Job Description
Assistant Trust Manager
Our client - Top Chartered AccountantsLondon / HybridFull-Time £55,000 - £58,000 (dependent on experience) plus excellent benefits
Are you passionate about private client work and looking to take the next step in your trust career? Our client, a highly respected firm of chartered accountants, is seeking an Assistant Trust Manager to join their established and growing Trust Team.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on responsibility, work with a varied and interesting client base, and develop your career within a supportive and collaborative environment.
The Role
As Assistant Trust Manager, you will play a key role in the administration, accounting and tax compliance of UK resident trusts, with exposure to non-UK trusts, estates and related personal tax matters.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Preparation of annual trust accounts and self-assessment tax returns
- Day-to-day trust bookkeeping and administration
- Calculation of tax liabilities and advising on payments
- Liaising with clients, beneficiaries and HMRC
- Supporting trust planning work, including distributions and use of losses
- Managing your own portfolio of trust clients
- Assisting with the training and mentoring of junior team members
About You
You are likely to have:
- 2-3 years' experience in private client, trust or personal tax work
- Progress toward, or completion of, ACCA, CTA or STEP qualifications
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- A proactive, resilient and client-focused approach
- Confidence using IT systems and a willingness to learn new software
Experience with probate, estate accounts, charitable trusts or personal tax would be beneficial, though not essential.
Why Join Our Client?
Our client is known for delivering high-quality private client services while maintaining a genuinely supportive and people-focused culture. You'll benefit from:
- A clear path for career progression
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Early client responsibility and exposure to complex work
- A collaborative team environment that values initiative and growth
How to Apply
For further details or to apply in confidence, please contact: John Corfield at
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