Senior Tax Associate, BDO, Gatwick

This role will provide Tax services for a variety of clients.

You will be part of the Tax team, ensuring that all of their deliverables are completed on time and within budget for their Senior and Manager.

You will be self-motivated, able to work to tight deadlines, have excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills together with an ability and interest in understanding their clients’ business.

Responsibilities

Project involvement:

Assist the Seniors and Managers as part of a wider team to service their clients
Ensure client files have all relevant documentation on the appropriate section
Carry out ad hoc requirements as may be reasonably required by the line manager
Take responsibility for all client matters as directed by the senior and manager
Prepare client tax returns required by the Senior and Manager
Active adherence to budget and time pressures, bringing matters to the attention of the senior or manager
Preparation of engagement letters and client acceptance documentation

Management:

Ensure professional standards are met

Communication and representation:

Must demonstrate strong team playing skills in all client and internal management dealings
Develop professional relationships with clients and within the firm
Provide an efficient and pro active service to clients and their internal management to ensure that their needs are fully met
Undertake any training or development co-ordinated by the Tax team
Willing and open to take on tasks and challenges provided by their manager

Requirements

understanding of and previous experience within tax compliance

Some tax advisory experience preferable but not essential

Supervisory experience

Maintain an in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation

Ability to support a small client portfolio

Exposure of dealing with client senior management

Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent