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iconJob ID:
R16393
iconLocation:
London, United Kingdom
iconDate posted:
21 October 2024
iconCategory:
Tax

Partnership Tax Associate Director

We’ll help you succeed.

We are looking for someone who is willing to get involved, and who is keen to learn and develop – the team will support you in gaining new market knowledge, new skills, and new technical expertise to help build your career.

At BDO we are proud of our Workable hybrid working framework – we have core team days, and an expectation that team members will be at our Baker Street hub for at least 2 days a week, but otherwise you will have substantial freedom to plan your balance of time in the office and time at home.

You will be joining one of the largest Professional Services tax teams in London. We serve a wide variety of clients within the sector, including law firms, consultants, recruiters, architects and property services firms, as well as financial services businesses and private equity firms. We also look after their Partners and Senior Executives.

The role provides an exceptional opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their technical, commercial and client relationship skills in a supportive and collaborative environment, working with colleagues who are recognised as experts in the sector.

Our client base will provide you with a fantastic opportunity to work on a challenging and varied portfolio, delivering tax reporting, compliance and advisory services both in the UK and internationally.

You will have the chance to deal with matters relating to the management of clients operating within the professional services and investment fund management sectors, particularly partnerships/LLPs and their partners, as well as some corporate businesses.

Furthermore, you will be able to consider and highlight further opportunities to develop new work. When you join us, we’ll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far.

Responsibilities

You will be trusted to lead client relationships and run your portfolio of clients, supported by directors and partners in the team and working with more junior colleagues.  You will work in a team leading the market in professional partnerships - your portfolio will include an exciting and prestigious range of clients operating within the professional services sector, particularly partnerships/LLPs and their partners, as well as some corporate businesses.

You will:

  • Run client relationships - acting as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring the team respond promptly to, as well as anticipate, client requests/needs, and maintaining regular contact with clients.

  • Manage a portfolio of clients, running the client service team to deliver tax compliance and advisory services.

  • Develop your own network of contacts internally and externally, supporting your own career development and the growth of our business.

  • Deal with interesting and varied tax issues, with support from partners and directors.

  • Actively participate in the management of the group.

  • Be responsible for coaching and developing junior members of staff.

  • Act as a liaison between the client and other specialist service groups within BDO, both in the UK and internationally.

Requirements

  • Qualified ACA/CTA (or equivalent) with demonstrable post-qualified experience.

  • Experience in a corporate and/or partnership tax compliance and advisory role, ideally including experience of dealing with professional partnerships.

  • Significant involvement in and ability to deal with interesting and challenging tax advisory projects.

  • Some involvement in business development activities with new and/or existing clients.

  • Experience of dealing with client senior management.

  • Self-motivated with excellent communication.

  • Experience of managing junior staff.

  • A commitment to technical and personal development, with the drive and ambition to progress and fulfil your full potential.

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Success Profile

What makes a successful Partnership Tax Associate Director? Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right skill level.

  • Business thinking
  • Communicating
  • Decision making
  • Developing self & others
  • Collaborating
  • Innovation & Change

Our culture at BDO

We’re a thriving business that is respectful and client-focused while remaining firmly anchored in our core purpose – helping you succeed. Our Unifying Culture encourages us to be ourselves, to be inspired, challenged, collaborative and ultimately successful.

Career Path

Your career is what you make of it at BDO. Whether you want to move into a leadership position within Tax or grow your portfolio of skills and become an expert in your field, we’ll support you all the way.

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Move Up

We’ll give you access to team recognition, financial benefits and career progression opportunities that align with your interests and ambitions.

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Explore new areas

You can test some possibilities before committing to a permanent change. Knowing your alternatives gives you more control over your career.

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Grow in place

Master new skills and build productive relationships, deepening your knowledge, experience and specialism.

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Realign

Redesign work to fit your changing personal needs including reducing your responsibilities or workload in order to better balance your lifestyle.

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Move across

Identify other positions or areas of the business that better fit your skills, values or interests.

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Relocate

Investigate suitable roles available in other BDO offices, both in the UK and internationally.

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Rewards & Benefits

We offer a wide range of core and voluntary benefits, with a few examples below.

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Health and Wellness Programmes

We promote a positive working environment where our people can thrive.

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Pension Plan

A Group Personal Pension Plan, with matched employer contributions.

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Private Medical

Access to private medical treatment for you and your family.

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Income Protection Plan

Provides a proportion of your basic salary if you suffer a loss of earnings because of illness or injury.

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Holidays

Our holiday benefit enables you to purchase up to 10 days of additional leave.

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Bike to work scheme

A convenient, environmentally friendly and tax-effective way to acquire a bike for travelling to and from work.