Tax Assistant

Pro Talent; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A well respected accounting firm in Ipswich is seeking a proactive individual to support the Private Client Group by preparing tax returns, liaising with HMRC, and managing client details. This role offers a competitive salary between £27,000 and £32,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package including professional training and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Death in service x3

Professional subscriptions

Up to 25 days holiday

Accredited training program

Social programmes

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare tax returns and associated tasks.
• Experience in drafting Capital Gains Tax computations.
• Familiarity with liaising with HMRC.

Responsibilities

• Assist in tax return preparation for senior review.
• Manage and update in-house database for clients.
• Support senior members on tax advisory projects.

Skills

Organised and professional support

Understanding of tax clients

Client relationship management

Job description

Supporting the larger tax team within an established, well respected firm. This role is perfect for someone looking to make the step up from a smaller practice to gain valuable experience within a medium size establishment.

Salary: £27,000 – £32,000 DOE.

You will be providing organised and professional support to the portfolio holders within the Private Client Group.

What will your client work look like?

• Maintain an up-to‑date understanding of tax clients.
• Be aware of the wide range of services and spot opportunities to potentially sell those services to clients.
• Be actively involved in office marketing events when appropriate and act as an ambassador of the firm.

What will your day look like?

• Assist in the preparation of tax returns, including rental income accounts, basic self‑employment income and expenditure accounts, and other associated tasks.
• Draft basic Capital Gains Tax computations, including Capital Gains Tax returns, for senior review.
• Prepare other HMRC forms for senior review, including tax elections, and amend PAYE tax codes.
• Assist 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.

What will this firm offer me?

- Salary: £27,000 – £32,000 DOE.

- Huge range of benefits (including, but not limited to): death in service x3, professional subscriptions, up to 25 days holiday, accredited training program, social programmes.