Tax Manager

We're looking for a Tax Manager to join our Co-op Legal Services Finance team. If you have an accountancy or tax background, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and build a rewarding career within our growing legal business. Why this job matters In this role, you'll support our probate Case Managers in dealing with all the self-assessment tax returns on probate and estate administration cases varying in complexity. You'll also make sure that returns (formal and informal) are filed with HMRC ahead of deadlines and that liabilities are settled or cleared as appropriate. What you'll do

• Prepare, reconcile, and file the lifetime tax position of a deceased, up to date of death, including any accounting and corporate compliance requirements
• Prepare the interim and final accounts for the period of administration, including any tax compliance requirements
• Provide case managers with tax support, so they can provide the best advice to our clients
• Help develop tax modules to aid business development
• Engage with HMRC where required
  
  A TEP, AAT, ACCA, ACA qualifications, or similar qualifications - or you're working towards this
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and and/or personal tax accounts
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build relationships with partners across the business
• Great organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, Customer Focus
• Connecting with others
• Attention to detail
• Prioritisation
• Communication
• Adaptability
  
  Why Co-op?
At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive:
• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Private healthcare (wl5), private healthcare for you and your family (wl4)
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
• Coaching and training to support your career development
• Wagestream app - giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn
A place you'll belong We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work., Our Legal Services teams are dedicated to supporting clients in their hour of need. We work hard, go the extra mile and hit targets to make sure their cases are resolved in a timely way. With that comes the satisfaction of knowing we've done right by our clients during life's most difficult moments. Our probate colleagues support bereaved families as they manage the legal and financial processes surrounding the money, property, and possessions of a person who's died. Our probate teams are experts at what they do and are supported by innovative AI tools and case management technology. Our wills and estate planning teams help clients make a will that's right for their circumstances. It's vital that in their hour of need, clients can make informed choices about their legal planning, and our wills and estate planning colleagues discuss their wishes and offer expert guidance and support. Our trusted family law colleagues help clients navigate a wide range of important life moments including divorce, legal separation and child custody matters. We recruit for a variety of qualified and non-qualified roles, and no matter which part of the team you join, you'll get comprehensive training and a wide range of options to develop your skill set without breaking the bank. Our personal injury solicitors and litigation lawyers are committed to getting the best outcomes for our clients. Each year, they secure millions of pounds in compensation for people who have been injured in accidents through no fault of their own. Our medical negligence team works tirelessly to secure compensation for those who have suffered due to medical negligence or accidents caused by healthcare professionals. Building a career as a medical negligence solicitor at Co-op Legal Services offers you the chance to make a real difference and have a visible impact on the wellbeing of your clients., At Co-op, we're passionate about doing great work for the communities we trade in. That means having the right people, from all walks of life and backgrounds, in our team to serve them. Take a look below how to become one of our colleagues.


• Coaching, training and support such as study leave, to help you develop your skills and progress your career
• Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Incentive scheme up to 10% after probation
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 32 in line with service)
• Wellbeing benefits to support your physical financial and mental health
• Discounts on Co-op products and services