Taxation Associate

Role Summary

Reporting to an Assistant Tax Manager or Tax Manager, you will be involved in the delivery of tax compliance and advisory services for a portfolio of some of the most wealthy and exciting entrepreneurial businesses across our region. The delivery of your work will be supplemented using cutting-edge technology to enhance efficiencies and client delivery.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Prepare income, P11D and corporation tax returns from a variety of systems including CCH, Iris and Taxshield
• Prepare dividend paperwork
• Research basic tax planning issues
• Clear review points and actioning queries raised by colleagues
• Act as a point of contact for clients for ad hoc queries
• The above list of duties is not exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the role

• Action queries raised by tax colleagues on the draft tax returns and computations

Person Specification

Essential

• Be willing to learn and have an enthusiasm to pursue a career in tax
• Have excellent communication skills and be confident speaking to clients face to face, over the telephone and by email

• Must have excellent IT skills, including working knowledge of Excel

• The ability to check work for accuracy and have good attention to detail
• The ability to judge differing situations and respond accordingly
• Be able to demonstrate your initiative to solve problems
• Be flexible and proactive in managing multiple priorities

Desirable

• Have 3 A levels at grade A* - C (or equivalent) or AAT L3 or L4 qualified or have a relevant degree
• Relevant accounts and or tax experience
• Experience of using tax preparation software
• Proven experience of delivering excellent client service