Tax Assistant

Ecruit; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable firm in Coventry seeks a Tax Assistant to support its personal tax department. This role includes preparing tax returns, assisting with complex tax matters, and offers genuine career growth. Ideal candidates are qualified or part-qualified with practical experience in personal tax compliance.

Qualifications

• Qualified by experience or holds professional qualifications (ATT/CTA/ACCA/ACA).
• Experience in personal tax within practice is essential.
• Ability to manage workload and collaborate with team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit Self-Assessment tax returns.
• Calculate Capital Gains Tax and assist with Inheritance Tax.
• Support with trust tax matters and P11Ds.

Skills

Personal tax compliance

Problem solving

Client management

Education

ATT/CTA/ACCA/ACA qualification

Tools

IRIS

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Leigh Christou - Tax Assistant – Competitive Salary – Coventry

The Role

Do you have strong personal tax experience within an accountancy practice? Are you studying towards, or already hold, an ATT, CTA, ACCA or ACA qualification? If so, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

Leigh Christou, a respected and growing independent firm of Chartered Accountants with offices in Coventry and Leamington Spa, is looking for a confident and capable Tax Assistant to join their personal tax department.

You’ll be supporting senior members of the team in preparing and reviewing personal tax returns and related computations. This is a hands-on role with exposure to a variety of clients and tax matters, offering real opportunity for development.

If you’re ready to grow your career in a supportive, client-focused firm, apply now with your CV.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing and submitting Self-Assessment tax returns
• Calculating Capital Gains Tax
• Assisting with Inheritance Tax and succession planning
• Supporting with trust tax matters
• Preparing P11Ds and calculating benefits in kind
• Undertaking ad hoc personal tax assignments as required

The Company

Leigh Christou Ltd was established as a firm of Accountants in 1983 converting to a Limited Liability Partnership in 2010 and to a Limited company in 2014 and today, we continue to build on our enviable reputation for providing excellent advice and first class service to our business and personal clients alike. We have many clients in the local community in Coventry and service businesses, small and large, across many sectors.

The Person

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is ATT/CTA/ACCA/ACA qualified, part-qualified or QBE (qualified by experience)
• Has experience working in a personal tax role within practice
• Is confident with personal tax compliance
• Has a good understanding of IRIS (desirable)
• Enjoys problem-solving and working with a range of clients
• Can manage their own workload and work well within a team