Job Description
Trusts Tax Southampton
Your new companyMy client, a leading law firm with offices across the UK, has a new opportunity in their Southampton office due to retirement. They boast a portfolio which has high quality work and complex cases with an open and collaborative working environment. The firm is often mentioned in the top legal firms within the UK. They are seeking a tax advisor to support the Private Wealth team by assisting with all matters associated with the administration of trusts.
Your new roleYou will:
1. Day-to-day administration of trusts, including but not limited to discretionary trusts and trusts in which a beneficiary or beneficiaries have an interest-in-possession.
2. Advise trustees on their fiduciary and statutory duties, supporting them with decision-making, and assisting in the implementation of those decisions. Meetings with trustees are to be conducted in person as required.
3. Draft all types of trust deeds, minutes of trustees’ meetings, and resolutions.
4. Conduct annual trust reviews.
5. Prepare and maintain trust accounts.
6. Complete Trust Registration Service (TRS) filings.
7. Prepare tax returns in respect of income, capital gains, and inheritance tax.
What you'll need to succeed
You may be qualified or part-qualified, with at least 3 years experience with trusts, with the ability to complete compliance and advise clients on UK trust matters.
What you'll get in returnSalary is dependent on experience up to £55,000 plus a host of benefits.
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to james.clark2@hays.com, or call me now on 01256633150If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.#4794942