Partnership Tax Manager

We are seeking a Partnership Tax Manager to join the firm's Partner Financial Affairs team based in London.

You will have a pivotal role in ensuring the firm remains fully tax compliant and our partners continue to receive an outstanding service in respect of their tax affairs.

The Partner Financial Affairs team comprises c. 10 accountants and tax advisers who, together, handle tax and related financial matters for the firm and its partners globally.

The Partner Financial Affairs team sits within the wider London Accounts department of c. 70 individuals.

You will report to the Head of Group Tax.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare UK partnership computations for several group entities.
• Facilitate non-UK entity and partner tax filings by providing relevant information and analysis to external tax advisers.
• Assist with UK partners' tax compliance, including preparation and review of personal tax returns.
• Prepare the annual Management Charge allocation between global offices.
• Prepare the annual partner Profit Share Allocation schedule.
• Support the business in managing withholding tax issues.
• Respond to ad hoc queries across various taxes.

What You'll Bring

• Significant mixed tax experience within an accountancy firm and/or the in-house tax team of a professional services firm. Law firm experience preferred but not essential.
• Sound understanding of partnership and personal tax issues.
• ACA/ACCA/CTA/ATT qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Ideally experienced in using CCH.
• Proven experience of managing competing deadlines and providing excellent client service.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Excellent attention to detail and focus on quality.
• Proven ability as a self-starter - proactive, taking ownership, seeing tasks through to completion.
• Team player - practical, enthusiastic and flexible.

We provide comprehensive support for our colleagues' health and wellbeing, including private medical cover, life assurance, critical illness cover, and regular health assessments. In addition, we offer a range of lifestyle benefits designed to help our team live their best lives, such as a cycle to work scheme, access to online GP appointments, discounted gym memberships, and an electric vehicle scheme.

If you require any assistance, please email us at [email protected]

To apply, click on the 'apply' button to submit your details.

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