Job Description

About Connolly Accountants

Connolly Accountants is an independent, expanding accountancy practice based in Milton Keynes, specialising in accountancy and taxation services for small and medium businesses. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and building strong, personal client relationships. As part of our growth, we are seeking a Senior Tax Manager to join our team, with the potential for future progression to Director level.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced tax professional to lead corporate tax compliance and advisory services for the practice. They will take ownership of a diverse and technically challenging portfolio and play a key role in delivering high-level tax advisory and compliance services, with a focus on complex trust, restructuring, and succession planning work. They will also help shape the future of our tax offering and enjoy real opportunities for career advancement in a supportive, flexible environment.

Key Responsibilities

Client Advisory and Relationship Management

Maintain and grow strong client relationships by acting as trusted advisor; the foundation for all effective advisory and compliance work.

Technical Advisory and Project Leadership

Actively guide the team to deliver expert advice and project leadership that represents the main value delivered to clients.

Advise on the implementation, benefits, drawbacks, and ongoing compliance of Discretionary Trusts and other specialist trusts. Lead on Capital Reduction demergers and high-level tax restructures, providing strategic guidance throughout the process. Manage and advise on a range of transactions, including business sales, acquisitions, and reorganisations. Advise on and implement Employee Ownership Trusts and related structures. Develop and deliver exit strategies and succession planning for business owners. Provide expert Inheritance Tax planning, including the use of Family Investment Companies. Advise on Capital Gains Tax matters, ensuring clients receive optimal outcomes.?

Team and Practice Development

Support the team and maintain technical excellence, essential for long-term success and service quality.

Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing culture. Stay up to date with changes in tax legislation and best practice.?

Candidate Profile

Essential Qualifications:

CTA qualification is essential; ACA/ACCA or equivalent also desirable.

Required Experience & Technical Expertise:

Proven experience as a Tax Manager or Senior Tax Manager in a practice environment.

Strong technical expertise in:

Implementing, advising on, and managing the ongoing compliance of Discretionary Trusts and other specialist trusts, including assessing benefits and drawbacks. Capital Reduction demergers and high-level tax restructures. Managing and advising on a range of transactions, such as business sales, acquisitions, and reorganisations. Employee Ownership Trusts and related structures. Developing and delivering exit strategies and succession planning for business owners. Inheritance Tax planning, including the use of Family Investment Companies. Capital Gains Tax matters, ensuring clients receive optimal outcomes.

Core Skills & Attributes

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. Ability to communicate complex tax issues clearly to clients and colleagues. Experience managing client relationships and delivering exceptional service. Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

What We Offer

Salary commensurate with experience. Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home. Flexitime scheme and a supportive, dynamic work environment. Company pension, free parking, and private medical insurance. Health Assured Programme, sick pay, and enhanced maternity leave. Bonus scheme and real opportunities for progression to Director level. A collaborative culture where your contribution is valued and your career can flourish.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 75,000.00-90,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Milton Keynes MK11 1BN