Our client is an independent accountancy firm based in the English Scottish borders. They seek a personal tax specialist to work in the personal tax team, dealing with Self Assessment Tax Returns for a portfolio of diverse personal and partnership tax clients, advising clients on tax liabilities and liaising with HMRC and third parties, in relation to the tax affairs of clients.For suitable applicants, there would also be an advisory aspect to the role, assisting in providing tax advice to our clients, including high net worth individuals, trustees, business owners, farmers, landowners and partnerships.
Applicants should have experience in a tax role, an aptitude and desire to develop tax technical knowledge, together with strong literacy and interpersonal skills to allow communication to clients of complex technical issues. Formal tax or accountancy qualifications would be beneficial and study support for further relevant professional qualifications would be considered. This firm provides a supportive environment and informal collaborative culture, with scope for progression. Competitive salary package, commensurate with qualifications and/or experience. They can offer flexible working and have offices in Berwick, Melrose and Kelso which could give additional flexibility on location.