Head of Tax

London Accountancy firm

Head of Tax

Client Details

My client is an innovative and ambitious integrated professional services practice. They are committed to providing outstanding service to and on behalf of their clients.

Continual growth and development are central to the business ethos. They encourage ambition and reward success. They are committed to creating an environment which encourages both efficient working practices as well as a friendly and sociable atmosphere.

They have drawn together a highly skilled, experienced and multi-lingual team from diverse backgrounds. They have an equal opportunities policy and welcome applicants for positions from any background.

My client is an independent professional services firm which looks after the affairs of a portfolio of businesses and private clients worldwide. Services offered include taxation, audit, accountancy and outsourcing, company and trust management, and corporate finance.

The highly experienced team includes qualified chartered accountants, tax planners, chartered secretaries and bankers. Wilton has 100+ employees.

Description

Business Tax

Share incentive schemes, including EMI schemes, approved and unapproved schemes, restricted shares and conditional share arrangements
Company purchases of own shares
Incorporation of partnerships
Management buy-outs
Remuneration planning, including tax issues regarding termination payments
De-mergers and corporate re-organisations
Expatriate Tax planning, including employment tax advice

Personal Tax
Tax planning for non-UK domiciles and persons leaving or arriving in the UK
Income and Capital Gains Tax planning
Tax efficient structuring of transactions such as sales of unincorporated businesses
Advising on UK residential property wrappers and de-enveloping corporate property holding structures
Inheritance tax planning, including matters relating to international estates
Taxation of non-UK residents
Advice to sole practitioners on matters such as business property relief and business asset taper relief
Corresponding with HMRC, clients and other third parties regarding the on-going management of the clients' tax affairs

Profile

Client focused delivering a high quality service in an efficient manner
Exceptional communication skills
Ability to build and develop meaningful and open relationships with all team members and clients
Manage your work and the team's work effectively
Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines under pressure
Accuracy and attention to detail
Take a hands-on approach and get to the heart of the issue quickly and thoroughly
Ability to maintain know-how and keep up-to-date with new tax legislation

Job Offer

Competitive package