Private Client Tax Assistant — Grow in Tax & Trust

Larking Gowen LLP; Norwich; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Holiday Allowance

Life Assurance

Pension with employer

Medicash Plan

Paid sickness

Professional subscriptions

Group Income Protection

Annual salary review

Option to purchase PMI

Job summary

Larking Gowen LLP, based in Norwich, is seeking a Tax Assistant to support the Private Client Trust and Probate team. You will help prepare tax returns, engage with HMRC, and assist senior staff on advisory projects.

The role emphasizes accuracy, client service, and adherence to ethical standards, with a 37.5-hour week and a starting salary of £26,000. Training and development opportunities are provided as part of a long-standing regional firm.

Qualifications

• Previous tax experience.
• GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade 9-4 (A* - C) or equivalent.
• Experience of using Microsoft packages, internet, email and other computerised packages.
• Intermediate Excel spread sheet skills.
• Basic Word skills including basic letter writing skills.
• Good customer service skills.
• A level education or equivalent experience.
• Fully ATT qualified.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of tax returns and computations by entering source information provided by clients, including preparing rental income accounts, basic self-employment income and expenditure accounts, and other associated tasks.
• Drafting basic Capital Gains Tax computations, including Capital Gains Tax returns, for senior review.
• Preparing other HMRC forms for senior review, including tax elections, and amending PAYE tax codes.
• Assisting senior members of the team on tax advisory projects.
• Liaise with HMRC and other professionals regarding client affairs.
• Ensure that professional ethical procedures are adhered to.
• Manage and update the in-house database for client details.
• Maintain an up to date understanding of tax clients.

Skills

Tax experience

GCSE English & Maths

Microsoft Excel

Word skills

Customer service

Education

GCSE English & Maths (9-4)

A level or equivalent

ATT qualification (Desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Excel

Word

Job description

Larking Gowen LLP, based in Norwich, is seeking a Tax Assistant to support the Private Client Trust and Probate team. You will help prepare tax returns, engage with HMRC, and assist senior staff on advisory projects.

The role emphasizes accuracy, client service, and adherence to ethical standards, with a 37.5-hour week and a starting salary of £26,000. Training and development opportunities are provided as part of a long-standing regional firm.