Capital Allowances Tax Manager / Associate Director

Reading, Oxfordshire
RSM
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About the department

Our National Capital Allowances Team is high performing and growing fast. We work with a range of companies, from start-ups through to multinationals, assisting with the preparation of Capital Allowances claims and providing significant tax cash flow benefits for our clients. We work with companies, partnerships and individuals across all sectors, including real estate investment, renewables, leisure and hospitality, retail, healthcare and manufacturing. The variety of projects and day to day work, along with our impressive client list will challenge you every day, helping you expand your capabilities and grow professionally.When you become part of our team, you’ll discover a culture celebrating individuality, fresh thinking, flexibility and collaboration, whilst not only embracing change but impacting it. We’re simply not a one-size-fits-all firm and work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference – to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of RSM and our clients. As Ali Sapsford (our Head of Tax) states, “personality and fun are as big a part of our culture as is our passion for delivering a premium service to our clients That sense of team is what attracts clients and staff alike to RSM, and it’s one of the things I love about RSM!”About the roleThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing tax team at an incredibly exciting part of its growth journey. Because of significant client wins, we are looking to enhance our team further with the addition of a Capital Allowances Tax Manager who is looking for an environment where they will have the opportunity to accelerate their knowledge, skills and development in a creative, entrepreneurial and supportive team, working with lots of fantastic clients along the way.You will work in a large and growing Capital Allowances (CA) tax team at RSM. The role description is set out below and involves working directly with our clients’ finance and property teams whilst also experiencing a role in a global professional services firm. A critical part of the role is the effective management of a portfolio of clients and engagements, combined with managing a team to support you with the successful delivery of our services to clients.

• Coordinating and working collaboratively with the capital allowances team members
• Having a deep understanding of how capital allowances claims are compiled for new build, refurbishment and fit-out projects and also property acquisitions
• Leading the coordination and liaison with clients and project advisors to assist with the preparation of capital allowance claims
• Undertaking client site visits and representing RSM at client premises
• Reviewing draft capital allowances claims prepared by less senior team members and ensuring that a high-quality deliverable is ready for final partner and/or director review
• Ensuring robust and timely financial management and risk framework procedures are adhered to on all projects
• Preparing documentation and liaising with HMRC in response to enquiries into Capital Allowance claims
• Support senior members of the team with the preparation of technical reports in response to specific client situations
• Ensuring that the CA team senior members are fully updated on progress and any issues that might affect the client relationships
• Meeting with clients and potential clients to explain our services
• Identifying and progressing business development opportunities, including the preparation of proposals for capital allowances projects
• Building an internal network within the wider firm and seek to develop and expand an external network with intermediary companies and your own contacts
• Acting as a point of contact on specific Capital Allowance projects for any queries from the wider business.
• Communicating confidently and knowledgably with Associate Directors, Directors and Partners within the wider firm.

About the ideal candidateOur new colleague will have a high level of tax technical knowledge of the UK’s Capital Allowances regime with experience of preparing and submitting claims in a range of sectors. Knowledge of making land remediation relief claims is desirable but not essential. You will have knowledge of different claim methodologies, including any sector specific challenges.

• Relevant professional qualification, for example ATT, RICS, ACA and/or CTA
• Proven experience in client handling and managing a busy portfolio of work
• Knowledge of claims over a broad range of sectors and different types of capital projects such as new builds, extension, refurbishments, fit outs and acquisitions
• Excellent communication skills in a range of situations both written and oral.
• Demonstrable understanding of wider business and economic issues.

Note: This job description reflects the present requirements of the role. As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment in consultation with the individual.About the Service Line HeadJames Morris, Corporate Tax Partner:

“I joined RSM in 2014 as a Tax Director. From the guidance and training I received in my own career development to the huge opportunities to help others in their development, I could not ask for a more supportive place to ;The people work as a team and towards a common goal. RSM is an exciting place to work too; the work is challenging and interesting, and the ability to shape the firm is there for everyone. I am proud to lead RSM’s Corporate Tax Practice and to support the RSM team as it continues to grow. I’ve personally benefitted from the opportunities at RSM and look forward to supporting others as they also build their careers in our ;
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