Our client, an independent firm of chartered accountants based in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, are looking for a Tax Assistant to join their friendly team. This role is ideal for someone with some tax experience in practice who is looking to progress their career in a role offering genuine career development within a Leading Independent Firm.
The Role
The role will include:
- Preparing annual self-assessment tax returns, calculating tax liabilities, notifying clients of their tax liabilities and submitting tax returns to HMRC
- Preparing Corporation Tax returns
- Drafting correspondence with HMRC
- Preparing schedules and supporting information for tax returns
- Drafting correspondence with clients to remind them of outstanding information required and reminding them of potential penalty/interest surcharge implications because of late filings
- Ensuring that all client files are kept up to date with relevant documentation
- Preparing engagement letters and client acceptance information
- Adhering to budgets and deadlines
- Assisting with ad hoc matters such as research, as requested by the Tax Manager
Candidate requirements:
- At least 1 year's experience of personal tax. Familiarity with CT600s, domicile and residence issues, would be preferable.
- ATT Qualified or studying with a view to study CTA (full study support provided)
- Able to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
- Well organised and client focused
- Flexible working attitude. Must be able to work on several clients’ affairs at the same time.
For further information on this Tax Assistant role, please apply direct or contact James Knott at AJ Chambers