Personal Tax Associate Director, Manchester, to £86k

MERJE are working on behalf of a leading provider of professional services to global clients as they are looking to recruit an Associate Director for their Personal Tax department based in Manchester.

Job description:

• To manage and control a substantial portfolio of clients in the office, ensuring both excellent client service and making a significant contribution towards the overall future development and success of the firm
• To ensure that clients’ tax affairs comply with statutory requirements, and to manage work efficiently
• Manage the assignment in accordance with the firm’s standard procedures and confirm arrangements with the client, including likely costs and billing arrangements
• To ensure tax quality at all times by adhering to the firm’s quality standards
• To identify and advise on tax planning opportunities and to undertake specialist technical assignments as required
• Brief junior staff members on the client’s business and the pre-assignment instructions, to supervise and control the completion of work, and to undertake ‘on the job’ training and appraisals where necessary
• To ensure that the job is completed within budget, and to discuss all material points arising with the assignment partner in the first instance and client immediately, particularly in relation to any anticipated overruns
• To liaise with the client throughout the year and to practise the principles of excellent client service at all times
• To ensure that the appropriate liaison takes place with all other departments, and that all potential client needs are identified and serviced accordingly
• To develop a detailed knowledge of the firm’s specialist services, and to undertake special work in response to client needs where appropriate
• To maintain an advanced level of technical knowledge through appropriate reading and courses, and to fulfil professional bodies’ CPD requirements.

Applicant requirements:

• CTA/ATII qualified, or equivalent
• Previous experience of operating at Manager level in a similar role
• Proven experience in client handling
• Proven tax experience in producing high quality work.

If you are currently working at Manager level and keen to take on a new challenge, contact David Macdonald at MERJE