Private Client Tax Assistant Manager

Company Description

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK and Ireland's top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881-helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.

Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose-to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

Job Description

What will you be doing?

We are looking for a talented Assistant Manager to join our Private Client team in Dublin. This role offers the opportunity to support and manage a client portfolio, delivering high-quality accounting, tax compliance and advisory services. You will also support the development of junior team members.

As Assistant Manager, your responsibilities will include among others

• Preparing and also managing the process of preparing:
  • Accounts for small companies/professional sole traders
  • Associated VAT returns, payroll & corporation tax returns
  • CRO filings re company annual returns
  • Income tax returns
• Assisting in dealing with ad hoc advice related issues that arise from time to time and also non-accounting / tax related financial matters (eg assistance in dealing with client's investment managers, pension fund advisors, project managing transactions such as property purchases or investments in private companies).
• Delegating tasks and reviewing the work of junior team members. Responsible for coaching and mentoring junior staff
• Supporting with business development initiatives and growing the business

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have

• Strong bookkeeping, accounts preparation and tax compliance return preparation skills (income tax, corporation tax, VAT and payroll)
• Knowledge of private client and partnership tax and some planning experience
• Exemplary organisational and communication skills
• Strong IT skills including practical knowledge of Microsoft Office packages; Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Gained some staff management/mentoring/supervisory experience
• ACA or CAI qualification

Desired

• Evidence of managing a small client portfolio
• Some tax advisory experience preferable but not essential
• ATI or CTA qualification or the desire to work towards this

Additional Information

As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid working model (role dependent)
• Generous holiday package
• Shared parental leave
• Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Eye care support

We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we're delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.