Corporate Tax Manager in Bristol

About the role

As a result of sustained success and continued growth,we are investing in the Corporate Tax Team in Bristol, where you willcollaboratively work within RSM’s national and international network of taxprofessionals.

The purpose of the role is to manage a diverse portfolio of corporation taxclients across the breadth of the mid market, from  OMBs to large corporates, ensuring bothexcellent client service and identification of further work opportunities.

Therole will involve managing the delivery of compliance whilst working on avariety of advisory projects and technical assignments.

Responsibilities:

• Managing relationships and acting as the main point of contact for clients.
• Liaising with the client throughout the year, practising the principles of excellent client service at all times.
• Ensuring the clients’ tax affairs comply with statutory requirements and managing compliance work efficiently.
• Identifying and advising on tax planning opportunities and undertaking specialist technical assignments as required.
• Managing assignments in accordance with the firm’s standard procedures and confirming arrangements with the client, including likely costs, billing arrangements and ensuring the work meets targeted recovery.
• Ensuring appropriate liaison takes place with all other departments and all potential client needs are identified and serviced accordingly.
• Developing a detailed knowledge of the firm’s specialist services and undertaking special work in response to client needs where appropriate.
• Maintaining an advanced level of technical knowledge through appropriate reading and courses and fulfilling professional bodies’ CPD requirements.
• Briefing junior staff on clients and pre-assignment instructions, as well as supervising and controlling the completion of work.
• Carrying out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, the title of the role and its grading, as requested by an appropriate senior individual.

You may also beinvolved in:

• Researching and supporting the preparation of proposals for new work and taking part in formal presentations to prospective clients.
• Being actively involved in business development activities and client seminars, with effective follow up.
• Acting as a line manager for staff, including taking an active role in their development including “on the job” training where necessary and appraisals.

About the ideal candidate

Youwill have solid corporate tax experience, with an interest in and/or aptitudefor team development. 

A key part of RSM’sstrategy is to “grow our own”, and opportunities for progression are open forthe right candidate with excellent support for training and development needs.

• Accounting or tax qualification, such as ACA / ACCA and/or CTA or equivalent.
• Proven experience in client handling and project management.
• Proven tax experience in managing the production and delivery of high quality work , including budget management.
• Experience with clients in the middle market and/or large corporates will enhance an application.
• Proven team leadership skills will enhance an application.

Our team includes people with a diverse range of professionalexperiences.

We would like to hear about how you can bring your experience tofit the role we need, even if that experience differs somewhat from that listedabove.

Note: This job description reflects the present requirements of the role.

As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed andwill be subject to amendment in consultation with the individual.

About the Service Line Head

James Morris, Corporate Tax Partner: “I joined RSM in 2014as a Tax Director.

From the guidance and training I received in my own careerdevelopment to the huge opportunities to help others in their development, Icould not ask for a more supportive place to work. 

The people work as ateam and towards a common goal. 

RSM is an exciting place to work too; the workis challenging and interesting, and the ability to shape the firm is there foreveryone.

I am proud to leadRSM’s Corporate Tax Practice and to support the RSM team as it continues togrow.

I’ve personally benefitted from the opportunities at RSM and look forwardto supporting others as they also build their careers in our business.

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