Tax Senior- One of the UK's largest accountancy firms!

AJ Chambers are currently working one of the UK’s largest accountancy and business advisory firms providing services to ambitious businesses within the UK. They are a profitable, dynamic and forward-looking firm with a reputation for quality. Their ambition is to be the leader for exceptional client service.

 Working for this firm, you are encouraged to be yourself, you are valued as an individual and they help you to unlock your potential. Your voice is heard and your opinion counts. They give you the challenge and support you need and you can shape your own career according to your strengths, skills and personality. You can enhance your professional development at all stages of your career. Few firms offer the same breadth and quality of work, responsibility and experience. They recognise and reward your high performance and you can excel, progress and share in the company’s success. They are clear on what we expect from you and what you can expect in return.

 Overview 

This role will provide Tax compliance and advisory services for a wide range of clients. 

Primary responsibility will be to take control of a portfolio of clients, and their day to day tax compliance affairs, whilst supervising the Tax team and reporting into the relevant Manager, Director and/or Partner. You will also be involved with tax advisory work on an ad hoc basis.  

You will be self-motivated, able to work to tight deadlines, have excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills together with an ability and interest in understanding their clients’ business.

 Responsibilities  

Project involvement:

● Responsible for all day to day tax compliance affairs of clients, and involved with related advisory matters, whilst being supervised by Manager/Director/Partner and communicating effectively to the rest of the Tax team
● To draft letters and reports for review by Manager/Director/Partner
● To support Manager on tax advisory matters
● To review work produced by more junior members of staff
● Identify risk and technical matters, as well as selling opportunities, to the Partner/Manager, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters
● Understand and adhere to cost budgets, meet reporting timetables, prepare key client reporting documents
● Ensure WIP is monitored and liaise with their line manager on client billing

Sales and Marketing:

● Supporting bid teams in tenders for new work.

Management:

● Ensure professional standards are met and supervise, support and develop more junior staff
● Communication and representation:
● Develop professional relationships with clients and within the firm
● Provide an efficient and proactive service to clients and ensure that the clients’ needs are fully met
● Pay attention to self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within practice
● To support and work as a team player in achieving activities for their business area
● Ideally to work on own initiative
● Consult with colleagues and Partners on technical and risk matters.

 Requirements 

● Competent on routine work without generating significant Manager review points
● Significant understanding of and previous experience within tax compliance

For further information on this role, please contact josie.studd