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Personal Tax Assistant

Michael Page Finance
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH105BP, Scotland

Salary

£22,500 - £27,500 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Personal Tax Assistant will be integral to the Accounting & Finance department, managing tax-related tasks in the professional services sector.
  • Candidates should be ATT Qualified with a minimum of 2 years' experience within a tax team.
  • The role involves preparing personal tax computations, coordinating tax payments, and maintaining client communication with HMRC.
  • The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £22,500 to £27,500 per annum, along with a flexible work environment.
  • Applicants are encouraged to apply for this rewarding opportunity in Edinburgh, which also provides professional growth and development.

The Personal Tax Assistant will play a key role in the Accounting & Finance department, demonstrating leadership skills while handling tax-related matters in the professional services industry.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established organisation in the professional services sector, based in Edinburgh or Dunfermline. They have a substantial team in the Accounting & Finance department and are renowned for their high-quality services.

Description

THE ROLE

  • Preparation of personal tax computations in support of tax provisions, for submission to HMRC together with the tax return
  • Assisting with proposals for new engagements
  • Co-ordinating tax payments, loss relief, capital allowances and other claims
  • Maintaining an up-to-date technical knowledge of business and personal tax
  • Oral and written communication with HMRC on client's behalf
  • Administrative duties - scanning, filing of tax return information and returning to client
  • Liaising with colleagues in the audit and accounting departments
  • Maintaining contact with smaller clients on day-to-day tax matters
  • Managing a small portfolio of tax clients, ensuring:
    • all tax payments, and tax returns filings, are dealt with on a timely basis
    • all appropriate claims and elections are made to minimise tax liabilities
    • tax planning opportunities are identified and, where appropriate, pursued
  • Contributing positively to the team working environment, taking ownership and supporting colleagues where appropriate

Profile

A successful Personal Tax Assistant should have:

  • ATT Qualified, ideally at least 2 years' experience within a tax team
  • Commitment to deliver first class service which exceeds our clients' expectations
  • Ability to work on own initiative and to deadlines
  • Good technical knowledge and IT skills
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written
  • Can demonstrate a track record of success working within a team
  • Adaptable and organised with a commercial approach.

Job Offer

  • A competitive salary range of £22,500 - £27,500 per annum.
  • An agile and flexible work environment with a mix of office and home working.
  • A supportive and collaborative company culture.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.

We encourage all qualified candidates who are interested in a challenging and rewarding role in the professional services industry in Edinburgh to apply.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.