Personal Tax Assistant

Our client, a successful accountancy practice, is seeking a Tax Assistant to join their growing organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a friendly practice with a very good reputation for high quality personal service. The role will predominantly be personal tax compliance work (part-time opportunity) but will involve completion of accounts to draft level for the full-time opportunity.

The ideal individual will strong interpersonal skills, and a friendly personality and will work well in a small team.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Preparation of personal tax returns
• Dealing with HMRC enquiries
• Assist Personal Tax Department to deliver an effective, all round tax service to clients including IHT, PAYE and NIC
• Preparation and supervision of tax computations in support of tax provisions to be included in financial statements, and for submission to the HMRC, together with the tax returns
• Assistance to the bookkeeping department in the completion of accounts to draft level (full-time only)

Skills and experience required:

• Previous experience of personal tax within a practice environment is essential
• QBE, qualified or studying towards ATT
• Practical experience of using CCH Personal Tax Software desirable but knowledge of software systems in the preparation of tax returns required
• A team player with excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Adaptable, organised with a commercial approach
• Ability to exercise judgement and work without close supervision
• Key attention to detail

Salary and benefits:

• £20,000 – £25,000 (pro-rata for part-time)
• 20 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays
• Free car parking