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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.
