US/UK Tax Trainee

Do you have a strong numerical background with an interest in taxation and accounting? Our client is looking for a graduate to join their team as a US/UK Tax Trainee.About the Company:Our client is a boutique, growing international tax advisory firm looking to hire a graduate to be trained in the preparation and advisory of US taxes for American expats living in the UK as well as UK taxes for non-dom taxpayers. These areas are significantly more complex than regular UK tax and are a very niche area of practice.

The Role:Based in Kentish Town, as a Tax Trainee, you will assist the partners and team in preparing client casework and handling client issues.In the first instance you will be, among other things:

• Learning the rules regarding taxation of US citizens abroad including: what is taxable income, treatment of capital gains and investment income, foreign tax credits, dealing with foreign corporations owned by US citizens
• Learning the rules regarding UK taxes for non-dom (and regular UK taxpayers)
• Using MS Excel to organize, analyse and manipulate client information
• Performing the initial processing and the primary preparation of client case work using our complex tax software to produce the first draft of client output
• Liaising with clients to request outstanding information and update them on progress
• Performing research into various tax topics as necessary
• Assisting with the management of the overall client book

We require someone who completes their work to a high standard, has very good attention to detail, can take the initiative, can learn quickly, and fit well within the team.About You:

• To be a graduate with at least a 2:1 degree score from a Russell Group university (or equivalent).
• To be very numerate and be able to understand complex concepts and apply them to new scenarios; and be able to handle lots of numbers with accuracy
• To have a very good attention to detail, be a quick learner and be well organized
• To demonstrate an interest in tax / accounting / numbers / logic / law / language
• A strong work ethic and be enthusiastic and proactive, and be able to work independently and to live within an easy commute of the office which is situated in Camden Town, London (NW1)
• Impeccable written and spoken English language skills, including good telephone manner
• To be competent with intermediate use of Microsoft Excel and other MS Office products
• Work well within a small team