Senior Manager -UK Tax

Client responsibilities
Be the GDS account lead on key engagement(s), managing the engagement team and a large portion of the business
Demonstrate high level of technical knowledge, skills and apply own expertise
Sign complex Tax returns
Finalize Tax position documents
Play a key role in building process efficiencies and improvements leading to higher quality service delivery to the client
Establish and maintain long-term relationships with the clients and internal colleagues
Explore opportunities to bring more work to the GDS and to company by consistently providing high quality work
Oversee day to day operations and engagement milestones
Efficiently manage engagement financials
Set performance measurements and ensure that performance goals, including engagement economics, turnaround time and quality targets are met
Drive high level advisory and ad-hoc projects
Identify opportunities to cross-sell extended services to clients, leverage information and resources across assignments and teams
Exhibit an in-depth understanding of the organization policies related to independence, confidentiality and privacy, client acceptance and engagement letters, tax return preparer guidelines and knowledge-sharing
Adhere to practice protocols and other internal processes consistently
People responsibilities
Create and lead the highest performing teams
Facilitate teaming and manage conflicts
Motivate and inspire team members
Lead by example and be a role model
Demonstrate leadership and executive presence
Coach team members
Develop a flexible and adaptive management style

Technical skills requirements

Bachelors /Master s degree in Commerce, Management, Accountancy or Tax.
ATT, CTA or ACCA qualification (s) will be an added advantage
Additional skills requirements
Effective communication skills by being articulate, thoughtful and adapting communications to target audiences interacting effectively in person, by phone and in writing