Location:  Carlisle

Salary:  Competitive, depending on experience

Contract:  Full time

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Tax Manager to join our tax team.  The successful candidate will manage a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, family run businesses, and private individuals.

In addition to preparing tax returns, you will provide high quality, holistic tax advice in a dynamic environment.  You will deliver a high-quality service to our clients, and understand the impact of taxation across Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax.

As part of our senior management team, your contribution will be essential to the delivery of our business plan, and you will support the development of colleagues.

About Lamont Pridmore

Lamont Pridmore is a family run, a national award-winning firm of Chartered Accountants, Tax and Business Advisers with offices throughout Cumbria.  We have been led by the same senior management team for the last 30 years who support our hard-working, high performing team.

We are committed to developing close working relationships with our clients.  By investing in our people, we ensure we can provide a greater range of services than are typically associated with accountants to help our clients navigate the ever-changing demands of the business world.

Responsibilities

Client Management

• Efficiently manage a portfolio of personal tax clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by delivering high quality customer service.
• Advise clients on all aspects of tax compliance and tax planning.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and provide commercial solutions.

Tax Compliance

• The annual preparation of c750 tax returns including Personal tax returns, Partnership tax returns, Capital Gains Tax returns.
• Undertake tax calculations and make a full review of clients’ total tax positions for the year.
• Ensure all returns are submitted accurately and on time.
• Manage HMRC enquiries and correspondence where necessary.

Tax Advisory

• Provide tax advice on areas such as business restructuring, Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax planning, Share schemes and Property taxation.
• Support the senior leadership team on complex tax planning projects.

About you

• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in a UK accountancy practice is preferred.
• You may be ACA / ACCA / CTA qualified or have equivalent practice experience.
• Strong working knowledge of UK corporate and personal taxation.
• Experienced in managing a diverse client portfolio.
• A full UK driving licence is required, as you may travel to clients or other offices

You will be

• A confident communicator with the ability to explain complex tax issues clearly.
• Well organised with good attention to detail and strong time-management skills.
• Pro-active with an ability to solve problems.
• Professional with a client-focused attitude.

To apply

Please submit your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to Debra Steel by email – hr@lamontpridmore.co.uk – or complete the application form on our website and upload your CV.