Tax Assistant

Adecco; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Tax Assistant in Barrow-in-Furness. The role involves providing essential support to the Tax Manager, focusing on compliance matters related to personal tax and capital gains tax. Candidates should have strong communication skills and technical knowledge, with proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Comfortable engaging with clients directly.
• Ability to draft clear advice and correspondence.
• Motivated to deliver accurate and helpful advice.

Responsibilities

• Advise colleagues on tax issues including personal tax and CGT.
• Prepare Self-Assessment Returns and Trust Returns.
• Stay updated with tax legislation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Technical knowledge application

Client engagement

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PTP Tax Production

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Tax Assistant

Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Office Based)

About the Role

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Tax Assistant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will provide essential support to the Tax Manager, focusing on compliance matters related to personal tax, capital gains tax (CGT), and Making Tax Digital (MTD). You will also assist the team with technical tax queries, ensuring a seamless workflow.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise colleagues on various tax issues, including personal tax, CGT, and MTD.
• Draft clear and concise advice and correspondence for clients.
• Prepare Self-Assessment Returns, Partnership Returns, and Trust Returns.
• Stay updated with the latest tax legislation and guidance, applying this knowledge effectively.
• Collaborate with a CTA-qualified senior for supervision and guidance.

Candidate Profile

• Comfortable engaging with clients directly and supporting colleagues in an advisory capacity.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to apply technical knowledge in practical situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional demeanour with a motivation to deliver accurate and helpful advice.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with PTP Tax Production is advantageous but not essential.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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