Senior Tax Manager

About the Role

Our client, an established provider of business and commercial services, is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Manager – Tax to lead their Tax team and support the continued growth of their tax practice. You will oversee tax advisory and compliance engagements, manage key client relationships and develop team members. Working closely with senior management and external specialists, you will also contribute to departmental planning, business development and commercial performance.

What is expected of you?

• Lead Maltese corporate and personal tax engagements, preparing and reviewing tax opinions and advising on transactions, reorganisations, and corporate and private client structures
• Advise on the Maltese tax implications of cross-border transactions and international structures, coordinating with foreign tax advisers and specialists where required
• Oversee the Tax Compliance team, ensuring accurate and timely delivery, providing technical guidance and reviewing complex matters within the agreed approval framework
• Manage key client relationships, resolve technical queries and escalated matters, and identify additional service requirements
• Plan and allocate work across advisory and compliance engagements, managing deadlines, team capacity and resource requirements
• Liaise with the Malta Tax and Customs Administration (MTCA) on technical correspondence, assessments, tax refunds and other client matters
• Oversee tax administration and compliance for trusts, foundations and similar structures, obtaining specialist input where necessary
• Coordinate CRS and FATCA classifications, due diligence, reporting obligations, MTCA submissions, SCQs and related queries, with specialist support where required
• Support business development through prospect meetings, engagement scoping, fee proposals and relationships with referral partners and intermediaries
• Identify opportunities to grow the tax practice and encourage cross-referrals across the organisation's service lines
• Work with senior management on departmental budgets, forecasts, pricing and profitability, monitoring revenue, pipeline and utilisation
• Identify recruitment and resourcing needs to support the department's development
• Lead, mentor and develop team members through regular feedback, technical guidance and effective delegation
• Improve departmental procedures and workflows to strengthen quality, efficiency and client service
• Monitor relevant tax developments and communicate their implications to clients and colleagues
• Support other duties relevant to the role as reasonably required

What are you expected to bring?

• A recognised accountancy qualification, such as ACCA or ACA, or qualification as a warranted lawyer with relevant taxation experience
• A minimum of five years' relevant tax experience within a corporate services firm, accountancy practice or comparable professional services environment, including managerial or team supervision and review responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of Maltese corporate taxation, supported by practical tax advisory and compliance experience
• The ability to manage client relationships and tax assignments independently, exercise sound professional judgement and recognise when specialist input is needed
• Effective leadership and delegation skills, with experience reviewing work, providing technical guidance and developing team members
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to plan workloads, allocate resources and manage competing deadlines
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to business development, fee proposals and practice growth
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality client service
• Professionalism, integrity and discretion when handling confidential information
• Exposure to cross-border tax matters and international client structures would be considered an asset
• Knowledge of trust and foundation taxation and CRS/FATCA requirements would be considered an asset
• An MIT Diploma, ADIT or another recognised specialist tax qualification would be considered an asset

What's in it for you?

• An attractive remuneration package and progression plan reflecting your knowledge and experience
• Performance bonus
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Early finish on Fridays, with the office closing at 2pm
• Birthday leave
• A family-oriented working culture
• Health insurance and free parking
• Wellness allowance
• A shared vacation leave pot for exceptional circumstances
• Opportunities to attend industry events
• Regular team-building and departmental events
• Corporate discounts and offers across Malta
• Free mental health workshops and one-to-one sessions
• Study leave and sponsorship opportunities
• On-the-job training and mentoring from industry professionals