Project involvement: To act as a key point of contact within the firm for the client, together with the Partner. This will involve responding quickly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients There will be an expectation that you will take full responsibility for project delivery on their portfolio Manage a portfolio of clients including control of billings and cash collection within the firms criteria Review of work prepared by more junior members of staff Liaise with HMRC To ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and keep client/Partner /Principle informed of overruns and plan staff assignments in order to give an appropriate spread of experience Ensure that the firm's quality control procedures are adhered to including second partner review. Identify risk and technical matters, as well as selling opportunities, to the Partner/Principle/ Senior Manager, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Management: Must provide overall support to Partners on client matters and assist Partners in the management of the group, this will include support at times for the recruitment and management of staff Will work as part of management team with other Tax managers within the business group, and provide support to the rest of the Tax team Actively participate in the management of the group through Partner/Manager meetings and by attendance at social functions Training must be provided to more junior staff both on the job and through monitoring exam and on the job performance, whilst consistently providing feedback Counsel, appraise, develop and motivate staff as appropriate Sales and Marketing: Must be able to recognise business development opportunities and inform and work with the Partner and the client to develop these when they arise Participate in bids/proposals for new work Communication and representation: Develop contact with clients at senior level and maintain contact with other levels as appropriate to ensure the firm has the confidence of the client Contribute centrally by lecturing on internal courses To work on own initiative Consult with colleagues and Partners on technical and risk matters. The successful candidate will have experience in: Staff management experience Maintain an in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation Ability to profitably manage a client portfolio To actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients Experience of dealing direct with clients Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Demonstrable post qualified experience The client is a top 10 firm based in Sutton know for having a great reputation and progressive culture. Salary between £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience. There will also be excellent progression opportunities and a great benefits package for the successful candidate.