Tax Assistant

Description:

Do you have experience working within Tax and with HMRC? Are you looking for a new role with a forward thinking, diverse, growing business who provide opportunity to develop and progress? If so, please get in touch with me! I would love to speak with you!

The Role:

To ensure that client tax returns (and related administration work) for which she/ he is personally responsible are produced in a cost effective, compliant and efficient manner to the standard required by the Firm and by any external bodies.

This role will provide the opportunity for you to eventually be responsible for your own portfolio of personal tax client and also to gain exposure to basic tax planning and providing tax advice to your clients.

Duties:

Lead by example and actively promote first class client service for all client dealings, enquiries and supplier relationships.
All work to be completed in line with company and external guidance procedures with particular emphasis on quality and customer care at all times.
Ensuring effective liaison with clients takes place on all relevant matters within Tax Compliance and Tax Planning in a courteous, professional manner, in order to resolve any queries and to communicate and receive information. 
Ensuring that client confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Accurately, drafting and completing client Tax Computations and filing in line with company guidelines in timely and efficient manner in line with Client timelines.
Ensure any issues identified with internal systems are reported to appropriate IT or internal personal.
Recording Tax Return progress to ensure all documentation is processed and deadlines are met.
Working to the job budget on all work for which she/ he is responsible.
Completion of Tax Planning exercises when requested by Tax Planning team
Build knowledge and relationships by attending Client meetings as directed through the Tax and Tax planning team.
Assist with completion of year end P11d's.
Ensure knowledge and skills are attained, maintained and updated in order to provide the appropriate level of service and advice to Clients in this niche sector.
Attend appropriate networking/customer events.
Recommend any improvements, business opportunities or referrals identified when completing scheduled work.
Attend relevant departmental meetings and internal/external training courses to develop knowledge and aware of current matters and company information.
Research articles and literature and pass on to Clients/Team which would add value to them and self.
Experience:

Must have experience working with Tax and HMRC
Must have proven knowledge of Tax law and legislation
Must be an excellent communicator
Salary: Competitive + benefits

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