Tax Manager (Hybrid Full Time or Reduced)

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.