Tax Manager (Hybrid Full Time or Reduced)

About Our Client
Heroix is collaborating with a well-established advisory and consultancy firm providing professional services to organisations across the private, public and non-profit sectors. Operating within the advisory and tax sector, our Client supports local and international organisations through specialist expertise designed to strengthen business performance and support sustainable development.

Role Overview
Our Client is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join its tax function and take responsibility for a varied portfolio of local and international clients. The position combines technical tax work, client advisory, team leadership and quality oversight, while acting as an important point of coordination between senior leadership and other members of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance Review: Examine corporate and individual income tax filings, calculations, supporting schedules and related documentation prepared by members of the team, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable requirements.

• VAT Matters: Review VAT submissions and assessments while assisting clients with more technical or complex VAT-related matters.

• Team Supervision: Guide colleagues handling tax and VAT assignments, providing technical direction and ensuring work is completed to the required professional standard.

• Tax Advisory: Support clients on Maltese and cross-border taxation matters, including corporate reorganisations, significant transactions and other technically demanding assignments.

• Complex Tax Matters: Analyse challenging taxation issues and contribute to the preparation and review of advanced tax calculations and supporting documentation.

• Legislative Developments: Monitor changes affecting taxation in Malta and internationally, assessing how new rules and developments may impact the Client's portfolio.

• Client Management: Develop trusted professional relationships with clients, understand their requirements and ensure they receive responsive and reliable support.

• People Development: Contribute to the professional development of team members through knowledge sharing, coaching and departmental learning initiatives.

• Process Improvement: Identify ways to strengthen internal practices, enhance team effectiveness and improve the delivery of tax services.

• Workflow Management: Allocate assignments appropriately, oversee progress against agreed timelines and provide support to team members where required.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

• Education: A recognised accountancy qualification, such as a University of Malta accountancy degree or ACCA qualification, is required. A specialised qualification in taxation would be considered an advantage.

• Experience: Approximately 4 to 6 years of relevant professional experience within taxation is required, together with practical exposure to reviewing tax calculations, filings and related compliance work.

• Tax Knowledge: A strong understanding of Malta's taxation framework is essential, complemented by knowledge of double taxation agreements, relevant EU legislation and developments affecting international taxation.

• Language Skills: Excellent written and spoken English is required to succeed in this role. The ability to communicate in Maltese would be considered an asset.

• Communication Skills: Able to explain technical matters clearly and communicate confidently with clients, colleagues and senior stakeholders.

• Interpersonal Skills: A collaborative and professional approach, with the ability to establish positive working relationships and contribute effectively within a team environment.

• Technical Skills: Confident user of Microsoft Office applications, together with the technical competence required to handle detailed tax and VAT assignments.

• Organisation: Able to manage competing priorities, coordinate multiple assignments and maintain accuracy while working to demanding deadlines.

• Self-Motivated: Proactive, dependable and comfortable taking ownership of responsibilities while also supporting the wider objectives of the department.

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical judgement with the ability to assess complex taxation matters, identify practical solutions and recognise when further technical input is required.

• Attention to Detail: Careful and methodical in reviewing financial and taxation information, with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.

What's on Offer

• Compensation: A gross annual salary of €50,000 to €60,000, complemented by an annual performance-related bonus.

• Employment: An indefinite employment opportunity available on either a full-time or reduced-hours basis, with a minimum commitment of 30 hours per week.

• Working Hours: Standard hours from Monday to Friday. Flexible start and finish times are available, subject to business requirements.

• Hybrid Working: Following successful completion of probation, employees may be able to work remotely 2 or 3 days per week, depending on operational requirements.

• Additional Benefits: The package includes tax-efficient fringe benefits, a casual dress policy, a referral reward programme and access to an employee support programme.

• Learning and Development: Support is available for further studies, professional training and continued personal development.

• Employee Activities: Employees can participate in team-building initiatives and corporate social responsibility activities organised throughout the year.

• Summer Concession: Half-day working arrangements on Wednesdays and Fridays may apply during the summer period, depending on operational requirements.

• Career Development: The role offers the opportunity to deepen technical tax expertise, develop managerial capabilities and progress professionally within an established and evolving advisory environment.

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