Graduate Tax Trainee - Leeds (ATT/CTA Study)

Agility Resoucing; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading practice seeks a Trainee to join their Tax department in Leeds. You will learn about tax legislation and support clients in efficient tax strategies. This role provides excellent training with opportunities for professional advancement, including study support for the ATT/CTA qualification.

Benefits

ATT/CTA study support

33 days' holiday

Salary increases in line with exam passes

Qualifications

• Must have a 2:1 or above in Accountancy & Finance or a numeric based degree.
• Competent IT skills, particularly in Excel including functions like Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP's.

Responsibilities

• Researching, analysing and interpreting changing tax legislation.
• Preparing and submitting compliance (tax) returns by the deadline.
• Creating tax strategies for clients and assisting with estate planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Communication

Education

2:1 or above in Accountancy & Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Location

United Kingdom,--Leeds

Job Type

Permanent

Description

My client is a successful practice looking for a Trainee to join their Tax department. You'll gain knowledge of tax legislation to provide advisory and consultancy services to clients, ensuring that they pay their taxes in the most efficient way and benefit from any tax advantages and exemptions.

Duties will Include assisting with:

• Researching, analysing and interpreting changing tax legislation in both the UK and overseas
• Meeting with clients and collating information
• Working with tax law and revenue provisions
• Preparing and submitting compliance (tax) returns by the deadline
• Liaising and negotiating with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) on behalf of the client
• Providing consultancy services to high value private clients
• Creating tax strategies for clients and planning their financial futures
• Carrying out detailed computations to calculate tax liability and advising on how to minimise a client's liability
• Establishing and structuring family trusts
• Estate planning and advising on tax residence and domicile matters
• Providing guidance on indirect taxation issues such as VAT, customs planning and environmental taxes
• Producing reports and presentations for clients.

What we're looking for:

• Must have a 2:1 or above in Accountancy & Finance or a numeric based degree
• Competent IT skills especially on Excel including using a wide range of functions and formulas i.e., Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP's
• Accurate with good attention to detail is essential for this role

Benefits of this job

• Fantastic opportunity to progress - ATT/CTA study support
• 33 days' holiday
• Salary increases in line with exam passes

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity based near Leeds, please apply with an updated CV.

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