Corporation Tax Assistant Manager - London

Company Description

Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 3000 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

Description

The Assistant Manager is responsible for producing high-quality client files while managing junior team members. The role is equally split between overseeing client work and mentoring junior staff. The Assistant Manager must ensure that work is completed to high standards, meet deadlines, and maintain compliance with all legal and statutory requirements. This role requires a detail-oriented, organised individual who can lead a team while delivering exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities

Overall

• Deliver an excellent level of service to a portfolio of clients, ensuring their expectations are met or exceeded.
• Maintain strong client relationships and serve as the main point of contact for client queries.
• Manage the day-to-day work of a client portfolio, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and meeting statutory deadlines.
• Ensure that all client documentation is accurate and received promptly to facilitate timely service delivery.
• Review work produced by junior team members, ensuring that it meets compliance, quality, and company standards.
• Provide feedback to junior team members on their work and highlight areas for development.
• Develop own systems knowledge and expertise and support team members in doing the same to increase efficiency.
• Mentor and guide junior team members to develop their skills and knowledge.
• Offer coaching and support to improve team members' performance and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Identify areas for team development and ensure continuous improvement.
• Ensure effective planning and execution of work processes to meet client needs and statutory deadlines.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards.
• Communicate challenges, opportunities, and process improvement ideas to senior managers.
• Assist in preparing proposals for new business and participate in client presentations.
• Work to build client loyalty through excellent service and understanding of their needs.
• Ensure both self and team adhere to all relevant legal and statutory requirements.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest regulations and best practices in the field to ensure compliance.
• Accurately record chargeable time to ensure the recovery of billable hours.
• Work with senior managers to meet financial targets for the team.
• Represent Xeinadin professionally, both internally and externally.
• Deliver on Xeinadin’s vision and values in all work interactions, ensuring a focus on innovation and client-centered service.

Role Specific

• Manage a portfolio of clients’ corporate tax affairs, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and providing value-added tax advice.
• Offer technically accurate and clear corporate tax advice to clients, both independently and in collaboration with other teams.
• Ensure the timely and efficient completion of all client tax compliance work, including returns and filings.
• Plan and manage tax work to meet client needs and statutory deadlines.
• Provide coaching and guidance to junior team members, assisting in their professional development and improving their tax knowledge and skills.
• Review junior team members' work, providing constructive feedback and helping them grow in their roles.

Additional Requirements

• Previous experience in tax compliance and advisory is essential in a UK Accountancy Practice.
• Strong knowledge of UK tax legislation and regulations.
• Organised, detail-focused, and deadline-driven.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a portfolio of clients and ensure high standards of service delivery.
• Strong technical expertise in accounting or tax, with a focus on compliance and advisory.
• Proven ability to lead and develop junior team members.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant systems.
• Professional and confident, with the ability to foster strong client relationships.
• Adaptable, flexible, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Committed to continuous learning and development

Benefits

Benefits

Pension: Employer contribution of 3% going up to 3.5 % from January 2024 with an employee contribution of 5%

• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority as of January 2024
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum from January 2024
• Business closure over Christmas*
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary from January 2024
• Additional inssurances for senior levels from January 2024
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform

From January 2024 - Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (self-funded at corporate rates) such as:

• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental
• Salary Sacrifice

*subject to exceptions and business needs