Trust Manager/Senior Manager
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£48,500
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2423 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £48,500, and Mercer & Hole is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2423 Taxation experts Most likely code | £34,000 | £38,800 | £43,700 | £48,500 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
We are looking for someone to become a key member of our Trust Team, reporting directly to Directors and Partners and looking after an interesting and varied portfolio.
Key responsibilities
- Responsible for an interesting and varied portfolio, including ensuring key deadlines for annual accounts and tax compliance are met
- Reviewing work prepared by members of the team, input into their training and mentoring
- Assisting with advisory work and ad-hoc matters, including high level taxation and general advice regarding Inheritance Tax
- Liaising with tax, accounts and financial planning teams, as appropriate, to ensure a joined-up approach
- Monitoring budgets, own chargeability and raising fee notes
- Experience of charitable trusts, probate work and estate accounts advantageous but not essential, with an opportunity for development in those areas!
- A working knowledge of CCH Trust Accounts and CCH Personal Tax would be advantageous. The firm uses CCH Practice Management System.
- CTA and/or STEP qualified – or a desire to work toward a STEP qualification
- A strong understanding of trusts
- Good communication, organisational and team skills
- Flexible and dependable, able to take the initiative
- Motivated and resilient with a positive outlook
- Able to quickly build confidence, respect, and trust with others
Our Values and behaviours are based on
We really want to attract and retain individuals who share our Values:
Together
The firm with the family feel. Express gratitude. Smile. Be humble and confident. Have fun.
Resilient
Change is imminent, and business is imperfect. Be open minded & agile. Assume positive intent and exercise the power of positive thinking.
Understanding
Each individual matters and will be heard and respected. Honesty, integrity, empathy and kindness are fundamental.
Supportive
We support what is important to you and show kindness in our behaviour to each other. We encourage each other to realise our potential.
Thrive!
We strive to be the best, innovate and always do exceptional work. That’s who we are and what our clients deserve.
Mercer & Hole is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
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Where this offer sits in the market
Taxation experts (SOC 2423) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~27k in sample- Middle half £37,596–~64,948
- Median £51,272
- Going rate £48,500
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £34,000–43,700
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Mercer & Hole holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2423 going rate of £48,500. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.