Overview

Significant demand exists in the local market for tax professionals at all levels. Choosing which firm to commit your future to is a big decision. Our client has recently seen additional investment and expansion, as a result they enter the local market determined to add more ‘best-in-class’ professionals to their long-serving and supportive team.

This role, which could be appointed at Manager or Senior Manager level, is offered on a highly flexible basis including reduced or condensed working week. Our client believes in effective work/life balance and supports a range of work patterns.

• This is a well-established Big 4 team, with a prestigious client list but most importantly, it is led by a team of Directors and Associate Directors that are involved, supportive and approachable.
• This is a people focused firm, supporting staff in all aspects is part of the DNA of this practice, from essential learning and development to flexible and hybrid working, people are at the centre of its success.
• The leadership team is committed and taking steps to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed.
• The successful appointee to this Manager level position will report to a Director and join an established team of 24 in personal tax and 90+ across the department.
• If you feel that this is the type of culture and environment you will succeed in, why not get in touch with Abacus and let us set up an informal meeting? A representative of the firm would be happy to give you all the information and insight you need before formally applying.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in managing a diverse portfolio of personal tax compliance clients
• Identifying personal tax planning opportunities and assisting in delivering advisory assignments
• Playing a key role in the delivery of estate planning services to clients
• Training and mentoring trainees within the team, developing their professional skills
• Building and maintaining trusted client relationships
• Overseeing the financial management of your portfolio
• Contributing to the firm’s Business Development initiatives.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• ACA and/or CTA qualified.
• Experience in personal tax compliance or managing a portfolio that delivers personal tax and estate planning services
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop exceptional client relationships
• Proficiency in identifying and delivering tax planning opportunities
• Solid organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently
• Leadership and mentoring skills, with experience in developing junior staff
• Commercial awareness, with the ability to contribute to business development
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working to include options for reduced hours, part-time and a condensed working week available.
• Extensive benefits package, including access to our employee benefits hub, with resources on health and financial well-being as well as lifestyle savings
• Working in an environment that fosters learning and development
• Internal mentor and buddy system to support you through your career journey
• Personal development programs to facilitate career growth, alongside practical, on-the-job training.