudes / skills requiredMust have a minimum of 4 years private client tax experience.Non-dom experience and knowledge is required.The Assistant Manager will have good organisational skills and will be required to organise their own work to ensure that all deadlines are met.Good computer skills including a sound knowledge of Word & Excel are required.About Mercer & HoleMercer & Hole is an independent firm since being founded in 1905. Today, we are proud to say that we are a growing top 40 accountancy firm performing Audit, Corporate Tax, and advisory work. We are also a top 20 UK firm for both private client tax work and financial planning.The firm is led by 24 partners, many of whom are top 4 trained, and we value teamwork with over 240 staff across four locations in the UK, with our flagship office in the heart of the City in Lombard Street.We work with businesses and individuals and provide a quality, personalised service with high levels of expertise across all aspects of audit, accountancy, tax, and financial planning. We have the technical knowledge and excellence, but we also aim to give our clients practical options, and always make complex issues easy to understand. The secret to our success is a commitment to deliver only the best for our clients and to exceed their expectations from our initial contact and throughout our relationship.We are recognised for being friendly and approachable, taking the time to get to know our clients as people so that we understand what is important to them, their business ventures, and their family commitments.The firm has a varied, international client base and an international presence as we are founding members of The International Accounting Group and TAG Law which aligns over 16,000 professionals globally.Making a differencePeople and businesses are facing unprecedented change. Across all sectors, business owners, Boards and Executive Management Teams must continually re-evaluate their position and make tough decisions that will affect their future goals and those of their organisations.We work with a range of clients from start-ups, SMEs and larger corporations, including listed business, across a wide scope of industry sectors to provide them with a range of specialised services. At Mercer & Hole, we are known for our exceptional level of client care. We believe taking time to get to know our clients gives us a greater understanding of their business goals to provide real value.Our experienced team can provide expert help in the following areas:Audit and Accounting (note, audit services not provided to listed entities)Tax compliance and advisoryBusiness and strategic adviceVAT including partial exemption issuesVirtual Finance, including bookkeeping, management accounting, financial modelling and payroll"World Class Finance" - review of financial processes and controls, including improvement recommendations and implantation guidanceRegulatory returnsValuation servicesMerger and acquisition support and advice (including Financial Due Diligence)Private client services and exit strategy planningRaising financeWe really want to attract and retain individuals who share our Values:Together - The firm with the family feel. Express gratitude. Smile. Be humble and confident. Have fun.Resilient - Change is imminent, and business is imperfect. Be open minded & agile. Assume positive intent and exercise the power of positive thinking.Understanding - Each individual matters and will be heard and respected. Honesty, integrity, empathy and kindness are fundamental.Supportive - We support what is important to you and show kindness in our behaviour to each other. We encourage each other to realise our potential.Thrive - We strive to be the best, innovate and always do exceptional work. That's who we are and what our clients deserve. #J-18808-Ljbffr