Personal Tax Assistant

ACCA Careers; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home 1 day per week

Growth opportunities

Job summary

ACCA Careers seeks a Personal Tax Assistant in Darlington to support the tax department of a professional services firm. You will prepare and submit personal tax returns and assist with compliance and advisory tasks.

You’ll maintain records, meet deadlines, and help colleagues with client queries, while staying updated on tax legislation and exploring planning opportunities. The role offers hybrid work and clear growth prospects.

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 knowledge

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

ATT/ACCA/ACA in progress

Tools

Tax software

Microsoft Office

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.