Job Description

Vacancy Name

Private Client Tax Assistant Manager - London West End

Vacancy No

VN1362

Employment Type

Permanent

Duration

N/A

Location City

London

Location Country

United Kingdom

Company Description

Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 2500 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

Description

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Assistant Tax Manager to join our growing Tax team within our UK accounting practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional looking to take the next step in their career, offering exposure to a wide range of tax matters, including compliance, advisory, and client relationship management.


The Assistant Manager is responsible for producing high-quality client files while managing junior team members. The role is equally split between overseeing client work and mentoring junior staff. The Assistant Manager must ensure that the work is completed to high standards, meet deadlines, and maintain compliance with all legal and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Request information from client and 3rd parties (banks, building societies, pension providers etc) and send reminders as necessary.


- Collate accounts and other relevant information from other departments of Silver Levene LLP.


- Use information to complete tax returns using tax software


- Prepare letter to client, detailing liabilities and any tax saving opportunities


- Ensure client receives tax return and any client queries are dealt with.


- Ensure approval of completed tax return is returned from client and lodged with HMRC.


- Calculate total tax liability for clients and advise client of when and how to pay tax and any interest, surcharges and penalties.


- Explain and apply maximum pension contributions in relation to earnings for clients.


- Review tax returns generated by Tax Assistants and Tax Semi-Seniors and use this to assist in their training and development.


- Assist department Manager with Ad-Hoc projects as and when necessary.


- Ensure all P11D's and associated s336 claims are completed, signed by the client and submitted to the Inland Revenue within set deadlines.


- Assist Partners on tax issues in client meetings, if requested, and arrange own client meetings where appropriate.


- Identify any special work outside of the normal billing cycle.


- Review debtors and remind clients of any outstanding fees.


- Represent Xeinadin professionally, both internally and externally.


- Deliver on Xeinadin's vision and values in all work interactions, ensuring a focus on innovation and client-focused service.

Key Requirements

- ATT/CTA qualified


- Varied, practical and technical tax knowledge, minimum 2 years practical experience


- Proven experience managing tax compliance processes and providing advisory support


- Strong knowledge of UK tax legislation and regulations

Additional Requirements

- Organised, detail-focused, and deadline-driven


- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


- Ability to manage a portfolio of clients and ensure high standards of service delivery


- Strong technical expertise in accounting or tax, with a focus on compliance and advisory


- Proven ability to lead and develop junior team members


- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant systems


- Professional and confident, with the ability to foster strong client relationships


- Adaptable, flexible, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment


- Committed to continuous learning and development

Model

Hybrid

Salary

Competitive

Benefits

- Company Pension Scheme


- 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays


- Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority


- Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum


- Business closure over Christmas*


- Life Assurance x4 annual salary


- Enhanced family leave policies


- Enhanced Company Sick Pay


- Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support, free and confidential


- Corporate Discounts Platform




Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:


- PMI single or family


- Critical Illness Cover


- Cash plan


- Cycle to work


- Eye care


- Dental


- subject to exceptions and business needs