Ellis Jones Solicitors are looking for a self-motivated Trust & Tax Manager with a positive attitude to join our very busy but friendly Wills Trusts and Probate team. This role is full time and would suit someone who would enjoy working in a challenging, busy and professional environment. The successful candidate would need to split their time between our Ringwood and Canford Cliffs offices, as needs require and there is also scope for hybrid working.
Some duties of the role include but are not limited to assisting with tax reporting for individuals and trustees; providing technical tax advice; assisting with trust and estate accounts; and adding expertise to actively oversee the management of a large bank of trusts.
The ideal candidate should have previous experience working as a Private Client Tax professional, be ATT or CTA qualified and have 3+ years PQE.
The role may appeal to someone in an Accountancy practice looking to work in a different environment. The successful candidate will have a great deal of autonomy but will also need to work closely with the team.
Join Ellis Jones and you will be working within a dynamic and challenging environment with a fun and supportive culture, providing a high-quality service to our clients. Our culture supports and encourages your career development with real opportunities to progress throughout the firm.
Ellis Jones is a progressive and expanding legal practice with over 160 staff and 6 offices across Dorset, Hampshire and London. Our culture supports and encourages your career development, and this role presents a real opportunity to progress through the firm. We have clearly defined career progression which is based on a range of different competencies so that there is something to motivate everyone. Alongside clear career advancement, we also offer the opportunity to develop other personal skills, such as leadership, business development, and time management.
You will be working within a dynamic environment that has a fun and supportive culture. We strive to provide a high quality service to our clients and to continuously develop. Carla Brown is the head of the Wills, Trusts & Probate team and is ranked in Band 1 in the Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide (Southampton and Surrounds 2025) for private wealth law, recognised as "professional and knowledgeable in every aspect of the advice she provides. The extent of her expertise is exceptional"
We offer a competitive salary and the potential to earn substantial performance related bonuses. There is a big emphasis at the firm on rewarding staff and we are continually reviewing our staff benefits. These currently include: above average holiday, gym membership, Healthcare Scheme, extra pension contributions and extra holiday.
At Ellis Jones we are proud of our values and culture. If you think that you would fit into our culture, please give us at least one example of how in a covering letter attaching your CV.
Location
Canford Cliffs/Ringwood
Department
Wills, Trust & Probate