Tax Assistant – Private Client | Legal Sector | Edinburgh | Full Time or Part Time
Valeco Recruitment is partnering with a leading Scottish law firm to find a Tax Assistant for their highly regarded Private Client team based in Edinburgh. This is a permanent, office-based role with flexible working options and excellent long-term development.
About the Role:
You’ll provide expert support across all areas of private client tax planning including inheritance, succession, and trust taxation. The team works with a wide range of clients including landed estates, family businesses, rural enterprises and high-net-worth individuals.
Responsibilities include:
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Providing tax advice relating to IHT, CGT, Income Tax and succession planning
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Supporting on trust and executry administration from a tax viewpoint
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Advising on land and property tax implications (LBTT, SDLT)
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Liaising with clients, solicitors, and internal partners on technical queries
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Contributing to training and internal development
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Supporting business development and cross-referrals
Candidate Profile:
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ATT or CTA qualified, or equivalent experience
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in personal tax advisory
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Professional services background (legal/accountancy) preferred
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Confident in dealing with complex client work
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Excellent communication and attention to detail
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Solicitors with relevant tax experience welcome
Details:
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Location: Edinburgh (office based)
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Hours: Full time preferred, part time considered
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Contract: Permanent
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Salary: DOE with excellent benefits
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Further qualifications (TEP) can be supported
If you're looking for a role where you can work on high-quality matters in a collaborative, professional setting, this is the role for you.
To apply, send your CV into Valeco Recruitment