Taxation

AJ Chambers are currently recruiting for a Mixed Tax Senior to work within an accountancy  practice\'s Hereford office 

• Senior opportunity within a strong division
• There will be a focus on your development
• Excellent progression
• Full study support with both ATT and CTA qualifications

You will be a part of the Tax team, working mostly within compliance. You will be able to assist in delivering a great variety of tax services, to a diverse portfolio of clients. Your hard work will contribute to help maintain the firms already great reputation, and will put you on the path for an exciting career.

Mixed Tax Senior responsibilities:

• Preparing personal tax returns
• Preparing corporate tax returns
• Filing returns
• Assisting with P11Ds
• Completing work within deadline
• Preparing/amending and/or approving letters and emails
• Assisting with HMRC enquiries
• Obtaining missing information from the client, third parties or elsewhere in the firm
• Drafting replies to client or third party correspondence, seeking further input as appropriate

Mixed Tax Senior requirements: 

• Ideally studying towards ATT or CTA
• 2 years\' experience working within a tax environment
• Commercial awareness and a professional manor
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

 For further information on this Mixed Tax Senior role, please apply direct or contact Thomas Sharland-Harris at AJ Chambers

AJ Chambers are currently recruiting for a Personal Tax Semi-Senior to work within a Top 30 firm\'s Central London office 

• Semi-Senior opportunity in a fast growing division
• A dynamic, and entrepreneurial team
• Excellent progression
• Full study support with both ATT and CTA qualifications

You will be a part of the Personal Tax team, working mostly within compliance. You will be able to assist in delivering a great variety of tax services, to a diverse portfolio of clients. Your hard work will contribute to help maintain the firms already great reputation, and will put you on the path for an exciting career.

Personal Tax Semi-Senior responsibilities:

• Preparing annual tax returns (individuals. Partnerships, companies, trusts and forms p11Ds/PSAs)
• Preparing basic capital gains computations
• Preparing/amending and/or approving letters and emails
• Assisting with HMRC enquiries
• Obtaining missing information from the client, third parties or elsewhere in the firm
• Reviewing tax returns and accompanying workings as drafted by junior staff
• Completing posting for complex or missing areas of tax returns
• Drafting replies to client or third party correspondence, seeking further input as appropriate

Personal Tax Semi-Senior requirements: 

• Ideally studying towards ATT or CTA
• 2 years\' experience working within a tax environment
• Commercial awareness and a professional manor
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

For further information on this Personal Tax Semi-Senior role, please apply direct or contact Thomas Sharland-Harris at AJ Chambers

AJ Chambers are currently recruiting for a Corporate Tax Semi-Senior to work within a Top 30 firm\'s Central London office 

• Semi-Senior opportunity in a fast growing division
• A dynamic, and entrepreneurial team
• Excellent progression
• Full study support with both ATT and CTA qualifications

You will be a part of the Corporate Tax team, working mostly within compliance. You will be able to assist in delivering a great variety of tax services, to a diverse portfolio of clients. Your hard work will contribute to help maintain the firms already great reputation, and will put you on the path for an exciting career.

Corporate Tax Semi-Senior responsibilities:

• Preparing corporate tax returns
• Reviewing corporate tax returns
• Completing work within deadline
• Preparing/amending and/or approving letters and emails
• Assisting with HMRC enquiries
• Obtaining missing information from the client, third parties or elsewhere in the firm
• Drafting replies to client or third party correspondence, seeking further input as appropriate

Corporate Tax Semi-Senior requirements: 

• Ideally studying towards ATT or CTA
• 2 years\' experience working within a corporate tax environment
• Commercial awareness and a professional manor
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

For further information on this Corporate Tax Semi-Senior role, please apply direct or contact Thomas Sharland-Harris at AJ Chambers

A Top 50 Firm of Chartered Accountants are currently looking for a Business Tax Manager for their office located in the heart of London.

The Role:

You will work in the firm\'s Business Tax Group, which provides a number of tax services for businesses of a variety of sizes. You will be managing a portfolio, with the responsibility of meeting clients and reviewing work. 

Business Tax Manager Responsibilities:

• Corporation tax compliance work on a portfolio of clients
• Technical research into a variety of tax issues
• Reviewing work prepared by other members of staff
• Monitoring WIP and liaising with managers/directors on client billing
• Providing tax advisory work on a variety of issues including; restructures, international tax problems, share schemes, R&D, Due diligence etc.
• Full training and support will be provided on all aspects of the role including: tax advisory work, letter and report writing and managing a portfolio of clients.

You: 

• Experience managing a portfolio of corporate clients
• Exposure to advisory work
• Excellent communication skills
• Effective time management and able to complete tasks to tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage confidently with colleagues and clients
• Strong teamworking skills
• Self-driven, pro-active and motivated to succeed

For further information on this Business Tax Manager role, please apply directly or contact Tom Sharland-Harris at AJ Chambers

PERSONAL TAX MANAGER

The firm are a very highly regarded Top 100 practice, seeking a Personal Tax Manager.  The main focus of this role is to manage workflow of the tax team and to continuously review the current way of working and successfully implement improvements. 

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Manage compliance workflow for the personal tax team - monitor time allocations, budgets and deadlines, including data insight for internal management reporting
• Proactively manage a diverse portfolio of personal tax clients and support Partners with compliance work and ad hoc tax advisory work as required, ensuring compliance with Revenue and in-house deadlines.
• Build long lasting client relationships.  Develop and apply your technical and commercial knowledge to provide expert advice.
• Ensure assignments are completed to a high standard, on time and within budgets
• Liaise and negotiate with HMRC on behalf of clients. Respond to HMRC enquiries.
• Responsible for billing own portfolio and managing own WIP
• Review prepared tax returns
• Input in to service and product pricing, including assisting with new client quotes
• Liaise and collaborate with the compliance team and other departments on client matters, identifying cross-selling opportunities
• Participate in business development and marketing activities including networking in the business community to develop own external profile and the firm\'s brand
• Contribute to winning new work by proactively managing existing clients and networking
• Lead potential new clients meetings bringing them on board
• Maintain up to date and relevant technical knowledge of the industry and national economic issues
• Line manage, develop and mentor junior staff including overseeing work and assisting team members to support their performance and career development 

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and benefits package including pension, life assurance and a retail discount scheme
• Generous holiday allowance + ability to buy/sell holiday to fit your lifestyle
• Flexible working
• A wellbeing programme with regular events and activities focused on your physical and mental wellbeing
• Exposure to a wide range of clients across many industry sectors
• Regular company and team social events throughout the year

About You

• A minimum of 5 years UK practice personal tax experience with some managerial experience
• Ideally CTA and/or STEP qualified, but no essential
• Strong client relationship skills
• Proven project management and collaborative leadership skills
• Experience and willingness to network and develop new business leads
• Extensive experience in cooperating with HMRC
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written
• A positive, confident and proactive attitude
• Ability to prioritise and meet tight timeframes with high quality output

Personal Tax Senior

PURPOSE OF ROLE
To manage a varied personal tax portfolio dealing with all routine personal tax compliance, preparation of tax returns and ad hoc advisory work. The role requires an individual who takes ownership/responsibility of the portfolio under the guidance of a Supervisor/Manager.

JOB CONTENT 
Dealing with correspondence from clients and HMRC, via letters, email and telephone
Completion of personal tax returns, liaising with clients/third parties to collate information,
Data preparation and data entry, preparation of simple income/expenditure/letting accounts
Excellent understanding of UK tax compliance cycle and planning for key deadlines/setting targets
Checking tax statements of accounts - advising tax payments and payments on account
Electronic filing of tax returns
Checking tax statements of accounts 
Assisting with P11D delivery
Assisting at client meetings 
Dealing with new client set up procedures, letters of engagement and client ID procedures
Proposing and raising client bills, reviewing debtors
Reporting directly to Senior Manager and Partners

ESSENTIAL
Understands the personal tax compliance cycle (with around 3 years` experience)
A driven individual who takes ownership/responsibility of their portfolio
Assisting with ad hoc personal tax advisory work
Develop excellent client relationships
Understanding of chargeable time/ billing procedures and chasing debtors

DESIRABLE
Working knowledge of CCH personal tax software
Knowledge of estate trust returns, HNWI and UK residency and domicile rules useful 
P11D preparation but not essential

PURPOSE OF ROLE
To manage a varied personal tax portfolio dealing with all routine personal tax compliance, preparation of tax returns and ad hoc advisory work. The role requires an individual who takes ownership/responsibility of the portfolio under the guidance of a Supervisor/Manager.

JOB CONTENT 
Dealing with correspondence from clients and HMRC, via letters, email and telephone
Completion of personal tax returns, liaising with clients/third parties to collate information, knowledge of CCH software useful
Data preparation and data entry, preparation of simple income/expenditure/letting accounts
Excellent understanding of UK tax compliance cycle and planning for key deadlines/setting targets
Checking tax statements of accounts - advising tax payments and payments on account
Electronic filing of tax returns
Checking tax statements of accounts 
Assisting with P11D delivery
Assisting at client meetings 
Dealing with new client set up procedures, letters of engagement and client ID procedures
Proposing and raising client bills, reviewing debtors
Reporting directly to Senior Manager and Partners

ESSENTIAL
Ideally ATT Qualified 
Understands the personal tax compliance cycle (with around 3 years` experience)
A driven individual who takes ownership/responsibility of their portfolio
Assisting with ad hoc personal tax advisory work
Develop excellent client relationships
Understanding of chargeable time/ billing procedures and chasing debtors

DESIRABLE
Working knowledge of CCH personal tax software
Knowledge of UK residency and domicile rules useful 
P11D preparation but not essential

AJ Chambers are seeking a Business Tax Manager to join a leading firm of chartered accountants in Hertfordshire

Private Client Tax Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Tax Manager to join our well-established team. Your main responsibility will be to plan, assist, coordinate and deliver tax advisory services to existing and new clients.

The successful candidate will be supporting the Private Client Partner in delivering the highest standard of service and managing our Client\'s expectations at all times.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the delivery of both compliance and advisory assignments to your client portfolio
• Assist the Private Client Tax Partner as necessary in the overall management of the Private Client department
• Build and continue to build sound professional relationships with clients
• Maintain ongoing communication with clients throughout the year
• Respond to client concerns promptly in an effective and professional manner
• Demonstrate a pro-active approach in providing professional services to clients
• Be pro-active in proposing solutions to clients
• Attend client service reviews and works with the team to identify improvements and opportunities
• Contribute to client understanding at meetings, presentations and interviews
• Assist the Partners in preparing the annual budget for the Private Client department and in the monitoring of budgets and WIP on an ongoing basis
• Have an overall responsibility for the management of WIP on your client portfolio
• Be a pro-active member of the division\'s management group, embracing specific tasks to move the division forward
• Have an active involvement in relevant networking events
• Identify and refer opportunities for other departments
• Identify potential business development opportunities
• Formulate the overall marketing strategy for the department

Technical Skills / Knowledge:

• Ideally CTA qualified
• To have a good understanding of relevant Microsoft Office software, eg Outlook, Word, Excel and any other packages relevant to the role
• STEP would be preferred but isn\'t essential

Attributes:

• Displays a positive and motivated outlook
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• Can instigate change and new ideas
• Performs well under pressure
• Demonstrates the ability to deal with difficult situations
• Seen as confident and self-assured

A truly outstanding opportunity to join on of the UK’s leading Accountancy Practices in a senior leadership role, as our client, a Top 25 firm, are looking for a Private Client Tax Director to join the team in their Surrey offices

What’s on Offer?

• Salary - £70,000 - £100,000 (Negotiable)
• Industry leading benefits package
• Join one of the UK’s top firms in a Senior Leadership role, playing your part in shaping and developing the Private Client team, and the office as a whole
• Genuine progression and development opportunities, with Partnership available for the right person

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Engaging with the partners and directors to service clients and forming part of the office’s leadership team
• Lead the delivery of a private client vision for the office, in conjunction with the Trust Director
• Providing tax consultancy advice over the full range of private client tax related matters to clients and partners / directors. This may include planning for non-domiciled and international clients, offshore tax planning, inheritance tax and estate planning
• Working with relationship partners and directors to service existing and new clients, ensuring that planning and cross selling opportunities are identified
• Develop and manage own client base, identifying additional opportunities and introducing clients to the wider services available
• Develop the interaction of the private client team with the firm’s wealth management business and leverage the opportunities this creates
• Promote private client tax and liaise with the firm’s senior team to provide content for marketing materials, etc.
• Mentor, develop and train junior managers with a focus on developing a Brighter Thinking Advisory mindset

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in a Private Client Tax role within a mid-tier or large professional services firm
• Experience in dealing with and advising High Net Worth individuals
• High level of technical advisory expertise within private client tax, and ideally an area of specialism
• CTA qualified
• ACA or STEP qualifications are desired but not essential
• Strong relationship building, networking and business development skills

For more details on this role please apply, or contact Kieron Whitehead at AJ Chambers Recruitment

A great opportunity to join the friendly and sociable team at a Leading Independent Firm in Central London, as our client are looking for a Mixed Tax Senior for their Westminster offices.

The role is approximately 75% personal tax and 25% corporation and other taxes, with the main focus of the role being To assist with the annual tax compliance work as well as identifying tax planning opportunities for a portfolio of clients.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary - £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
• Small, independent team with lots of hands on exposure
• Genuine opportunities for development and progression within the firm

Duties & Responsibilities

• Preparation of personal tax returns for a portfolio of clients which includes sole traders, partners, HNWIs, non UK domiciliaries, partnerships, non-residents and trusts
• Preparation, review & submission of corporation tax returns
• Preparation of Sole Trader & Partnership Accounts & Rental Income Statements
• Advising individuals and companies of their tax liabilities
• Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients
• Assisting on tax advisory projects for existing clients and prospects
• Identifying tax planning opportunities within individual and corporate client portfolios
• Meeting with clients and potential clients

The Ideal Candidate

• ATT / CTA Qualified (or Qualified by experience)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Tax focused role in Accountancy Practice
• Good knowledge of private tax compliance and exposure to planning/advisory work
• Knowledge of corporation tax compliance
• Experience using IRIS software would be beneficial, though not essential

For more details on this role please apply, or contact Kieron Whitehead at AJ Chambers Recruitment

A great opportunity to join a friendly and professional firm of Chartered Accountants based in Kent, as our client are looking for a Corporate Tax Supervisor / Manager to join their team.

A great role for someone looking for their first Managerial position as the firm place a strong emphasis on training and developing the right individual to fit the role.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary - Up to £50,000 (dependent on experience)
• Excellent training and development opportunities to really grow into the role
• A very friendly, social and supportive team
• In addition to a strong benefits package

Duties & Responsibilities

• Providing support on tax advisory matters for business owners, as well as helping them to meet corporate tax compliance deadlines
• Detailed reviews of corporate tax computations on larger and more complex clients
• Making claims for tax relief on more technical matters such as R&D and capital allowances
• Supervision of more junior members of the team
• Direct contact with clients, keeping them informed of progress on all aspects of the service provided, and anticipating their needs to enhance our offering
• Recognise business development opportunities for selling services into clients
• Build good rapport with clients, manage and meet client expectations

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience of dealing corporate tax issues within an accountancy practice
• Ambitious and dedicated individual
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to establish and maintain professional working relationships
• Holds an appropriate Accountancy qualification (CTA is ideal, though not essential)
• Experience dealing with R&D claims would be beneficial

For more information on this role please apply, or contact Jodi King at AJ Chambers Recruitment.

JOB SPECIFICATION â£" PRIVATE CLIENT TAX MANAGER

Our client is an expanding Top 20 accountancy practice with offices across the UK and internationally. They are now looking for a Private Client Tax Manager to join their team in Kent. 

About the role

In this role you will oversee the private client compliance function and assist with advice being provided for a variety of private clients and directors/owners of our corporate clients.  You will have your own portfolio of clients, of differing levels of complexity. 

Duties:

• Be responsible for all day to day tax compliance affairs of the clients in your portfolio, ensuring professional standards are met.
• Identify and consult with colleagues and the partner on complex technical and risk matters, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters.
• Undertake related advisory matters for clients.
• Draft letters, emails and reports and prepare key client reporting documents.
• Ensure WIP is monitored and liaise with the Partner on client billing.
• Support the marketing and development of the firm\'s services and identify selling opportunities within existing client accounts.
• Working with the Partner, identify relevant tax projects and subsequently lead and deliver these.
• Coach and mentor more junior members of the team, reviewing work and managing professional and performance standards.
• Pay attention to self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within the firm.

This is an exciting role with excellent prospects for progression and a highly competitive benefits and remuneration package.  Please contact Jodi King on 0203 817 8137 for more information.

AJ Chambers are currently representing a well-established and highly reputable firm of chartered accountants who, due to recent growth, are seeking a Private Client Tax Manager for their office in Orpington.

The Role

As Private Client Tax Manager, you will provide a range of tax services for a variety of private clients and directors/owners of the corporate clients. You will manage your own portfolio, of differing levels of complexity. Advisory work includes capital gains tax advice, inheritance tax planning, trust work and disclosures.

Day-to-day duties include:

• Be responsible for all day to day tax compliance affairs of the clients in your portfolio, ensuring professional standards are met
• Identify and consult with colleagues and the partner on complex technical and risk matters, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters
• Undertake related advisory matters for clients
• Draft letters, emails and reports and prepare key client reporting documents
• Ensure WIP is monitored and liaise with the Partner on client billing
• Support the marketing and development of the firm\'s services and identify selling opportunities within existing client accounts
• Working with the Partner, identify relevant tax projects and subsequently lead and deliver these
• Coach and mentor more junior members of the team, reviewing work and managing professional and performance standards
• Pay attention to self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within the firm

The Candidate

• CTA qualified, study support can be provided if you are part qualified
• Good understanding of personal income tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax
• Competent on routine compliance work with a good understanding of process and procedures
• Experience of advising on personal taxes
• Trust advisory experience would be beneficial
• Knowledge of CCH would advantageous
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

For more information on this Private Client Tax Manager position, please contact Jodi King at AJ Chambers.