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ABOUT TMF GROUP TMF

Group is a leading provider of administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world. As we’re a global company with 11,000+ colleagues based in over 125 offices across 87 jurisdictions, we actively seek out people with the talent and potential to flourish at TMF Group, whatever their background, and offer job opportunities to the broadest spectrum of people. Once on board we nurture and promote talented individuals, making sure that senior positions are open to all.

DISCOVER THE ROLE

Based in our London office, you will play a key role in supporting the Head of Private Wealth & Family Office in managing a diverse portfolio of trust and charity clients. As part of a small, highly experienced team, you will contribute to the management of an interesting and varied client base, including trusts and grant-making charities. Your primary responsibility will be the preparation of trust tax returns and accounts for the portfolio of clients, ensuring accurate and timely delivery. This is an exciting time to join our growing team, offering numerous opportunities for career development in a supportive, flexible, and collaborative work environment.

We offer a hybrid working model with two days in the office and three days remote, providing the perfect balance between collaboration and personal productivity.

KEY RESPONISBILITIES

• Preparing year end accounts with supporting schedules for both trusts and grant making charities
• Preparing trust tax returns and annual charity returns
• Reviewing and updating charity policies annually
• Have an understanding of The Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) and keep up to date with guidance
• Preparing claims, elections and inheritance tax returns for trusts
• Preparing ATED returns
• Attendance at trustee meetings and preparing minutes
• Reviewing the work prepared by a trainee in some cases
• Liaising with HMRC in response to enquiries and ad-hoc queries
• Working directly with clients, and trustees and their other advisors to answer questions to ensure a seamless service
• Building strong relationships with clients, the team and the wider TMF network
• Monitoring client profitability and assisting with debt collection
• Assisting with the enhancement of our existing processes
• Assisting with the preparation of marketing material and business development
• Continually keeping up to date with relevant UK tax changes

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent people skills to build and retain strong relationships with colleagues and clients
• Excellent communication skills and confidence collaborating with senior stakeholders
• Experience working in the private client field
• An ability to work pro-actively and manage your own tasks
• Excellent attention to detail
• Enthusiasm to grow and develop
• CTA or ACA part or fully qualified or qualified by experience with at least 3 years in a client facing, ideally trusts, environment.
• Membership of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) would be beneficial.
• Competence in the use of Microsoft Office packages (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook) and standard in house packages
• Minimum 3 A –levels and 5 GCSE’s (A-C) including English and Maths

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance 
• Life assurance x4 base salary 
• 25 days Holiday 
• Eligibility for Group Discretionary Bonus (based on company then team and individual performance) 
• Technology hire purchase scheme
• Discounted gym memberships, Lifestyle discounts – travel discounts, cinema tickets, high street vouchers are just some of the discounts you have access to when you shop online or in store,  
• Purchase additional holidays
• Interest-free Season ticket loan