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US/UK Personal Tax Assistant Manager (T-JH-121224)

Permanent

Hybrid

Tax

Mayfair, Greater London, United Kingdom

Job Details

About Us

Established in 1975, Sopher + Co is a trusted business adviser of choice for entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, high net worth individuals, professional partnerships and expats. Our roots in Elstree led to our early client base in the media and entertainment industry. Since then, we have grown immensely, with our portfolio now spanning over 20 industries. Our success is within our people - with endless opportunities and open-mind approach, Sopher + Co is a place where you can drive your career and ambitions forward, sharing and promoting our commitment to excellent client experience.

Sopher + Co provides consultancy services to both individuals and entities seeking to invest in the US and US persons looking to invest or expand into the UK and/or Europe.  These services include advising on how best to own an investment, structure an entity to own and operate a business, tax mitigation strategies and tax efficient income repatriation techniques.
Due to continuous growth and expansion, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced US/UK Personal Tax Assistant Manager to provide US and UK individual tax advisory and compliance services to US connected individuals.

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
 
  • Taking ownership for financial management of the portfolio, WIP management, billing targets and cash collection
  • Participate in developing and pursuing new clients
  • Ensure all jobs are completed within specific budgets
  • Ensure productivity level meets or exceeds budget expectation
  • Draft Bills for clients and submit to Director for approval
  • Assist junior staff in developing their understanding of the various software packages, tax laws and statutory requirements
  • Supervising junior members of staff with an active role to maximise their performance and during the annual staff appraisal process

About you

Ideally you will be EA or ATT/CTA qualified, with relevant experience in a similar role, as well as keen eye for detail, teamed with the ability to spot any inaccuracies or duplications and provide resolutions. Efficiency and accuracy are key as well as strong interpersonal skills, effective communication, and the ability to work to tight deadlines. You will also have/be:
  • At least 5 tax seasons’ experience with US and UK personal tax compliance
  • Experience working with US and UK tax rules and efficiently managing the interaction between the two tax regimes
  • Experience with CCH ProSystem and UK tax preparation software
  • Previous experience managing and coaching junior members of staff
  • Good problem-solving skills to address client issues
  • Knowledge and experience with trusts advantageous but not essential

In Return

We will offer you a competitive package, including fully funded study package, extensive benefits for you and your family, a comfortable warm and friendly environment with great people and the chance to work with some of the most prestigious clients that no other family-based firm can offer. Sopher + Co strongly believes in staff development and continuously encourage internal progression. Sopher + Co is committed to the principle of equality of opportunity in employment and we expect all our employees to act in accordance with this policy, we recognise the key role it plays in the success of our business.