Why choose MHA Moore and Smalley?

MHA Moore and Smalley is part of the 13th largest accountancy network in the UK and a leading independent provider of accounting, business advisory and wealth management services with offices across the North West.

In addition, MHA is a member of the ninth largest global accounting network Baker Tilley International – with offices in 145 territories across the globe.

Working for MHA Moore and Smalley is anything but predictable, with no two days ever the same. We work with a wide range of clients from start-ups to multinational groups and household brands.

We have a clear commitment to do everything within our power to become a net zero organisation by 2030 and to build a positive climate balanced contribution thereafter.

We are also Investors In People and truly value that our employees are our greatest asset.

Some of the benefits available to our staff include:

• Clear career opportunities and progression paths
• Pay progression linked to role development.
• A proactive, supportive approach and an excellent reputation for encouraging development and training opportunities for staff at every stage of their career.
• Agile working is at our core, including flexible working patterns and hybrid working Investors in People accredited
• A variety of rewards and benefits (after qualifying period) including pension scheme, life assurance, flexible benefits (such as options to buy/sell annual leave, cycle to work scheme and private medical cover)
• Health and wellbeing is a priority across the network
• Great social life and involvement in community and charitable initiatives

Key Responsibilities:

Technical

• Prepare corporate tax computations for large and complex companies, not for profit entities and corporate groups. Review corporate tax computations prepared by colleagues in accounting teams and junior colleagues in the corporate tax team.
• Audit of tax computations prepared by other firms.
• Advise clients on their corporate tax liabilities, including preparation of submission letters and tax reports.
• Advisory services, including capital allowances claims, creative industry claims, due diligence reports and R&D. Provide technical corporate tax support to colleagues in other departments across the firm,  

Management

• Line manager to junior members of staff, monitor and support development, carry out appraisals and report issues to directors when appropriate.
• Contribute to internal training including presentations to tax and accounting colleagues.
• Ensure WIP is translated into fees and recoveries are maximised.

Essential Skills:

• Sound and comprehensive corporation tax knowledge covering single companies and groups, and desire to develop expertise into specialist areas where appropriate.
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage time, balance priorities and meet deadlines.  

Desirable Attributes:

• Awareness of non-corporate tax issues (personal tax, employment taxes, VAT).
• Keen to learn and develop technical and management skills,
• Supportive of team members and willingness to assist others
• Listen to feedback and act on it.
• Initiative and resourcefulness, striving for continuous improvement.
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Person specification:

• Five year’s or more experience in corporate tax.
• Flexible to work in different offices or on site to needs of the firm and its clients.      

Qualifications:

ACA/CTA