Overview
Head of Talent | Neurodiversity Champion | Driving Inclusive, Future-Ready Workforces
Join Duncan & Toplis. Duncan & Toplis is one of the UK’s largest independent accountants and business advisers. Celebrating our 100-year anniversary in 2025, we are on course for the biggest period of growth in our history. Our vision is to be the team that clients always choose to work with and where talented people belong, guiding everything we do.
Our Tax Project Team is seeking a Private Tax Advisory Assistant Manager to focus on Tax Advisory / Planning Project work. You will assist managers and directors to provide taxation advice to clients, support your team in delivering work, and ensure that objectives are met while maintaining compliance and quality standards.
This role is ideal for someone who wants to help clients achieve their goals through tax planning and analysis. Prior experience in these planning areas is not essential; the key attributes we are looking for are willingness to learn and a desire to help clients find the best solutions.
The advice you could expect to be involved includes:
* Inheritance tax planning
* Remuneration planning
* Incorporation of businesses
* Capital allowance reviews
* Capital Gains tax advice
* International tax planning
What You’ll Be Doing
* Delivering all elements of a tax project, with supervision (review) by your manager or director
* Training assistant team members, including regularly reviewing their work to ensure that client requirements are actioned
* Managing your workflow and client expectations, using your specialist knowledge and skills to add value
* Developing relationships with clients and assisting in all aspects of the firm’s relationships with them to maximise yield and performance
* Identifying areas of risk and viable opportunities for both current and potential clients
* Where appropriate, initiating and taking an active role in business development by promoting our full range of services to clients (cross-selling)
What You’ll Need to Succeed
* Possessing either partial or full CTA, ACA or ACCA qualifications or experience in a Tax role
* Demonstrated proficiency in collaborating within a team environment
* Must have UK Accounting / Practice experience
* Must have UK Private Tax compliance or advisory experience
* Robust communication and interpersonal skills
Why Join Duncan & Toplis?
From flexible working arrangements and time-matched volunteer hours to online fitness classes and mental health support, we’re committed to helping our people maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle. We support talent development through fully supported training and CPD, and our purpose is to positively impact our people, communities, and the world around us, guided by our values of trust, partnership, and inclusivity.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Duncan & Toplis is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates.
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