THE FIRM
Kenton Black Finance are delighted to be working with a reputable and ambitious mid-tier Accountancy Practice, and the fastest growing firm within the top 100 firms of accountants to work for in the UK. Due to continued growth they are currently in the market for a Corporate Tax Senior Manager to join their existing team in Stoke.

JOB OVERVIEW
As the Corporate Tax Senior Manager the primary responsibility is to assist the Tax Partners in the delivery of the business plan and annual budget. You will report directly to the Tax Directors or Partners, review corporate tax returns and computations on behalf of clients and deal with tax queries. In addition to the above you will also liaise with HMRC and external parties where necessary, and assist in delivering tax planning advice on behalf of your clients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

When performing the role of Corporate Tax Senior Manager you will be responsible for a wide array of duties including but not limited to:-

-Monitoring WIP on your client portfolio, ensuring that all fees are raised and issued to the client on a timely basis
-Meet chargeable hours budget
-Ensure budget recoveries are achieved
-Attend prospect meetings in conjunction with other departments as required
-Business Development duties on behalf of the department, using existing and new contact network
-Assist the Directors and Partners in formulating the Corporate Tax marketing strategy
-To manage a portfolio of clients to ensure that all Corporate Tax Returns and computations are prepared and submitted to HM Revenue & Customs by the due dates
-Advising clients on their tax liabilities, together with due dates for payment
-Ensure time limits for claims and elections are met
-Recognise opportunities to mitigate tax liabilities and liaising with Partners and Directors to implement these opportunities with clients
-To manage WIP on client portfolio, ensuring that all fees are raised and issued to the client on completion of work
-Meeting with prospective clients with regard to their tax affairs

PERSON SPECIFICATION

-ACA/ CTA qualified or equivalent
-Ability to apply technical knowledge to provide commercial solutions to clients
-Proactive in identifying changes in legislation and the impact this has on own client base
-Ensure the application of the firm’s technical standards in carrying out work within the department
-To review work of colleagues for technical accuracy
-To seek advice where appropriate to minimise risk
-Offer technical support and guidance and on the job training
-Delivery of tax planning exercises cutting edge transactions
-Manage own time efficiently and that of others
-Manage a portfolio o clients and be responsible for the day to day management of these clients
-Attend client service reviews and work with the team to identify improvements and opportunities
-Involvement in staff at all strategies on an assignment, identifying and providing support where required
-Demonstrate effective delegation skills
-Promote and promote a positive team culture

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

-25 days annual leave (plus statutory bank holidays) increases with length of services, up to a maximum of 30 days.
-Buying and selling annual leave
-Private medical cover including optical and dental
-Cycle to work scheme
-Greener car scheme
-Maternity/ Paternity
-Group Staff Pension Scheme – 5% Employee and Employer
-Fully supported training with paid study leave as required
-Smart/flexible working hours options
-A confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline available 24/7
-Life assurance – 4 x death in service
-Paid volunteer days
-Refer a friend / client scheme
-Wellbeing refreshments, tuck shop
-Reward & Recognition Scheme with monthly and annual awards
-Annual payment of professional subscriptions
-Discounted shopping
-Fully expensed Christmas Party; Firmwide Day Out and Summer Social
-Dress for diary

SUMMARY
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking accounting practice who can help you develop your accounting career to the next level and will fully support your ambitions towards becoming the best you can be with the opportunity for unlimited/ uncapped career progression.
To find out more please APPLY TODAY
This vacancy is being handled by Laura Banks – Kenton Black Finance.
Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level accounting trainees to Director and Partner level. Operating from local offices in, Manchester, Leyland, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, Belfast, Worcester, Dundee and Aberdeen, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.