Michael Daniels
Danbury,Essex
Summary
Experienced global mobility professional with a proven ability to distil complex matters into accessible advice. Has worked across a number of sectors and size of client, currently predominantly supporting clients in the Financial Services sector. A strong team player focused on nurturing talent and supporting juniors through their careers, while developing long-term, trusted relationships with clients. Specialises in dealing with HMRC to achieve the best outcomes for clients when under enquiry or audit.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Manager
Vialto Partners
London
2022.04 - Current
- Management of a portfolio of clients, predominantly in the financial services sector, leading the delivery of tax compliances services, social security, payroll services and other tax related projects.
- Developed trusted, long standing client relationships which have fostered the increase in services provided by Vialto Partners to clients.
- Key contact for senior executives, including non-executive directors; looking after bespoke arrangements with regards to their travel patterns and remuneration to ensure compliance.
- Technical specialist in dealing with HMRC interactions, leading the team at Vialto Partners dealing with Self Assessment enquiries, voluntary disclosures, employer audits and other escalations with HMRC.
- Management of teams both in the UK and India to deliver across clients, working with juniors to develop their technical and soft skills to further their careers. This also includes formal training of wider teams, particularly in HMRC matters and putting together technical training materials in this space.
Senior Manager / Manager / Senior Associate
PwC
London
2008.06 - 2022.04
- Management of tax compliance delivery for a number of client programmes of various sizes.
- Developed strong and trusted relationships with clients over considerable periods.
- Specialised in dealing with HMRC interactions, particularly enquiries into Self Assessment Returns.
Tax Inspector
Inland Revenue / HMRC
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
2003.02 - 2008.05
- Started my career on HMRC's graduate programme, completing the Inspector Training Course and Core Professional Training qualifications.
- Opening and working full and aspect enquiries into Income Tax Returns, specifically into self employment and partnerships.
- Management of enquiries into Corporate Tax Returns, principally of companies with 7-8 figure turnovers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Leicester
Leicester 1999.09 - 2002.06
A-Levels -
King Edward VI Grammar School
Chelmsford, Essex 1997.09 - 1999.06
GCSEs -
King Edward VI Grammar School
Chelmsford, Essex 1995.09 - 1997.07
Affiliations
- Dressage riding and judging - I own my own horse and am qualified to judge for British Dressage
- Rock Climbing
Timeline
Senior Manager
Vialto Partners
2022.04 - Current
Senior Manager / Manager / Senior Associate
PwC
2008.06 - 2022.04
Tax Inspector
Inland Revenue / HMRC
2003.02 - 2008.05
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Leicester
1999.09 - 2002.06
A-Levels -
King Edward VI Grammar School
1997.09 - 1999.06
GCSEs -
King Edward VI Grammar School
1995.09 - 1997.07