Corporate Tax Associate Director

6 months ago

Preston, United Kingdom RSM Full time
As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

About the department

  When you become part of our Tax team, you’ll discover a culture celebrating individuality, fresh thinking, flexibility and collaboration, whilst not only embracing change but impacting it. We’re simply not a one-size-fits-all firm and work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of RSM and our clients. As Ali Sapsford (our Head of Tax) states, “personality and fun are as big a part of our culture as is our passion for delivering a premium service to our clients… That sense of team is what attracts clients and staff alike to RSM, and it’s one of the things I love about RSM”

OurNational Tax Service Line works with clients across a broad range of businesstypes and sectors, from high-net-worth individuals and owner-managed businessesto middle market organisations and large multinational groups. We manage theirtax affairs on the compliance side whilst also acting as expert advisors whenplanning matters arise. The latter includes, but is not exclusive to, duediligence, transactions and restructuring, as well as innovation reliefs.

Ourspecialist Tax Dispute Resolution Service work with these businesses and individuals aswell as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in resolving issues relating to resolvingtax disputes and enquiries. We combine technical expertise with expertknowledge and experience to obtain successful outcomes to our client’sinteractions with HMRC.

About the opportunity

We arenow looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious individual to join our growing TaxDispute Resolution Service in the North West Region. The role provides theopportunity to work on both regional and national clients, and alongside casedelivery will be a focus on business development and further growing our TaxInvestigations proposition.

Inaddition to being an integral part of a highperforming Tax Dispute Resolution Service team, specific responsibilities of this role include:

  • Project management of a wide range of client engagements. 
  • Management of financial and budget requirements on all allocated client engagements, with a particular focus on client onboarding administration and timely WIP management.
  • Working alongside the Partners and other Associated Directors within the team, to develop the profile of the business and identify and secure opportunities as they arise.
  • Delivering a high-quality Tax Dispute Resolution Service to our clients, in collaboration with your colleagues, and addressing any queries or enquiries relating to your client engagement.
  • Acting as a key part of the team, having regular dialogue with other team members and other RSM teams to plan the delivery of work to clients.
  • Working closely with your colleagues to provide value, adding technically accurate, clear and concise tax advice covering a range of technical issues relevant to your client’s HMRC enquiries and interventions, whilst adhering to the Firm’s quality standards.
  • Liaising with individuals in other RSM departments, and offices, to support them in providing a high-quality service to their clients and to identify tax related risks and opportunities for their may require travel to other RSM offices on a regular basis.
  • Manage your work schedule, adhering to deadlines and liaising with team members to keep them up to date on progress.
  • Ensuring continual improvement in your skills, knowledge and capability for the benefit of our clients and your own personal and professional development, whilst promoting this mentality within your peer group and beyond.
  • Offering coaching and guidance to more junior members of the team.

About the ideal candidate
  • ATT and / or CTA qualified (or HMRC equivalent)
  • Ideally recent experience of working for HMRC in an investigations focussed the absence of such experience, a proven track record of working on Tax Dispute related client engagements.
  • Proven experience in client handling and managing a busy portfolio.  
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with excellent communication, both written and verbal with an ability to liaise with people at all levels.
  • Motivated to provide the highest quality service to clients.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively for self and other members of the team.
  • Ability and confidence to influence both internal and external clients.
  • Experience of business development would be advantageous but isn’t essential.

Note: This job description reflects the present requirements of the role. As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment in consultation with the individual.

About the Service Line Head

James Morris, Head of Corporate Tax: “I joined RSM in 2014 as a Tax Director. From the guidance and training I received in my own career development to the huge opportunities to help others in their development, I could not ask for a more supportive place to work. The people work as a team and towards a common goal. RSM is an exciting place to work too; the work is challenging and interesting, and the ability to shape the firm is there for everyone. I am proud to lead RSM’s Corporate Tax Practice and to support the RSM team as it continues to grow. I’ve personally benefitted from the opportunities at RSM and look forward to supporting others as they also build their careers in our business.”


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