Personal Tax Assistant

Michael Page Finance; Heighington; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 day work from home per week

Job summary

Michael Page Finance in Darlington is seeking a Personal Tax Assistant to support the tax department of a professional services firm. You will prepare and submit personal tax returns and assist with compliance tasks for a diverse client base.

You will maintain accurate records, meet deadlines, and support senior staff with client queries while staying current on tax legislation and planning opportunities. The role offers a permanent, hybrid work arrangement with one day home working per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal tax preparation or a related role.
• Good understanding of current tax legislation.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with tax software and standard office applications.
• Working towards accounting qualifications such as ATT, ACCA, ACA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit personal tax returns for a variety of clients.
• Assist with tax compliance and advisory tasks.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure deadlines are met.
• Support senior team members with client queries and correspondence.
• Keep up-to-date with changes in tax legislation.
• Identify opportunities for tax planning and efficiencies.
• Communicate effectively with clients to gather required information.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the tax department.

Skills

Personal tax preparation

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Tax software

Education

ATT/ACCA/ACA

Tools

Tax software

Job description

A Personal Tax Assistant is needed in Darlington to support the tax department of a professional services firm. You'll help manage personal tax affairs for clients, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently.

Client Details

A forward thinking independent practice offering a wide range of services

Description

• Prepare and submit personal tax returns for a variety of clients.
• Assist with tax compliance and advisory tasks.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure deadlines are met.
• Support senior team members with client queries and correspondence.
• Keep up-to-date with changes in tax legislation.
• Identify opportunities for tax planning and efficiencies.
• Communicate effectively with clients to gather required information.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the tax department.

Profile

A successful Personal Tax Assistant should have:

• Experience in personal tax preparation or a related role.
• A good understanding of current tax legislation.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with tax software and standard office applications.
• Working towards accounting qualifications such as ATT, ACCA, ACA.

Job Offer

• Salary between £30,000 and £40,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• 1 day of working from home per week.
• Permanent position with opportunities for growth.