Based in: Lewes

Full time

Salary range: £60-£70,000

About Adams & Remers

We are a long established law firm with a professional, modern, client-centred approach. Delivering exceptional service to our clients is at the heart of everything we do.

We have an excellent reputation and have built strong, responsive and complementary practice areas that help private individuals, businesses and institutions in the UK and internationally. We have developed expertise in established and emerging sectors to ensure we offer the best specialist advice available.

We have offices in Lewes and London, with this role being based in our Lewes office. Across our practice areas of Commercial and Residential Property, Private Client, Litigation and Corporate and Commercial, we have 18 partners and a full team of around 100.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Trust Tax Manager to join our team, specialising in trust and estate tax returns and Inheritance Tax reporting. You will be comfortable working and advising in all aspects of trust matters together with a good knowledge of inheritance tax, capital gains tax and personal tax.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of trust tax returns and managing tax compliance for a range of trusts and estates.
• Preparation of inheritance tax accounts reporting ten year charges and exit charges.
• A good working knowledge of HMRC’s trust registration service.
• Preparation and Filing of personal tax returns for clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Provide tax planning advice to clients and trustees, helping to optimize tax efficiencies and mitigate liabilities.
• Liaise with clients, trustees, and third-party professionals to gather and verify information for tax filings.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax legislation and apply it effectively to meet clients’ needs.
• Handle client communications and provide support on complex tax matters.
• Support partners and legal teams with tax-related matters arising in private client cases.
• Support other team members by knowledge sharing and training as appropriate
• Ensure all filing deadlines are met, and records are maintained in line with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience as a Trust Tax Manager or in a similar role, with a focus on trust and inheritance tax reporting.
• ATT/CTA qualification (or equivalent) preferred, STEP desirable
• Strong knowledge of UK tax laws and regulations, particularly around personal taxation and trust law.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What we offer

You will have the opportunity to work with a prestigious client base, including high-net-worth individuals and complex trusts.

We fill our teams with people who are professional, motivated and reliable and share our values and our determination to deliver the best possible experience for our clients.

To help you develop yourself and your role, we offer a friendly, supportive and professional working environment with opportunities for training and development to help you strengthen your skills and expertise.

The salary for the position is £60,000 to £70,000 p.a. dependant on experience. We offer a very competitive benefits package including private medical insurance, discount vouchers, medical cash plan, virtual GP service and fitness and nutrition health checks.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your tax career, we’d love to hear from you.

Adams and Remers is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Applying

If you are interested in the role please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@adamsandremers.com.