Job Description
On behalf of our client, a well-established accountancy practice, we are recruiting for a Tax Assistant to join the firm’s team at its Chertsey office. This position is best suited to an individual who is keen to pursue a career in tax and work towards ATT/CTA qualification.
The Tax Assistant will work with two Tax Managers and will have the following responsibilities:
- Tax return preparation
- Client take on (onboarding)
- Basic Capital Gains Tax computations
- Rental accounts
- Some corporate tax work – i.e. preparation of CT600 from accounts prepared by the Tax Team
- Potentially assisting with small accounts jobs IF this was of interest
- Future training and exposure to trust tax returns and compliance
- Assistance with planning work and consulting with the tax partner
- Attending meetings with the Tax Partner and potential new clients, to gain experience
- Looking to build a relationship with clients and hold a small portfolio in the future, with direct client contact and management of fees etc for those clients
The successful applicant will have the following skills, experience and attributes:
- Have around 1-2 years’ experience within practice
- Be keen and enthusiastic to train in tax
- Have good IT skills and preferably some exposure to tax and accounting software
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Be receptive to ongoing training and keen to gain qualification
- Be a team player and also capable of working on own initiative
As Tax Assistant, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits, the opportunity to qualify, ongoing training and a friendly, supportive working environment.