Worthing
Tax Manager • Annual Salary: £50,000-£70,000 DOE, • Location: Brighton Reed Brighton is working with a well-established practice who are seeking an experienced and technically strong Tax Manager (ATT/CTA qualified) to take responsibility for a substantial portfolio of self-assessment tax returns. This is a key managerial position within the firm, combining portfolio management, technical oversight, client advisory work and supervision responsibilities. The successful candidate will also have demonstrable experience in trust taxation. Key Responsibilities • Manage a portfolio of personal tax clients., • Review and sign off self-assessment tax returns prepared by the tax assistant., • Ensure compliance with all relevant deadlines (31 January, 31 July, etc.)., • Oversee workflow planning to ensure timely completion of returns., • Manage HMRC correspondence and enquiries., • Prepare and/or review trust tax returns (SA900)., • Advise on trust income tax, capital gains tax, and relevant property regime issues., • Provide guidance on trust distributions and associated tax implications., • Liaise with trustees and beneficiaries where required., • Provide tax planning advice to individuals and trustees, including: Income tax planning, Capital gains tax planning, Inheritance tax considerations, Pension and investment tax matters, • Identify tax planning opportunities within the portfolio., • Support the partners on complex advisory assignments., • Supervise and support the tax assistant. Qualifications • ATT and/or CTA qualified (CTA preferred)., • Strong experience managing a high-volume self-assessment portfolio., • Proven experience in trust taxation (essential)., • Experience handling HMRC enquiries., • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines., • Comfortable managing a large portfolio efficiently., • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)., • Confident reviewing work and supervising junior staff., • Commercial awareness and ability to identify advisory opportunities.