Job Description

Tax Manager - Exeter

Westcotts is a Top 50 + 50 Accountancy Practice and Real Living Wage Employer with over 300 team members across the South West in Devon and Somerset.

Due to the significant growth and demand of our tax services, we are looking for an Assistant Tax Manger or Tax Manager to join us on a permanent basis in our Exeter office with hybrid and flexible working available.

This is an exciting new role in our highly professional and successful Exeter Tax team and would likely suit a current Assistant Tax Manager or high performing Tax Senior looking for their next career step or an existing Tax Manager who is looking to gain new experiences. The role would offer the opportunity to gain experience of work for non-residents and non-domiciled taxpayers and/or trusts and probate work.

The department acts for a very diverse range of clients including High Net Worth individuals, large professional partnerships, shareholder/directors, non-resident individuals and family trusts as well as having a growing probate practice.

What you'll do:

The main duties (but not limited to) are the following: -

Deliver a full range of tax services in compliance with laws and regulations within budget and timeframe Build relationships and directly interact with clients to provide tax planning and support Support our tax team to provide a wide range of tax advisory projects Review of tax returns and preparation of complex tax returns Identify and mitigate tax risks Work with the existing tax manager and take responsibility for developing and training the tax team Manage tax provision and tax compliance processes within our Exeter office Assist in managing financial performance of the tax department.
This job description summarises the main duties and responsibilities of the post, however the list is not exhaustive as the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties and projects of similar level and responsibility.

What we're looking for:

Ideally the successful candidate will have the following attributes, skills, experience and qualifications.

Tax Manager, Assistant Tax Manager or High Performing Tax Senior Experience ATT or / and CTA qualified Outgoing, socially confident and emotionally controlled A positive attitude, friendly and approachable Resilient, able to multi-task and work independently / flexibly Adaptable, organised and conscientious Takes the initiative, ability to prioritise and meet deadlines Discreet, professional and team orientated in approach Excellent knowledge of tax and all types of compliance returns Strong technical tax knowledge across a broad range of taxes Good report writer and able to communicate across a spectrum of taxes Good working knowledge of general IT Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Social Media programmes Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven accuracy and an eye for detail

What we offer:

36.25 hours / 5 days per week (part time, flexible and hybrid working is available) Salary subject to experience and qualifications Annual salary review 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Death in service 3 x annual salary Access to Westfield Rewards and Health scheme 24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme helpline Flexible benefits including buy and sell holiday, payroll charitable giving, cycle to work and private medical insurance Introducing clients and staff commission schemes Pension 3% rising to 4% after 4 years' service Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay after one years service

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please upload your CV along with a covering letter providing information on why you feel you would be suitable for the role in particular in regards to the desired attributes, skills, experience and qualifications. Please also state your current salary, salary expectations and notice period.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Flexitime Free flu jabs Free or subsidised travel Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay Store discount Work from home
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Exeter EX1 1NS

Reference ID: EXE - Tax Manager