Tax Manager (Jersey Taxes)
Purpose: Due to the continued growth and success of our tax practice, we have an exciting opportunity for a Tax Manager to join our growing team.
The individual shall assist the Tax Leadership Team in ensuring the team is motivated to perform, and must be committed to effective client service, with the quality of work meeting the company’s ethical and professional standards and supports organisational success.
Although the role is seeking a Tax Manager, we also welcome applications from individuals who may be at Assistant Manager or Senior Manager level.
For the right individual there are excellent opportunities for future career progression within the role.
Key Responsibilities
- Takes responsibility, in conjunction with the Tax Leadership team, for the provision of Jersey tax compliance and advisory services to our clients.
- Responsible for own portfolio of complex and diverse local Jersey business clients. Will review, and in some cases prepare, Jersey personal, company and partnership tax returns;
o ensures accuracy and timely preparation to meet deadlines;
o ensures files are completed to a high standard, clearly highlighting any issues;
o endeavours to exceed client expectations.
- Liaises with authorities, including Revenue Jersey, regarding tax queries in a knowledgeable and informative manner and responds in an efficient and timely way.
- Is forward looking with regards to approaching deadlines and work flows and develops internal processes within the department to ensure deadlines are met and work turnaround times are good.
- Takes ownership of more advisory/research work, uses initiative to research work prior to Tax Leadership Team’s assistance.
- Monitors own and department’s WIP and ensures a positive contribution is made to departmental billings.
- Ensures the department’s KPIs are met, with assistance from the Tax Leadership Team.
- Responsible for the review of work prepared by the team and for the coaching and ongoing development of those staff, imparting knowledge where appropriate and taking necessary action when technical and professional expertise of team members is not at the required level.
- Understands the client base and is able to build relationships to ensure client retention and growth.
- Understands the firm’s products and services and identifies opportunities to cross-sell and aid the continued success and growth of the tax department.
- Pro-actively participates in business development activities and contributes to the process.
- Acts as an ambassador of the firm, building relationships and promoting the firm at every opportunity to facilitate new business opportunities.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and has the confidence to deal with people at all levels.
- Has the ability to apply knowledge and experience and display initiative and lateral thinking coupled with the ability to solve non-routine problems and analyse data from a variety of different sources.
- Is a team player but also has the confidence to work alone on engagements coupled with a flexible attitude and a proactive approach to work. Willing to work additional hours to meet deadlines as necessary.
- Possesses excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail to ensure that the quality of work meets the company’s ethical and professional standards and supports organisational success.
- Is motivated to perform and committed to effective client service.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Has at least five years’ relevant experience (although individuals with less experience are still welcome to apply).
- Individuals with experience working with Financial Services and Real Estate clients is desirable, but not essential.
- Experience in respect of the application of the Economic Substance Law and how this impacts local trading entities, as well as non-resident investors is also beneficial, but not essential.
- Holds a relevant professional qualification. Candidates with ATT and/or CTA qualifications (or part qualifications) are particularly sought after.
About Grant Thornton Limited
Grant Thornton Limited is one of the Channel Islands' leading accounting, tax and advisory firms dedicated to serving the needs of privately held businesses, financial services and private clients.
We offer a full range of audit, assurance, tax, insolvency, corporate recovery and advisory services.
We offer a full range of audit, assurance, tax, insolvency, corporate recovery and advisory services.
As a member firm within the Grant Thornton International network, we have access to global member firms offering clients specialist local knowledge supported by international expertise and methodologies.
It is the people of Grant Thornton who differentiate us in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.
We aim to attract, retain and inspire the best people the marketplace has to offer - people who share our ambitions, have the right skills and competencies and want to make a difference!
It is the people of Grant Thornton who differentiate us in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.
We aim to attract, retain and inspire the best people the marketplace has to offer - people who share our ambitions, have the right skills and competencies and want to make a difference!
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