Corporate Tax Associate Director

Overall job purpose

To manage a portfolio of medium and large OMB corporate clients with complex tax affairs, ensuring both excellent client service and identification of further work opportunities. The role will involve working on a variety of advisoryprojects and technical assignments. In addition, to support senior staff by involvement in business development opportunities, proposals and networking events.

Responsibilities

• Be the main point of contact on tax only cases for the firm and respond quickly to clients.
• To liaise with the client throughout the year and to practise the principles of excellent client service at all times.
• To identify and advise on tax planning opportunities and to undertake specialist technical assignments as required.
• Work alongside Partners/Directors to help develop new business within the team and build on existing relationships
• To manage the assignment in accordance with the firm's standard procedures and confirm arrangements with the client, including likely costs and billing arrangements. Ensuring the work meets targeted recovery, and to bill clients on a timely basis.
• To ensure that appropriate liaison takes place with all other departments, and that all potential client needs are identified and serviced accordingly.
• To develop a detailed knowledge of the firm's specialist services and to undertake special work in response to client needs where appropriate.
• To maintain an advanced level of technical knowledge through appropriate reading and courses, and to fulfil professional bodies' CPD requirements.
• Be a line manager for junior staff, including taking an active role in their development and appraisals. Attend staff meetings and training as required.
• To brief junior staff on the client's business and the pre–assignment instructions, to supervise and control the completion of work, and to undertake 'on the job' training and appraisals where necessary.
• To ensure that the clients' tax affairs comply with statutory requirements, and manage compliance work team efficiently.
• To assist with research and preparation of proposals for new work, and to take part in formal presentations to prospective clients, if required
• To be actively involved in supporting senior staff with office business development activities.
• To take an active involvement in client seminars, and to effectively follow up contact made.
• To ensure tax quality at all times by adhering to the Firm's quality standards.
• Maintain an awareness and observation of Health and Safety issues within the Firm, and report any concerns to the Health and Safety Representative.
• Carry
  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 the line manager, Head
  of Department or any Partner.

Personal and professional qualities

The role requires:

• Very good standard of education
• Appropriate professional qualification CTA, ACA, ACCA
• Significant previous experience operating at Manager or a similar role is required, or can demonstrate the skill set required to undertake the role.
• Proven experience of identifying and advising on tax advisory projects, for example capital allowances, R&D, restructuring and due diligence.
• Proven experience in proactive client handling and project management
• Proven experience in producing high quality, technically accurate work within budget.

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We have an authentic focus on intentional inclusion, enabling our people to feel they can bring their whole self to work and ensuring everyone feels supported, respected and confident to make a valuable contribution.

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