Partnership Tax Advisor

Withers

Job title: Partnership Tax Advisor

Reports to:  Global Head of Partnership Tax

Location: London

What are we looking for?

The Partnership Tax Advisor will provide support to the Global Head of Partnership Tax and the Partnership Tax Manager and will work collaboratively within Finance, HR, and Risk, as well as working in cooperation with client facing teams.

The Tax Team are responsible for all aspects of the Firm’s tax compliance for UK and non-UK group entities, partners and seconded staff. The team led by the Global Head of Partnership Tax provides strategic tax advice in relation to various projects; implements tax policies, manages tax risk and ensures / monitors adherence to tax compliance obligations relating to partnership tax matters.

Areas of focus and responsibilities:

• Preparation of UK tax computations and tax returns for UK limited liability partnerships
• Preparation of partners’ UK tax returns, including dealing with joining and leaving partners
• Liaising with third party advisers to complete US tax returns for UK partners
• Liaising with third party advisers to complete UK corporation tax computations and tax returns for various service companies
• Managing tax payments for partners and corporate entities
• Responsible for tax matters for the Italian office, including managing partners' tax and Cassa payments and reconciling partners' tax reserves
• Assisting in resolving tax and social security issues for globally mobile partners and staff
• Preparation of transfer pricing calculations and documentation as required
• Supporting the Tax Team in various projects and planning for the Withers Group, including opening new offices, restructuring existing offices and modelling the impact of changes in law and / or practice
• Assisting with other projects or tasks as and when required. 

This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive.  It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for the performance of this job, and as such, the role may also include undertaking additional tasks as required.

Skills and attributes:

• Experience of UK partnership and UK partners tax compliance cycle, including preparation of tax returns
• Experience of working in an in-house role within a professional services partnership preferred
• Experience of working with international firms preferred
• Excellent IT skills, in particular Excel and CCH Personal Tax (or other tax return software)
• Pro-active approach, with initiative to solve problems and move projects forward
• Confident interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with partners and colleagues
• First class written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail together with a methodical and organised approach

The essentials

• 9.30 am to 5.30pm but flexibility is a must
• Hybrid working policy with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.
• 12 week probation period.
• 12 week notice period.
• Flexible benefit package including pension, private medical insurance, denplan, season ticket loan, discounted gym memberships, lifestyle discount scheme, the ability to buy and sell holidays, flu jabs, doctors consultation service, cycle to work scheme, on site café and more.

About Withers

Withers has been acting for successful individuals, families and institutions for over 100 years. We advise clients on the full range of their business, personal and philanthropic legal needs, both at home and abroad. With offices in the key financial centres of Europe, Asia-Pacific, the United States and the Caribbean, we provide coverage and services that other law firms focussed on the needs of the individual cannot.  We have represented 70% of the Top 100 in The Sunday Times Rich List, 25% of the Forbes 400 List, 35% of the Hong Kong Forbes Rich List, and 35% of Forbes Asia's Richest Families list. In 2018 Withers became one of the first law firms to adopt fully agile working practices with people splitting their time between their home and the office. 

Information for recruitment agencies

Withers endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, when we do need to engage with agencies, Withersworldwide operates a preferred supplier list and will not be accepting unsolicited applications from non-PSL agencies for this role.

Equal opportunities employment statement 

It is the policy of Withers to provide equal opportunities for all employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion.  Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability.