Personal Tax Assistant Manager / Manager

Private Client Tax job, Legal Firm, Glasgow City Centre, £competitive, Full-time or Part-time hours

Your new company
Hays is proud to be partnered with a longstanding yet modern legal firm with offices across Scotland in order to recruit for a private client specialist. You will work as part of a small and welcoming Tax Team within a medium-sized Private Client Department. The culture is describes as friendly and relaxed, with a brilliant work-life balance. This is reflected in its excellent staff retention, with some employees celebrating over 40 years service. This firm had experienced continued growth via acquisition, thus is keen to make an addition to their Tax Team, either on a full-time or part-time basis.

Your new role
Managing a portfolio of private clients, you will be responsible for all aspect of tax compliance work for individuals and trusts, as well as getting involved in executry tax. You will also support with trust accounting and tax planning, performing research in regard to the latter. This may cover the winding up of trusts, releasing equity from property trusts, looking at Capital Gains Tax allowances, and more widely ensuring the minimisation of tax for clients. You will also complete some administration tasks and be present at client meetings. This position offers a lot of opportunity to develop, where you will be encouraged to liaise directly with clients and build business, should you desire this route.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a private client specialist with a proven track record over a minimum of 5 years' of delivering personal tax compliance. Ideally you will have some knowledge of trusts and have examples of supporting with tax planning. You will be enthusiastic and motivated with excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills. Experience of CCH tax software will enhance your application.

What you'll get in return
You will receive a competitive salary as well as benefits such as pension (matching up to 5%), life assurance, and 24 days holiday plus 10 public holidays. Support with relevant qualification may be included for the right individual, and there is clear opportunity to progress and develop. The client is open to considering individuals who require either full-time or part-time hours.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Madeleine French now on 0141 212 3664 this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact Madeleine for a confidential discussion on your career. Equally, refer a tax acquaintance to receive up to £300 in retail vouchers following successful placement.

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