Tax Semi Senior
£30,000 – £40,000
Watford
Full Time, Permanent
Ref: 815945
We are recruiting on behalf of an expanding accountancy practice for a Tax Semi Senior to join the tax department at the firm’s Watford office. This is a mixed tax role that would suit someone with 2-3 years’ tax experience gained within practice. Whilst ATT qualification is preferred it isn’t essential.
Along with a competitive salary, depending upon experience and qualification, the Tax Semi Senior will receive a good benefits package, study support as applicable and the advantage of working within a friendly and supportive team.
As Tax Semi Senior your responsibilities will include:
* Providing tax compliance services and advice to a diverse portfolio, comprising mainly family companies and their owners, small businesses and private individuals
* Responsibility for a portfolio of personal and company clients, preparing and submitting tax returns and managing statutory deadlines and other tax compliance matters
* Reviewing tax returns prepared by other members of the tax team
* Tax planning and advisory work
* Taking on additional responsibilities and ad hoc tasks as required, including researching various tax matters and assisting in drafting tax advice
* Handling ad hoc client queries
* Responding quickly and effectively to client requirements
* Identifying tax planning opportunities for clients
* Contribute to the development of internal tax department procedures
* Assist with administrative tasks as required
We welcome application from people that can satisfy the following:
* Have 2-3 years’ experience gained within a UK accountancy practice environment
* Ideally ATT qualified – experienced, non-qualified candidate will be considered
* Experience with income tax, corporation tax and capital gains tax – preferably some experience in other main taxes such as inheritance tax and VAT
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills – able to communicate effectively with clients from a variety of backgrounds in all environments
* Ability to build strong personal relationships with other members of the tax team and develop strong client relationships
* Strong and up to date tax technical knowledge
* Good attention to detail and organisational skills
* Strong general IT skills including Microsoft Office and working knowledge of tax software
* Proactive and enthusiastic attitude