Job Description

Vacancy Name

Tax Assistant Manager - Cardiff

Vacancy No

VN1336

Employment Type

Permanent

Duration

NA

Location City

Cardiff

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 Tax Assistant 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

- Manage a portfolio of clients' tax affairs, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and providing value-added tax advice.


- Offer technically accurate and clear tax advice to clients, both independently and in collaboration with other teams.


- Ensure the timely and efficient completion of all client tax compliance work, including returns and filings.


- Plan and manage tax work to meet client needs and statutory deadlines.


- Provide coaching and guidance to junior team members, assisting in their professional development and improving their tax knowledge and skills.


- Review junior team members' work, providing constructive feedback and helping them grow in their roles.


- Identify tax planning opportunities and proactively communicate these to clients.


- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK tax legislation and regulatory developments.


- Develop and maintain strong relationship with clients, acting as a key point of contact for tax matters.


- Work with senior managers to meet financial targets for the team.


- 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 (or working towards)


- Minimum 3 years' experience in a UK tax role within an accounting firm or tax practice


- Proven experience managing tax compliance processes and providing advisory support


- Previous experience in tax compliance and advisory is essential


- 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


- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team


- 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