Personal Tax Senior / Semi-Senior – Southampton – Permanent

Nicholas Howard Ltd.; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable financial services firm in Southampton is seeking a Personal Tax Senior / Semi-Senior. The role involves personal tax compliance, preparation of Self-Assessment Tax Returns, and working closely with clients. Candidates should be ATT part or fully qualified and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Experience using IRIS Accountancy Suite is desirable. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development are included.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal tax compliance and advisory.
• Flexibility to adapt to business changes.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Self-Assessment Tax Returns and submissions.
• Assist with tax administration and correspondence.
• Identify areas of risk and advisory opportunities.

Skills

Self-motivated

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to plan workflow

Education

ATT part or fully qualified

Tools

IRIS Accountancy Suite

Job description

We have a large number of permanent, contract and fixed term jobs across the UK and Europe within a wide range of fields of work

Personal Tax Senior / Semi-Senior – Southampton – Permanent

Nicholas Howard are delighted to be recruiting for a new and exciting role as a Personal Tax Senior / Semi-Senior.

Based in Southampton, you will be responsible to the Assistant Tax Manager, and ultimately the Tax Director, in carrying out the duties listed below.

Job Description:

• You will be working within the Tax Department reporting to the Assistant Tax Manager. You will be ATT part or fully qualified.
• This role predominately involves personal tax compliance with some tax advisory aspects.
• You will be responsible for the preparation of Self-Assessment Tax Returns and other tax-based submissions for a mixed portfolio of personal tax clients, liaising closely with the portfolio holders.

Key Responsibilities:

Duties will include the following:

• The preparation and submission of Self-Assessment Tax Returns to meet internal, client and statutory deadlines.
• The preparation and submission of P11D, CT61, NRL and CIS Returns.
• The preparation and submission of residential capital gains accounts to meet statutory filing requirements.
• Assistance with tax administration, notices of coding, dealing with routine correspondence with HM Revenue and Customs and clients.
• Keeping the portfolio holders and others involved with the client informed of developments.
• Identifying areas of risk within the cases managed.
• Identifying planning and advisory opportunities from all areas of work and advising portfolio holders thereof.
• Perform and contribute effectively to staff appraisal meetings.
• Continuously develop own knowledge and skills by professional reading and attending Solent Accountancy courses / updates.
• Complete timesheets accurately each day.
• Any other reasonable duties.

Personal Qualities:

• Flexible and adaptable to business changes and the seasonality of the tax compliance cycle.
• Self-motivated, quick thinking and keen to show initiative.
• Ability to plan workflow and meet deadlines.
• Well presented and possessing the necessary attitude and personality that is associated with a professional firm.
• Able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills with staff and clients alike.
• Able to adhere to budgets and advise portfolio holders of problems on a timely basis.

Professional Attributes:

The qualification / skill areas that are essential are:

Qualifications:

• ATT part or fully qualified or qualified through relevant experience.

Skills:

• Use of computer packages to produce Self-Assessment Tax Returns and P11Ds.
• Driving Licence and use of a car.

The qualification / skill areas that are desirable are

• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar practice.
• Experience using IRIS Accountancy Suite.

To be considered for this position please apply below.