Tax Associate

Hello,

My client is looking for a Tax Associate based in Durham due to expansion.

About the role:

Are you a motivated individual, looking for your next step, working within a progressive, flexible company that is one of the region s largest independent accounting firms?

This opportunity would be based within the small, friendly tax team in Durham where training and encouragement will be given. My client s tax team is involved in the delivery of tax compliance and advisory services for a portfolio of some of the most wealthy and exciting entrepreneurial businesses across our region.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Prepare income, P11D, and corporation tax returns from a variety of systems including CCH, Iris, and Taxshield
• Prepare dividend paperwork.
• Prepare small rental and sole trader accounts.
• Research basic tax planning issues
• Action queries raised by colleagues on the draft tax returns and computations.
• Act as a point of contact for clients and colleagues for ad hoc queries
• Liaise with HM Revenue & Customs on a variety of matters including PAYE coding notices and tax refunds.
• Preparation of corporation tax reminder letters for review
• Assisting in the on boarding of new clients including registration with HM Revenue & Customs

About You

• ATT qualified or part qualified.

• Recent general practice background, with exposure to accounts, audit, and/or tax.
• Be willing to learn and have the enthusiasm to pursue a career in tax.
• Have excellent communication skills and be confident speaking to clients face to face, over the telephone, and by email.

• Must have excellent IT skills, including working knowledge of Excel.

• The ability to check work for accuracy and have good attention to detail.
• The ability to judge differing situations and respond accordingly.
• Be able to demonstrate your initiative to solve problems.
• Be flexible and proactive in managing multiple priorities.

It would be desirable if you have 3 A Levels at grade A -C (or equivalent) experience in using tax preparation software and proven experience in delivering excellent client service.

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Location: Durham
Salary: £26.5K

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