THE COMPANY

A.C.T is a private client-centric group of companies based in Mayfair that provides wealth structuring and advisory services to its clients. Please see our website act.londonfor further information.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a well-rounded office based Corporate Tax Manager, able to think out of the box and with a firm grasp of the needs of a diverse portfolio of clients join our team in Mayfair (London) and become a team player working in co-ordination with the leadership team of the A.C.T. group.

The key objectives of the role are:

Act as a key point of contact and expert advisor for corporate tax matters, guiding clients on and preparing and filing their corporate tax affairs from a compliance perspective
Manage a portfolio of corporate clients to include the preparation of Corporation Tax Returns for a broad range of clients from privately owned and entrepreneurial businesses to multi-national firms
Support wider tax team with corporate tax planning and other advisory matters
Play an active role in business development on existing portfolio of clients
Prepare proposals and written advice across a range of topics to include multi-jurisdictional tax compliance, cross-border transactions and UK inbound/outbound investments, international tax and UK tax due diligence, permanent establishments, CFC rules, tax residence, mergers and acquisitions and corporate structuring
Significantly contribute to the overall future growth of the corporate tax team and of the business
Be client facing and work together with the Leadership Team

GENERAL

Flag potential trouble spots to the leadership team
Respond quickly to, as well as anticipate client requests/needs, keep clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided and maintain regular contact with clients
Recognise and keep the leadership team informed about, any new business opportunities for own and other departments arising on existing and new clients
Liaise with HMRC, clients, banks, other professionals
Ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and keep all parties informed of overruns
Ensure that the firms quality control procedures are adhered to
Identify risk and technical matters, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters
Provide overall compliance and technical support on client matters where required
Actively participate in bids/proposals for new work
Manage WIP and Billing process

knowledge, skills & qualifications

A minimum 7 years of experience working in a UK tax advisory and compliance department
ACA/ACCA qualified
CTA qualified advantageous; we are open to high performing applicants with other relevant tax experience who hold a suitable foreign tax qualification
Specialist in Corporate Tax with a mix of compliance and advisory experience in a Top10 network firm
Strong organization skills
Fluency in at least 1 of the major European languages (Spanish, Italian, French, German, Portuguese, Russian or Turkish) desired
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure on multiple projects to meet deadlines
Excellent level of Microsoft Office Suite, IRIS, Sage, FreeAgent, Xero, OneSource, Caseware, SAP
Sound knowledge of UK corporate and income taxation

Competencies

Strong entrepreneurial streak and willingness to be part of a small team
Have a can do attitude
Street wise with superior negotiation skills and the confidence to challenge where required.
Project management experience ideal.
A self-starter, adaptable person with problem solving mentality and the confidence to challenge where required.
Confidence to ask questions and/or seek solutions when required.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle highly sensitive information.
Outstanding organisational skills.
Refined interpersonal skills, with the ability to form good working relationships with key clients, investors and other parties including UHNWI, celebrities and peers
Ability to remain firm yet polite and professional when dealing with difficult issues.
Ability to work in a fast-paced international environment.
Takes responsibility and accountability for own work.
Works in a cooperative, respectful manner with colleagues, clients and the wider community

Office based 5 days x week

Salary up to £65K p.a.

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