Tax Accountant (6-Month FTC)

RGH-Global Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RGH-Global Ltd is seeking an experienced Tax Accountant to join its Individual Client team in Bury St Edmunds. The role involves providing proactive taxation advice, preparing tax returns, and advising clients on tax planning and compliance. A strong background in tax accounting, particularly with trusts and estates, is essential, along with necessary qualifications like ATT or ACA. The position offers a hybrid working model, allowing remote work with scheduled office days.

Qualifications

• Experienced in tax and trusts accounting matters.
• Knowledge of UK taxation of individuals, estates and trusts.
• Experience with complex estate and trust accounting.

Responsibilities

• Preparing tax returns for private clients.
• Advising clients on income tax and capital gains tax matters.
• Finalising a deceased individual's lifetime tax affairs.

Skills

Communication skills

Tax planning

Accounting

Education

ATT, ACA, ACCA, or TEP qualification

Job description

Location: Bury St EdmundsStart date: ASAPHybrid: Tuesdays in office, Remote otherwiseJob Type: 6 Month FTC

The Trusts and Tax Team

A highly regarded specialist team that works with clients on personal tax affairs and the administration of trusts. The team removes the stress of completing annual accounts, tax returns, HRMC compliance and dealing with day to day requests from beneficiaries for funds. The team is experienced in dealing with the tax affairs of individuals and those who may be a client of their Court of Protection team, whereby a Deputy or an Attorney may act on their behalf.

The Role

Looking for an experienced Tax Accountant to join the Individual Client team to provide proactive taxation advice to clients, specifically to work on Personal Tax matters and Estate and Trust matters. You should have strong experience within Tax Accountancy across the board and confident in working with Private Clients, Executors and Trustees.Your role will comprise:

• Preparing tax returns for private clients
• Preparing 60 day capital gains tax returns in respect of disposals of residential property
• Advising clients on income tax and capital gains tax matters, including advising on tax planning and mitigation
• Calculation of tax liabilities and advising on payment of tax due under self-assessment
• Advising clients on stamp duty land tax
• Preparing estate accounts and dealing with the period of administration income and capital gains tax
• Finalising a deceased individuals lifetime tax affairs
• Preparation of tax deduction certificates
• Preparing Inheritance Tax forms as required for trusts
• Working with our French Property Team regarding UK individuals with French properties and assets
• Providing advice on tax queries to support Lawyers from all departments
• Promotion of our Trust and Tax service
• Supporting and training junior members of the team

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experienced in tax and trusts accounting matters
• ATT, ACA, ACCA, or TEP qualification essential
• Experience of complex estate and trust accounting
• Experience of Overseas Domiciles taxation
• Knowledge and experience of UK taxation of individuals, estates and trusts
• Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal