Absolute Executive Search are supporting a well established and thriving practice based in Axminster who are looking for a Tax Manager due to their continued growth and success in the local area.

This is an exciting new role in our highly professional and successful Exeter Tax team and would likely suit a current Assistant Tax Manager or high performing Tax Senior looking for their next career step or an existing Tax Manager who is looking to gain new experiences. The role would offer the opportunity to gain experience of work for non-residents and non-domiciled taxpayers and/or trusts and probate work.

The department acts for a very diverse range of clients including High Net Worth individuals, large professional partnerships, shareholder/directors, non-resident individuals and family trusts as well as having a growing probate practice.

Main Responsibilities:

• Deliver a full range of tax services in compliance with laws and regulations within budget and timeframe
• Build relationships and directly interact with clients to provide tax planning and support
• Support our tax team to provide a wide range of tax advisory projects
• Provide innovative tax planning across a broad range of taxes
• Review of tax returns and preparation of complex tax returns
• Identify and mitigate tax risks
• Coordinate and lead our tax compliance team and take responsibility for developing and training them
• Manage tax provision and tax compliance processes within our Exeter office
• Assist in managing financial performance of the tax department.

Requirements:

• Tax Manager, Assistant Tax Manager or High Performing Tax Senior Experience
• Outgoing, socially confident and emotionally controlled
• A positive attitude, friendly and approachable
• Resilient, able to multi-task and work independently / flexibly
• Adaptable, organised and conscientious
• Takes the initiative, ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Discreet, professional and team orientated in approach
• Excellent knowledge of tax and all types of compliance returns
• Strong technical tax knowledge across a broad range of taxes
• Good report writer and able to communicate across a spectrum of taxes
• Good working knowledge of general IT Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Social Media programmes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven accuracy and an eye for detail
• ATT or / and CTA qualified.

This is a permanent role over 36 hours a week, although part time will also be considered.

Salary: Competitive and DOE.

If this sounds like something you are interested in and have the attributes required please apply now.