Company Overview:
Hall Morrice LLP is a proudly independent firm of chartered accountants and business advisers, recognized as one of the leading accountancy firms in Scotland. With over 80 talented professionals, we are committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients and making a positive impact on our community.
At Hall Morrice, our independence empowers us to build closer, more meaningful relationships with our clients and the community, allowing us to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion. We play a pivotal role in shaping and diversifying the future of Aberdeen and the North East, embracing innovation to stay ahead in a rapidly changing business environment.
Our people are our greatest asset. We carefully select our team members for their talent, business acumen, and dynamic approach. We are dedicated to investing in their development and nurturing their potential, ensuring that they can thrive both personally and professionally.
Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. Everyone at Hall Morrice works as one cohesive team across all our departments, united by a shared commitment to our core values:
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Pursuit of Excellence
- Commitment and Dedication
- Nurturing and Supportive
- Forward-Thinking and Innovative
- Strong Relationships
- Respectfulness for All
Purpose of the Role:
As a Corporate Tax Manager at Hall Morrice LLP, you will be responsible for managing the delivery of high-quality corporate tax services to a varied portfolio of clients. This role includes overseeing and finalising tax returns of intermediate complexity, reviewing more complex tax cases, providing advanced technical tax advice, and leading a team of tax professionals. You will play a key role in ensuring client satisfaction, managing compliance, and contributing to the growth of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Client Management and Delivery:
- Actively manage and control the delivery of all aspects of corporate tax assignments for a diverse portfolio of clients.
- Ensure the timely delivery of tax advisory and compliance services, including the review and finalisation of intermediate complexity tax returns.
- Oversee and review more complex tax cases, ensuring that all work is accurate, compliant, and aligns with the client’s objectives.
- Develop and present practical solutions and recommendations to clients, offering detailed technical tax advice during client meetings and in written reports.
- Take responsibility for resourcing assignments, setting timescales and budgets, and liaising between departments to ensure seamless service delivery.
2. Technical Expertise and Advisory:
- Undertake and manage detailed technical research on complex tax issues, presenting findings and recommendations clearly and concisely.
- Draft and oversee the preparation of advice on complex tax matters, ensuring that all advice is robust and risk-aware.
- Identify and capitalise on tax planning opportunities for clients, contributing to their long-term tax strategies.
3. Review and Finalisation of Complex Cases:
- Review and finalise complex corporate tax cases, providing clear and actionable feedback to junior and senior staff.
- Ensure that all complex tax cases are handled with the highest level of technical proficiency and in compliance with UK tax legislation.
4. Team Leadership and Development:
- Line manage a team of tax professionals, including monitoring progress and quality of work, providing guidance and feedback, and ensuring effective delegation.
- Offer on-the-job training and mentoring to junior staff, fostering their professional growth and ensuring the firm’s high standards are maintained.
- Enforce the firm's procedures and culture relating to feedback, accountability, and coaching, ensuring a supportive and productive work environment.
5. Process Improvement and Innovation:
- Identify areas for improvement in the corporation tax compliance process and procedures, particularly with regard to technology-enabled solutions.
- Propose recommendations for change and take a leading role in implementing new processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
6. Business Development and Networking:
- Be a primary contact for colleagues, clients, and your business network, fostering strong relationships and securing new opportunities for the firm.
- Identify and progress opportunities to promote the firm in the marketplace, working closely with the business development team to secure new work.
- Act as an ambassador for Hall Morrice LLP, participating in networking events and client entertainment activities to raise the firm’s profile.
7. Risk Management and Compliance:
- Identify potential risks to the firm, including operational, financial, and reputational risks, and propose strategies to mitigate these risks.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, internal methodologies, and risk management procedures.
- Take a proactive approach to improving procedures, implementing changes, and demonstrating commercial awareness in all aspects of your role.
