Tax Manager – Exeter

Westcotts is a Top 50 + 50 Accountancy Practice and Real Living Wage Employer with over 280 team members across the South West in Devon and Somerset.Due to the significant growth and demand of our tax services, we are looking for an Assistant Tax Manager or Tax Manager to join us on a permanent basis in our Exeter office with hybrid and flexible working available.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.What you’ll do:

The main duties (but not limited to) are the following:Deliver a full range of tax services in compliance with laws and regulations within budget and timeframeBuild relationships and directly interact with clients to provide tax planning and supportSupport our tax team to provide a wide range of tax advisory projectsReview of tax returns and preparation of complex tax returnsIdentify and mitigate tax risksWork with the existing tax manager and take responsibility for developing and training the tax teamManage tax provision and tax compliance processes within our Exeter officeAssist in managing financial performance of the tax department.This job description summarises the main duties and responsibilities of the post; however, the list is not exhaustive as the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties and projects of similar level and responsibility.What we’re looking for:

Ideally, the successful candidate will have the following attributes, skills, experience and qualifications:Tax Manager, Assistant Tax Manager or High Performing Tax Senior ExperienceATT or / and CTA qualifiedOutgoing, socially confident and emotionally controlledA positive attitude, friendly and approachableResilient, able to multi-task and work independently / flexiblyAdaptable, organised and conscientiousTakes the initiative, ability to prioritise and meet deadlinesDiscreet, professional and team orientated in approachExcellent knowledge of tax and all types of compliance returnsStrong technical tax knowledge across a broad range of taxesGood report writer and able to communicate across a spectrum of taxesGood working knowledge of general IT Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Social Media programmesExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven accuracy and an eye for detailWhat we offer:

36.25 hours / 5 days per week (part time, flexible and hybrid working is available)Salary subject to experience and qualificationsAnnual salary review25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysDeath in service 3 x annual salaryAccess to Westfield Rewards and Health scheme24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme helplineFlexible benefits including buy and sell holiday, payroll charitable giving, cycle to work and private medical insuranceIntroducing clients and staff commission schemesPension 3% rising to 4% after 4 years’ serviceEnhanced Maternity and Paternity pay after one years serviceHow to apply:

To apply for this position, please upload your CV along with a covering letter providing information on why you feel you would be suitable for the role in particular in regards to the desired attributes, skills, experience and qualifications. Please also state your current salary, salary expectations and notice ..... full job details .....