Position Overview
Our client, a well-established accountancy firm in Hertfordshire, is seeking a motivated Tax Assistant to join their growing corporate tax team. This represents an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or part-qualified professional to develop their career in a dynamic environment focused on advisory services for owner-managed businesses.
The successful candidate will gain valuable experience working alongside senior tax specialists while contributing to high-quality advisory projects in an increasingly complex legislative landscape. This role offers the ideal platform to transition from compliance-focused work into strategic tax advisory services.
Key Responsibilities
Advisory Services
The role encompasses exposure to sophisticated tax advisory work, including business tax structuring and strategic planning initiatives. You will support senior colleagues in delivering comprehensive tax solutions for clients requiring succession planning and business growth strategies.
Technical Tax Work
Key technical areas include research and development tax relief claims, capital allowances computations, and various tax relief applications. You will also be involved in managing HMRC enquiry processes and tax risk assessment procedures for the client portfolio.
Corporate Tax Services
The position involves supporting corporate reorganisation projects and transaction tax matters, alongside tax-efficient profit extraction strategies for business owners. You will maintain involvement in compliance responsibilities to ensure comprehensive skill development across all areas of corporate taxation.
Client Interaction
Direct client engagement forms an important component of the role, requiring the ability to communicate complex tax concepts in an accessible manner. You will work closely with clients during various stages of their business development, building trusted advisory relationships.
Essential Requirements
Professional Qualifications
Candidates should hold ACA or ATT qualification with CTA certification, or be near completion of these professional studies. A strong academic foundation in taxation principles is essential for this role.
Technical Competencies
Comprehensive understanding of corporation tax legislation, capital allowances regimes, and various tax relief mechanisms is required. Experience in business tax compliance provides the necessary foundation for advisory work development.
Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate demonstrates commercial awareness combined with a proactive approach to professional development. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities are essential, alongside excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Professional Development
Candidates should exhibit genuine enthusiasm for expanding their expertise beyond traditional compliance work into strategic advisory services. A collaborative approach to teamwork and client service delivery is fundamental to success in this position.
Compensation and Benefits Package
Working Arrangements
The firm operates flexible working hours structured around core business times from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, allowing for optimal work-life balance while maintaining client service standards.
Leave Entitlements
The package includes 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, supplemented by an additional three-day Christmas shutdown period. Enhanced parental leave provisions exceed statutory requirements, supporting employees during significant life events.
Health and Wellbeing
Comprehensive health insurance coverage through BUPA is provided for all team members, with AXA Advanced Medical Insurance, including services, available for staff above trainee level. A 40% discount on Hussle and Nuffield Health gym memberships supports physical wellbeing initiatives.
Financial Benefits
The firm provides a contributory group pension scheme alongside group death in service coverage. A Bike to Work Scheme supports sustainable commuting options while providing financial advantages for employees.
Professional Development
Two dedicated volunteering days per year enable staff to contribute to community initiatives, reflecting the firm's commitment to social responsibility. The supportive professional environment prioritises career acceleration through structured development opportunities.
Company Culture
The organisational culture emphasises being passionate, personal, and professional in all client interactions. Team members benefit from a valued working environment that promotes both technical excellence and personal growth.
Career Progression
This position offers clear advancement opportunities within the corporate tax division. The firm's commitment to professional development ensures that ambitious individuals can progress rapidly through comprehensive exposure to complex advisory work and continued technical training.
The role provides an ideal foundation for building expertise in corporate tax advisory services while maintaining strong technical compliance skills. Senior management actively supports career development through mentoring and structured learning opportunities.
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application for this exciting opportunity. The firm welcomes discussions with qualified professionals seeking to advance their career in corporate tax advisory services.
For a confidential discussion about this role and to understand how it aligns with your career objectives, please contact our recruitment team. All applications will be treated with complete confidentiality throughout the selection process.
Location and Transport
This Hertfordshire-based position offers excellent transport connectivity while providing access to a diverse client portfolio across the region. The location combines professional opportunities with quality of life benefits characteristic of the area.
This position represents an exceptional opportunity for a qualified tax professional to join a respected firm with a strong reputation in corporate tax advisory services. The combination of technical challenge, professional development, and comprehensive benefits makes this an ideal next step for ambitious tax professionals.