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Private Client Department – Tax Specialist

Private Client Department – Tax Specialist Barker Gotelee is a highly regarded Chambers/Legal 500 rated firm established in 1988, based at Martlesham Heath, on the eastern outskirts of Ipswich, in Suffolk. We are seeking a capable and committed Private Client Lawyer, Legal Executive or Accountant with specialist knowledge and interest in taxation, to join our growing and ambitious Private Client Department (PCD). This role will require managing and developing a caseload of predominantly high net worth (HNW) clients, drawn mainly from Suffolk, but also from across East Anglia. Like all other members of the PCD team, the ideal candidate will enjoy an interesting, challenging and varied workload. The work will involve understanding and applying technical areas of taxation law, to a high standard and with strong attention to detail. Consequently, there will be opportunities to become meaningfully involved in technically challenging projects for HNW clients, where your expertise will be valued. You will be given responsibility within a supportive environment, which encourages continuous professional development. An interest in, and enthusiasm for, tax advice is vital. Experience in advising farmers, land owners and HNW clients would be an asset. We would expect applicants to be members of STEP, to hold a CIOT or other professional tax advice qualification, or to be in the process of acquiring such a membership or qualification. The ideal candidate will be able to advise on Inheritance Tax, especially APR and BPR, Capital Gains Tax, Stamp Duty Land Tax and Income Tax. This role will ideally suit a lawyer, chartered legal executive or accountant circa 5 years + PQE. However, these professions and associated PQE are offered as guidelines only. We would be interested to hear from anyone who can demonstrate the necessary capabilities required effectively to fulfil the role. Applicants must be commercially minded, team-oriented, able to work confidently and efficiently and put excellent client service at the heart of their work. This will include being able to deliver key information clearly and succinctly to clients. Applicants must also have proven fee-earning, case management and client development skills, together with excellent organisational and financial management discipline. The ability to see the bigger picture, whilst not missing any of the finer details will also be important, as will the ability to work independently, from time-to-time, demonstrating your initiative. A desire and ability to contribute effectively to marketing, networking and business-development activities, both for the Department and the Firm as a whole, is also required. You will be encouraged to develop long-lasting relationships with clients. A competitive salary, dependent on qualifications, experience and record of achievement, together with an attractive benefits package, is offered for this role. The benefits package includes a minimum 24 days’ holiday per year (pro-rata) plus Public Holidays, a contributory pension scheme, private medical insurance, life insurance and free car-parking. The Firm’s premises are within easy access of the A12 and 66 Bus Route. To apply, please send your up-to-date CV, attaching a covering to David Woollard, HR Consultant, david.woollard@barkergotelee.co.uk. Your covering letter should explain why you are interested in the role and why you think you would be successful in it, highlighting your stand-out career achievements to-date, together with your professional plans and ambitions.

Tax Senior

An urgent requirement has arisen for a Mixed Tax Senior to join a well established tax team. This practice consists of six partners. You should be experienced to deal with all aspects of taxation including HMRC Enquiries. The Firm has direct access to specialist tax advice for any areas of taxation. Your new role You will be responsible for all day to day personal tax compliance affairs of the clients in your portfolio, and be involved with related advisory matters. In addition you will be required to deal with HMRC Enquiries and other tax matters. What you'll need to succeed Applicants from a practice or HMRC background will be considered. Relevant tax/accountancy qualifications will be beneficial but not essential - most importantly you will be a personal tax professional able to confidently hit the ground running. What you'll get in return Given the urgency of the position the firm are also willing to consider a candidate on a temporary basis until February at least. Part time candidates will also be considered.

Corporate Tax Manager

It's a tax compliance role, but not as you know it. With a possible PE deal looming, the potential of promotion to Senior Manager within 2 / 3 years, and a role that truly offers the opportunity to advise and influence one of the UK largest Supermarket retailers. There is no better time for you to join one of Yorkshire largest corporate/direct tax teams. About the role: Working in one of the most dynamic and fast-paced markets you will get involved in R&D, corporate interest restriction calculations, pre and post property deals, as well as giving you exposure across a whole host of International matters which you would struggle to gain experience of elsewhere. You will also be able to expand your experience by providing tax advice on areas such as SDLT, employment taxes and transfer pricing. You will work closely with 2 experienced senior managers with a wealth of experience (30 + Years) who will provide you with continuous support, development and learning to help advance your career. Although the tax team of 10 sits within the finance function you will have a broad responsibility which stretches beyond finance into the wider business. Alongside ownership of the annual tax reporting process, you will have the opportunity to work with and gain exposure/experience across the whole retail environment helping to build an understanding of the changing tax legislation in order to impact, influence and inform decision making across for ASDA. You will play a key role in the team, including monthly and quarterly reporting under US GAAP, preparation of corporate tax computations and tax disclosures under FRS101 for the financial statements, and opportunities for you to get involved in a wide range of ad hoc projects. About you: ASDA is a diverse and inclusive company which looks to attract individuals from all backgrounds, we actively embrace and nurture new cultures, ideas, views, skills and experience For this particular role you will ideally be a qualified tax assistant manager/manager (either through an accountancy route ACA or have CTA) with experience of preparing corporation tax computations and tax disclosures for statutory accounts. Your Benefits The days of full time, fixed hours, stuck in the office in business dress are long gone! We strive to provide our colleagues with the flexibility they need to juggle their job with life outside work. An inclusive, diverse culture is important to us and where it's possible we will consider part-time or job share applications. A competitive salary comes with an excellent benefits package including colleague discount, company share save scheme, a competitive pension, company bonus and many additional rewards. To find out more call James on 07921861952 or drop an email to james.johnson1@asda.co.uk letting me know your contact number and availability for a call.

Tax Writer - Employment Taxes

Tolley is the tax and accountancy business of LexisNexis. We are the UK's only provider of practical tax and accountancy guidance, in-depth reference material, ground-breaking training and learning resources and unique market insight. What we are looking for: The Tolley team has a vacancy for a Tax Writer on Employment Taxes. This covers the full range of UK PAYE, international mobility and share schemes topics. This is a home-based role with the requirement to attend the office for team meetings a few times a year. Full-time or part-time working would be considered. Responsibilities: The role will require you to work as part of a team across the two main Tolley research and guidance products, TolleyGuidance, our online practical research offering and TolleyLibrary, which includes titles such as Simon’s Taxes and the Tolley Annuals. As part of the writing responsibilities, you will play an active part in the team’s Budget Night coverage, helping to coordinate the materials we produce for our customers and professional bodies. You will need to be able to operate effectively across concurrent work streams, and work collaboratively with colleagues around the LexisNexis global business, as well as liaising with external contributors to identify writing requirements and review submitted content. You will need to demonstrate a keen customer focus, contributing to content-led marketing materials and be able to support with customer engagements and insights. Key Skills Required: Ideally CTA-qualified or equivalent Experience specifically in employment taxes A background in practice is strongly preferred Experience of tax writing or lecturing would be an advantage. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic tax technical team in a highly successful publishing and solutions business, and be part of the future of market-leading tax information. We offer an excellent benefits package and flexible working, along with a competitive salary. We invite applications from specialists in employment taxes. Full support and training will be given. LexisNexis, a division of RELX Group, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. If a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran needs a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, that individual should please contact 1.877.734.1938 or accommodations@relx.com. Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy

R&D Manager

R&D Tax Location - London Job Description Summary: We believe we’re best positioned to make a meaningful impact on the economy and support our clients with research and development projects to ensure they make the most of the government R&D tax credits. Every day, we provide a diverse range of organisations with the kind of business and R&D advice it takes to do this. Our ideas and insight empower our clients to make big decisions about the future and unlock sustainable growth. With a relentless focus on quality and integrity, we help businesses, communities and our people to flourish. The teams consist of Scientists, Software Developers, Lawyers, Engineers and Accountants who all have a core understanding of Tax. Job Description: Let’s talk about the job If you enjoy working on a wide-reaching range of projects that will help businesses and communities flourish, you’ll fit right in. Here are some things you can expect from the R&D team. Making quality second nature. This means doing what’s right even when no one’s looking. The work that you will do has a major impact on our clients and our firm. We pride ourselves on the high-level standards we have for the work that we do. Own your own work. – Lead from the front in-regards to delivering client work, engaging the R&D and greater Tax teams to ensure correct skill utilisation on all projects. Be a part of a team – Take responsibility for developing more junior team members, understanding their carer aspiration and support in this delivery. Build your brand – Good communication capability to the internal population and the external stake holders to ensure we are always promoting our core values. The minimum criteria A rich background in Engineering or Software Development or equivalent Experience managing internal or external stake holders and working with-in set project timeframes Ability to take engineering/software project requirements and ask key questions to achieve a deeper understanding of what is required Monitoring junior team members work and coaching/career development This role would suit a candidate who has started their career in engineering or software development and then moved onto a more R&D focused role or a project management role Skills to set you apart Here are a few more skills we are looking for. Don’t worry if you don’t tick every box. It’s important for us to support you in your role and help you to develop along the way. Strong analytical and numerical approach to problem solving Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a commitment to producing clear, structured reports Strong Excel skills Good understanding of technology and the development life cycle of processes and products If you are used to writing up large and complex software project requirements this would be a bonus but not a must Do you care about the same things we do? We have six values we work by. When we meet, we’ll want you to show us how they’re important to you, too. Collaboration: We work together, share ideas and always make time to help each other out. Leadership: Everyone has the chance to lead their own projects. Excellence: Quality is central to our purpose. We love what we do, and it shows. We sweat the details. We see things through, no matter how tricky. Agility: The world moves quickly. To keep up, we stay flexible – changing approaches, changing projects, working offline, online, together and alone to get things done. Respect: A given, of course: we value each other and our clients. We listen, we understand, we care. Responsibility: The decisions we make and advice we give affects people’s lives and livelihoods. We take that seriously and always do well by doing what’s right. Share ideas and profits Unlike most firms, we’re also a shared enterprise. So when the firm does well, everyone does well by taking home a share of the profits. Of course, to get those profits, we need to share ideas and share responsibility for our work, too. Bring your whole self Now you’ve seen our values, it shouldn’t be a surprise that we’re creating a respectful, open, diverse place to work. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues, is not just the right thing to do, it helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential. “We are committed to making sure that the opportunities within our firm are equally accessible for everyone – regardless of background or gender.” Dave Dunckley, CEO There’s more to life than work Families, children, sports, night classes…the things you do and the people you’re with outside work matter. They can inspire, motivate and energise you. Inside the office and out. So if you’d like to work flexibly, let us know. We’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. View our video below to see what life is like at Grant Thornton. Life at Grant Thornton

Corporate Tax Compliance Assistant Manager

This role can be based through either our Nottingham or Leicester offices To provide corporate tax compliance services as part of a specialist team to a portfolio of clients that has a strong focus on privately owned businesses. Given the nature of these businesses, the role will centre around building strong client relationships and be able to react to changes in both the local and national marketplace. To assist in the people management and development of the junior members of the team, including encouraging team members to build rapport and have direct communication with clients and a deeper understanding of their needs and challenges they face. To identify Advisory services which can be provided to clients, which directly links to having a deep understanding of a client’s objectives and being able to apply sound technical knowledge to each stage of a client’s lifecycle. To help the team grow gross revenues and increase market share by differentiating our services, and by making the most of the external and internal market opportunities. To help us improve margins by adopting best practice processes, planning, use of technology and continuous process improvement - the Specialist Corporate Tax Assurance team applies best practice processes and technology in order to provide bespoke, flexible and efficient corporation tax compliance and reporting services to clients and is challenged to ensure work is completed profitably. Job Role Manage a portfolio of companies. This will include: Liaising with the client and the audit and accounting teams to organise year end site visits, reporting deadlines and being efficient in the provision of information; Reviewing tax computations prepared by junior members of the team; Reviewing current and deferred tax calculations (including listed companies, under IFRS, and under FRS102) using Alphatax and producing accounts disclosures including consolidated tax notes; Ensuring compliance status tracker is kept up to date; Ensuring computations and returns are sent out for signature, and ensuring they are submitted on time; Ensuring client queries are responded to efficiently; Ensuring WIP analysis and billing are kept up to date; Ensure files are of an appropriate standard for QCR purposes; Liaising with HMRC regarding various issues relating to corporate tax compliance; Maintaining up to date technical knowledge. Manage a team of people. This will include: Being responsible for their personal development; Providing constructive feedback on an ongoing basis. Other: Assisting managers and partners of Tax Advisory with identifying specific advisory issues to consider e.g. R&D claims, capital allowances claims, internationally mobile employees, transfer pricing projects etc. You will report to the local client relationship partner and work closely with team members to provide a proactive tax service to our clients. Person Specification ACA and/or CTA Experience of corporate tax compliance services with a commitment to build a career in this business and wishing to progress to Manager quickly; Demonstrate broad and strong technical tax knowledge and experience; Able to build good client relationships; Able to build good relationships with members of the team Great team player - experience of working as part of a team; Willingness to develop leadership skills; Interested in technology including robotics, analytics, data mining, data management; Broad experience of managing the financials on clients, and adjusting the approach to compliance work depending on the budget; Significant experience of developing project plans and ensuring deadlines are met; Some experience of identifying opportunities for business development on tax clients and across other service lines; Broad experience of coaching and mentoring junior members of the team; Ideally proficient in Alphatax;

Partner Designate

Partner Designate DMC Partnership has been in business for over 50 years and the team presently consists of 15 enthusiastic and dedicated professionals providing a comprehensive range of accounting and taxation services. We are seeking a qualified accountant with CTA or equivalent experience, who may currently be in a senior position in practice, but might enjoy a change of location and a new challenge. This opportunity is for an individual with strong tax expertise who will be comfortable looking after a varied mix of small and medium sized owner managed businesses. These generate a steady flow of ad hoc business and taxation work that arises in addition to the annual compliance responsibilities. Contributing to practice management and development will be a significant part of the role along with providing taxation and business expertise to the practice as a whole. This will lead to early partnership for the right person. We are a progressive, friendly and successful practice with a modern and fresh outlook. We have plans in place to sustain steady growth and are committed to maintaining our outstanding reputation for excellence. We work from our own offices located in a village in East Sussex midway between Gatwick and Tunbridge Wells. The practice provides the full array of audit, accountancy, taxation, payroll, start-ups and general business advisory services. Please email an outline of your current employment situation and why this position appeals to you, along with your CV to bruce@dmcpartnership.com We would be happy to reply to any questions you may have at this early stage.