With a growing demand for private client tax services this accountancy practice close to Bishop Auckland are looking to appoint a Tax Senior to join their team.
Based in their office on a day to day basis you would support the Tax Partner with the overall delivery of tax compliance and advisory services for the practice.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Completion, preparation and filing of a wide range of income tax returns for Directors, HNWI's, Partnerships and Sole Traders
- Supporting the Tax Partner with tax planning, provision of day to day advice on all aspects of personal taxation and OMB, including tax codings, capital gains, inheritance tax, capital allowances,self assessment liabilities, payments on account and payroll queries
- Dealing with personal tax and OMB clients face to face in meetings and via telephoneto discuss a wide range of tax issues
- Dealing with HMRC regarding penalty appeals, interest objections, enquiries, adjustments and general day to day issues.
Skills required:
- A minimum of 2- 3 years experience completing personal tax returns in a professional services environment
- Working knowledge of CCH or similar tax software
- Enjoy liaising with clients both on the telephone and in face to face meetings
- A strong communicator verbally and with excellent report writing skills
- Organised to be able to ensure deadlines for reporting requirements are met
- Able to use your own initiative to explore planning research projects
- ATT qualified or part-qualified would be desirable
The team work in the office each day with flexibility on hours where needed. The successful applicant needs to be happy working in the office as this is not a hybrid role, however the benefits in your learning and development being in the office working alongside the Tax Partner each day will be invaluable to your knowledge.