Description:
We are looking for a Assistant Manager or Manager to join our well-established UK/US tax team, where you will develop and manage a portfolio of clients' tax compliance and advisory needs.
Our team or c. 80 people help UK and US citizens and businesses, based away from home to manage their net earnings and reduce liabilities. The team know both tax systems inside out and have handled relocations for solo workers up to hundreds of employees.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about UK/US tax and enjoy sharing knowledge with colleagues to ensure team development, as well as best service for our clients. UK/US dual qualification is required, along with experience of delivering a high-quality personal service to clients.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Managing a portfolio of up to 150 clients, both delegating responsibility to junior staff and consulting Directors where applicable.
- Organise and run every assignment as effectively and as efficiently as possible, in accordance with the firm’s standards, and ensure effective completion before Partner/Director review.
- Demonstrate up to date knowledge and application of other current US tax legislation, be able to use source legislation and the firm’s “Tax Preparer Guides” of US procedures and seek out opportunities to advance that knowledge.
- Providing technical guidance to staff and resolve major technical problems when instructed by clients.
- Contribute ideas to the team’s technical Partner/Director and, when required, write technical notices.
- Support, where needed, in the growth of the team, by assisting in client pitch presentations.
- Mentoring more junior members of the team, monitor their work and progress and help to resolve any problems and difficulties encountered.
- Taking responsibility for the quality of work prepared by junior team members and ensure that service standards are maintained at the level required by the team and the firm.
You are the right person for the role if you:
- Have Dual handler (Enrolled Agent/ATT) qualifications
- Have experience of preparing, reviewing and filing UK and US tax returns
- Have demonstrated application of management skills, including formal or informal coaching and mentoring experience
- Have experience with MS Office suite, as well as proficiency in UK and US tax software
- Willingness and ability to share knowledge and best practice