Senior Tax Advisor

JOB SPECIFICATION

SPECIALIST TAX ADVISOR/TAX MANAGER

We are looking for an experienced Tax Specialist to deliver a full range of tax services in compliance with laws and regulations within timeframes. The role will include, building relationships and interacting with clients to provide excellent planning, consulting and expertise.

The successful candidate will need to have an understanding of tax law and will meet with clients to gather information and explain options and their implications to our clients in simple terms.

Our work is detailed and complex, and the successful candidate will need knowledge in areas such as:

Corporate Tax

International and Inheritance Tax

National Insurance

Personal Tax

Trusts and Estates

VAT

Our clients include large and small companies, partnerships, trusts and individuals. Typical areas of activity will include:

Researching, analysing and interpreting changing tax legislation in both the UK and overseas

Meeting with clients and collating information

Working with tax law and revenue provisions

Liaising and negotiating with HMRC on behalf of the client

Creating tax strategies for clients and planning their financial futures

Carrying out detailed computations to calculate tax liability and advising on how to minimise a client's liability

Establishing and structuring family trusts

Estate planning and advising on tax residence and domicile matters

Drafting of Wills and Power of Attorney documentation

Providing guidance on indirect taxation issues such as VAT, customs planning and environmental taxes

Producing reports and presentations for clients.

What to expect

Work is both in a team environment and working solely.

Local travel within a working day is normal for client visits.

Absence from home at night is occasionally needed.

Skills

You will need to have:

Excellent numeracy skills

A logical and analytical mind

The ability to interpret and explain complex legislation to non-specialists

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Planning and organisation skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management and the ability to work to tight deadlines

Attention to detail

A flexible approach to work

Tact and discretion, as most of the work is confidential

Commercial awareness

A methodical approach to record keeping.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Working hours

Our working hours are 7.5 hours per day between the hours of 8.00am and 6.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Location

Chester Business Park, Chester, CH4.

Company Benefits

24 days holiday, per annum, excluding Bank Holidays

Birthday day off

Special terms for Christmas period

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Salary

The salary will follow market rates and experience