Tax Senior, Assistant Manager or Manager

I’m working with a well-established accountancy practice in Northallerton that forms part of a rapidly growing national accountancy and advisory group.

The Northallerton office retains the feel and close-knit culture of a strong regional practice, while benefiting from the resources, expertise and career opportunities available across a much larger UK network.

They are looking to recruit a Tax Senior, Tax Assistant Manager or Tax Manager, with the level and responsibilities tailored around the experience of the successful individual.

The position will predominantly involve managing a portfolio of clients and delivering personal and corporate tax compliance work. The portfolio is currently more weighted towards personal tax, although applications are welcomed from individuals with either personal tax, corporate tax or mixed tax experience.

They can offer a salary of approximately £30,000 - £65,000, genuinely dependent on experience, alongside hybrid working with the opportunity to work from home around 2-3 days per week.

Depending on your level of experience, responsibilities will include:

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• Managing and developing relationships with a portfolio of clients
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• Preparing and/or reviewing personal tax returns
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• Preparing and reviewing corporate tax work where appropriate
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• Preparing tax returns for individuals, partnerships and trusts
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• Dealing with general tax compliance matters and client queries
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• Checking statements of account and PAYE codes
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• Assisting company directors with dividend planning
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• Preparing income and expenditure accounts where required
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• Ensuring client work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines
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• Providing a high standard of client service and acting as a point of contact for tax queries
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• Working closely with colleagues across tax, accounts and the wider business
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• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working
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For those joining at Assistant Manager or Manager level, the role can also involve:

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• Reviewing work completed by junior members of the team
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• Supervising, coaching and developing junior staff
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• Taking greater ownership of client relationships and portfolio management
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• Supporting the wider management team with workflow and deadlines
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This position could suit someone at Senior, Assistant Manager or Manager level, and the business can be flexible around the exact level of appointment.

Ideally you will have:

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• At least 2-3 years' tax experience within an accountancy practice
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• Experience within personal tax, corporate tax or a mixed tax role
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• Experience preparing tax returns and dealing directly with clients
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• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
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• Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach
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• A willingness to work collaboratively as part of a wider team
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ATT, CTA, ACA or ACCA qualifications would be beneficial, whether qualified, part-qualified or currently studying, although relevant practical experience will also be strongly considered.

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• Most importantly, they are looking for someone who has developed within a good quality accountancy practice and takes pride in providing a strong level of service to their clients.
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The package will be tailored around the experience of the successful applicant, with a salary expected to fall between £30,000 and £65,000.

Benefits include:

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• Hybrid working – typically 2-3 days working from home
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• Competitive company pension scheme
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• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
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• Additional annual leave at certain levels of seniority
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• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days' annual leave
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• Business closure over Christmas
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• Life assurance at 4x annual salary
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• Enhanced family leave policies
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• Enhanced company sick pay
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• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
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• Corporate discounts platform
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• Access to a flexible benefits platform, including options such as critical illness cover, healthcare cash plans, cycle to work, eye care and dental cover
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This is an interesting opportunity for someone who likes the environment of a regional accountancy practice but wants the additional opportunities that come from being part of a much larger organisation.

The Northallerton team has an established local client base and a close-knit feel, while being able to collaborate with tax and advisory specialists across a growing national network.

The wider business has expanded significantly in recent years and continues to invest in its people, technology and service offering. There is therefore genuine scope for someone joining the tax team to develop their responsibilities and progress their career over time.

The business also offers a modern approach to flexible working, with hybrid working available and a focus on giving experienced professionals the autonomy to manage their workload effectively.

Please contact Ben Copsey at BC Financial Search for more information and apply below.