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Tax Assistant - Law Firm

Meraki Talent Limited
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH105BP, Scotland

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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  • Meraki Talent is seeking a Private Client Tax Assistant for a prestigious Law firm, offering a collaborative environment.
  • The position involves preparing tax returns for a diverse portfolio of high net worth individuals, trusts, and charities.
  • Candidates should have relevant experience in a Law or Accountancy Firm and be proficient in tax software, with excellent communication skills.
  • The role offers flexibility with 50% hybrid working and a competitive salary, along with a discretionary bonus scheme and enhanced annual leave.
  • Applicants should ideally have at least 1-2 years of experience in a similar role.

Meraki Talent are recruiting for a Private Client Tax Assistant to join a highly regarded Law firm.

The successful candidate will become part of a collaborative Private Client team working with a diverse portfolio of high net worth individuals, other individual clients, trusts, estates, and charities. This role offers flexibility, with the option to be based in Edinburgh, Glasgow, or Aberdeen, alongside 50% hybrid working.

Key responsibilities will include

  • Preparation of tax returns for Private Client Portfolio
  • Submitting tax returns and arranging payments to HMRC within the relevant deadlines
  • Dealing with straightforward HMRC enquiries into tax returns
  • Liaising with clients to gather necessary information and funds in a timely manner
  • Advising clients in relation to their tax returns, relevant claims, elections, and tax liabilities
  • Keeping up to date with developments in tax compliance and legislation, and sharing relevant updates with clients and colleagues

You do not have to tick all the boxes - training and continuous progression is provided!

The ideal candidate will have

  • Relevant experience from a Law or an Accountancy Firm preparing tax returns for Private Client Portfolio
  • Proficiency in using tax software and HMRC online forms
  • A strong understanding of tax compliance processes and legislation
  • Excellent communication skills
  • A solutions-driven approach
  • Good teamworking

On Offer

  • 50% hybrid working
  • Excellent Salary & Benefit Package
  • Discretionary Bonus scheme
  • Enhanced Annual Leave & Buy/Sell Scheme
  • Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance

This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional looking to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking firm.

For more information or to apply, please contact Marija at Meraki Talent.

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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.