PERSONAL TAX MANAGER – WATFORD

We are a leading firm of Chartered Accountants & Tax Advisers with offices across the region. With a sizable leadership team and over 200 staff, we are a significant firm advising businesses and individuals in the UK and internationally. We are also members of an international network of professional firms.
The firm is growing, dynamic, and innovative, continually developing new ideas and services to better support our clients. We are committed to our ethos of "friendly expertise" and work hard to ensure our clients prosper above all else.
We place strong importance on supporting the communities we work in and protecting the environment. This includes a year-round programme of fundraising, volunteering opportunities, and initiatives to minimise our environmental footprint.
THE ROLETo support the continued growth of the Watford team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:
*Working closely with the Tax Principals and wider team to achieve results and foster a positive team environment
*Liaising with and meeting clients to understand and meet their requirements
*Preparing personal, partnership, and trust tax returns for more complex clients
*Reviewing personal tax returns, advisory work, and technical work prepared by junior team members
*Identifying tax planning opportunities, advising clients, and assisting with implementation
*Assisting with and responding to HMRC enquiries and compliance checks
*Collaborating with multiple teams and Principals across the firm on ad-hoc advisory projects
ABOUT YOUIdeally, you will have:
*CTA qualified (or equivalent)
*2+ years’ PQE
*Experience gained within a personal tax practice
*Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage and support junior team members
*Experience managing a portfolio of clients, with responsibility for compliance and identifying planning opportunities
*Good IT skills, ideally with experience using Digita tax software
*Up-to-date technical tax knowledge, supported by recent training and practical experience
*Strong communication skills with both clients and colleagues
BENEFITS & EMPLOYMENT DETAILS*Full-time role – Monday to Friday
*Flexible time policy, with a combination of office and home working
*Remuneration dependent on experience
*Right to work in the UK required
*Annual Christmas Bonus equivalent to one week’s salary
*Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (auto-enrolment subject to eligibility) | Employer: 5% | Employee: 3%
*Private Medical Insurance following completion of 3 months’ service (taxable benefit)
*Death in Service cover (4x salary)
*Group Income Protection Scheme (non-contributory) following completion of 3 months’ service
*Annual leave of 25 days per annum (pro rata), with 3 days typically taken over Christmas/New Year