Personal Tax Semi-Senior

Personal Tax Semi-Senior

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Borehamwood

Salary: £Competitive

About Us

Established in 1975, Sopher + Co is a trusted business adviser of choice for entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, high net worth individuals, professional partnerships and expats. Our roots in Elstree led to our early client base in the media and entertainment industry. Since then, we have grown immensely, with our portfolio now spanning over 20 industries. Our success is within our people - with endless opportunities and an open-minded approach, Sopher + Co is a place where you can drive your career and ambitions forward, sharing and promoting our commitment to excellent client experience.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Tax Semi-Senior to join our growing Tax team in our Borehamwood office. The role offers variety, autonomy and the opportunity to work with an incredibly broad range of clients. You’ll also be responsible for preparing annual tax returns for a portfolio of clients including individuals, partnerships and trusts. Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing annual tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts and forms P11Ds/PSAs/ATEDs, non-resident landlords
• Dealing with multi property rental accounts
• Obtaining missing information from the client, third parties or elsewhere in the firm as appropriate
• Ensuring all deliverables are delivered at the correct level and end product being of high quality and within the appropriate deadline
• Assisting in dealing with Enquiries raised by HMRC
• Preparing basic capital gains computations
• Preparing/amending and/or approving letters and emails for the supervisor’s approval
• Drafting replies to client or third-party correspondence, seeking further input as appropriate
• Preparing other forms etc. as required by HMRC or other third parties
• Documenting and communicating workflow status to Manager on a regular basis
• Ensuring all jobs are completed within specific budgets, keeping Manager informed at all times of progress of job
• Ensuring timesheets are completed and submitted weekly
• Monitoring chargeability on a weekly basis
• Various ad hoc work as it arises such as technical research
• Ensuring WIP levels are kept within set budgets and advising Manager of potential budget overruns
• Assisting junior staff in developing their understanding of the various software packages, tax laws and statutory requirements
• Attending all allocated internal and external training sessions as required

Personal Requirements
Sopher + Co take pride in their employees and their achievements whilst praising and recognising hard work. We are looking for people who embrace the 3 C’s – change, challenge and commitment. You will also have/be:

• Previous professional practice experience in taxation
• Experience of at least one tax season
• Solid understanding of tax software
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• A relevant degree or equivalent
• Studying towards ATT/CTA qualification
• Strong communication skills
• Advanced computer operational skills
• Good time management skills
• Experience working with CCH and Virtual Cabinet
• The ability to self-manage
• Organised
• Good attention to detail
• Reliable
• Proactive

In Return

We will offer you a competitive package, including extensive benefits for you and your family, a comfortable warm and friendly environment with great people and the chance to work with some of the most prestigious clients that no other family-based firm can offer. Sopher + Co strongly believe in staff development and continuously encourage internal progression.

Sopher + Co is committed to the principle of equality of opportunity in employment and we expect all our employees to act in accordance with this policy, recognising the key role it plays in the success of our business.