Manager – Mixed Taxation

We are seeking a Manager - Mixed Taxation to join our Tax team.

About Us

Wbg’s roots lie in a forward-thinking and dynamic business that has evolved through vision, energy and the quality of its people. The company’s heritage stretches back 300 years as a reputable and trusted partner. We are in a new period of evolution as an ambitious player in an exciting market, and our mission is to help our people and clients achieve their ambitions.

About the Team

The Tax team comprises professionals across both personal and corporate tax disciplines.  The personal tax portfolio is spread across several sectors and the client base is a mix of sole traders, partnerships, company directors, trusts, and High Net Worth individuals. The department has speciality sectors including professional services, healthcare and farming.

The corporate tax portfolio has similar variety, with companies ranging from owner managed businesses to large corporate entities/groups.

About the Job

We seek an experienced professional to supervise, grow and develop the team within our department. Working closely with the existing management structure, the successful candidate will possess a technical specialism in taxation supported by a recognised professional qualification and experience. They will take full responsibility for overseeing a client portfolio and support the designated management team and partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the management a portfolio of personal tax clients
• Manage a portfolio of corporate tax clients
• Review taxation on our personal and corporate tax client base and provide technical guidance to clients and staff, as necessary
• Supervise and guide assignments as necessary to make sure all filing deadlines and related time limits are met
• Supervise the team and work completion, delegating as required, and ensuring effective delivery of work and targets are monitored and achieved
• Assist with departmental management and administration, including staff appraisals and general staff issues
• Coach, support, supervise and train team members
• Contribute to the development and management of the department, i.e. business development, sales and marketing, quality, admin processes and resource planning
• Keep technically up to date with attendance at courses, personal reading and research so as to assist with technical reports, as required
• Assist the dept leadership team, as appropriate
• Any other appropriate tasks, as directed

Reporting To

Leadership team

About You

Successful candidates must be able to work within a professional office environment. You will have experience of working in a similar role. You will have proven supervisory skills and must be an excellent communicator in order to build relationships with clients and colleagues. You will have a positive and confident approach to work, be able to work as part of a team or on lone assignments, have proven time management and organisational skills and will be passionate about excellent customer service. Experience in both corporate and personal tax compliance is preferred. You must have proven people management skills and experience.

Essential Skills/Experience

• ATT/CTA qualified (or equivalent)
• Appropriate tax experience
• Excellent technical knowledge, and proven experience of taxation compliance and review
• Management of workload and staff
• Experience of MS Office Suite

Personal Qualities

• Proven organisational skills
• Takes ownership of the task
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Enthusiastic, results driven, co-operative
• Positive and confident approach to work
• Client focussed
• Quality approach to work (first time, on time, every time)
• Can work effectively in a team environment or on own initiative

Other Information

Based:  The role will be based at the office location; 50% hybrid
Hours:  Working pattern clarified by contract
Salary:  Competitive
Other:

• We have developed a set of Essential Behaviours which form part of every role profile and contribute to positive culture
• Some overtime may be required at times of high volume of workload
• Some travel to support our clients, or to other offices, may be required
• Driving licence beneficial

How to Apply

All applicants should apply in writing attaching a current CV to recruitment@wbg.co.uk.

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