Our Scotland Corporate Tax Team is looking for a pro-active Senior Manager to join our growing and dynamic team to provide direct support to the senior team by managing the corporate tax compliance and advisory affairs.
The mix of work will be varied as the client base of the corporate tax team is across a diverse range of business sectors both within the Scottish market and also our London client base.
We provide tax advisory and compliance services of businesses ranging from listed entities, multinationals to smaller owner-managed businesses. In addition to commercial companies in service/manufacturing industries, we also deal with landed estates, professional partnerships, financial service companies, sports and entertainment businesses, entrepreneur’s, charities and schools.
Whilst the annual corporate tax compliance is the key focus of the role, tax planning will arise as a matter of course across this diverse portfolio of clients. This will include areas such as group tax planning, property planning, capital allowances, CFC and residency matters, corporate interest restriction, R&D tax credits and s455 tax planning. Tax accounting will also be an essential part of the role.
The successful applicant will also work closely with the Partner on stand-alone tax advisory projects, including structuring acquisitions and disposals, transaction support and due diligence.
The Team
The Scotland corporation tax team consists of one Partner, two Senior Managers, four Managers, three Assistant Managers, three seniors and six trainees.
The team cover all the major accounting and tax disciplines including accounts, audit and tax for companies, in Scotland and all over the UK. Work is undertaken for large multi-national companies, family businesses, and a vibrant and varied combination of local, national and international clients.
The team is welcoming and inclusive and has a mix of office based workers in Edinburgh and Inverness and remote workers across Scotland. The Great Place to Work feedback is extremely positive, but we take all feedback seriously and look for continuous improvement in all areas to make the team individuals can be proud of being part of, and where they feel they belong.
The position can be based in either of our Edinburgh or Inverness offices and can also consider remote working.
You
- Preferably be CTA and or CA/ ACCA qualified
- Recent practical experience in running a corporate tax compliance portfolio, relevant strong managerial skills and have a detailed up to date working knowledge of corporate taxation issues (especially those relating to owner-managed businesses).
- Ability to look at the tax issues of private companies both from the point of view of the company structure, and
- Ability to be self-motivated, flexible and committed; displaying a positive approach to work and have the ability to get things done.
- Establish credibility at all levels, be commercially minded and have a clear perception of client requirements.
Reward and Benefits
- A 35 hour working week with a hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home for up to three days per week (our core hours are 10-4).
- Excellent benefits including; contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, Life Assurance cover and great flexible benefits and family friendly policies.
- Eligibility for the firm’s Profit-Sharing Plan. Paid in December.
- Eligibility for the discretionary bonus scheme.
About Us
Saffery LLP is an adviser to individuals and businesses across a range of sectors, providing market-leading accountancy, audit, business advisory, tax and VAT services. Founded in 1855, we are the UK’s 15th largest accountancy firm.
When you work with us at Saffery, you work with people who know your name, not just a job title. We’re a place shaped by friendly, intelligent people who are individually excellent and collectively exceptional. We’re committed to our clients, but also to our greatest asset – our people.
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We hope you will apply to us, whatever your background, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, disability or neurodivergence, because individual differences equal collective strength. Built on values of excellence, integrity, enthusiasm and collegiality, Saffery is where Potential meets Personal.