Personal Tax Assistant

Reed Accountancy are representing a well-established firm in Ipswich to recruit a Tax Technician to support their expanding team. The team provides exceptional tax services to a varied clientele including wealthy individuals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file personal, trust, and estate tax returns, ensuring compliance with current tax laws and guidelines.
• Prepare and submit Probate Applications, liaising with HMRC and the Probate Registry regarding applications.
• Support colleagues in managing estate administrations and producing Estate Accounts, as well as preparing Trust Accounts and registering Trusts with the Trust Registration Service.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships to provide outstanding service, explaining complex tax issues to clients in a clear and understandable manner.
• Stay informed about changes in tax laws and regulations, interpreting and applying tax legislation effectively to client cases.
• Maintain ATT qualification and engage in ongoing training to stay current with tax legislation and practices.

Skills and Experience:

• ATT qualification (or equivalent) is essential.
• Strong knowledge of UK tax legislation and practical tax experience.
• Familiarity with personal, trust, estate, VAT, and other relevant tax laws.
• Proficiency in tax software, Microsoft Office, and tax compliance systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and client-facing tasks.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and quality.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 24 days of annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private health insurance
• Free parking