Tax Assistant

Larking Gowen; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; 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 is seeking a motivated tax assistant to join our team in Ipswich. You will support the preparation of tax returns and computations, draft Capital Gains Tax computations, and assist senior team members on advisory projects.

You will liaise with HMRC and other professionals, maintain client records, and contribute to a professional, ethical, and client-focused service. This role offers development within a supportive firm.

Qualifications

• Previous tax experience.
• English and Maths GCSEs (9-4) or equivalent.
• Experience using Microsoft packages, internet and email.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Basic Word skills including letter writing.
• Good customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of tax returns and computations by entering source information provided by clients, including rental income, basic self-employment income and expenditure accounts.
• Draft basic Capital Gains Tax computations and returns for senior review.
• Prepare HMRC forms for senior review, including tax elections and amended PAYE tax codes.
• Assist senior team members on tax advisory projects.
• Liaise with HMRC and other professionals regarding client affairs.
• Ensure professional ethical procedures are adhered to.
• Manage and update the in-house database for client details.

Skills

Team working

Customer service

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Proactive attitude

Education

GCSE English and Maths (9-4)

A level or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office / Outlook

Job description

In return you will have support to establish your career with Larking Gowen at a pace that suits you both personally and professionally. We also offer benefits which include:

• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Life Assurance
• Pension with employer
• Medicash Plan
• Paid sickness
• Professional subscriptions
• Group Income Protection
• Annual salary review
• Option to purchase PMI

Plus many more!

Main 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 of 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.

Clients

• Maintain an up to date understanding of tax clients.
• Is aware of the wide range of Larking Gowen services and spots opportunities to potentially sell those services to clients.
• Is actively involved in office marketing events when appropriate and is an ‘ambassador’ of the firm.

Other Responsibilities:

• Adhere to the firm’s risk management policies and procedures.
• Attend training courses as identified in order to develop both technical and personal skills and keeps records for compliance purposes.
• Consistently achieves deadlines and understands the commercial implications of actions relating to productively, recoverability, fee income and client service.
• Communicate workload with manager or partner.
• Undertake other duties to meet the demands of the business.
• Assist and support other members of staff as required.

Education, qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Previous tax experience.
• Minimum English and Mathematics GCSE’s 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.

Desirable:

• A level education or equivalent experience.
• Part ATT qualified.

Personal Attributes

• Methodical and accurate.
• Strong team working, prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Professional.
• Comfortable liaising with clients on a day-to-day basis.
• Have a positive attitude towards training and a career opportunity within accountancy.
• Practical with a proactive and ‘can do’ attitude.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Strong team player.

At Larking Gowen, independence matters. It gives us the freedom to focus on long-term relationships, support our local communities and invest in our people for the future.

We believe great client service starts with great people. That's why we're committed to creating a supportive and collaborative environment where individuals can develop their careers and achieve their potential.

We're nationally recognised for our commitment to work-life balance and believe that successful careers are built in an environment where people feel supported, trusted and able to develop. Whether you're building on existing experience or looking for your next challenge, you'll join a team that values collaboration, professional development and making a difference for clients across East Anglia.

Together, we're helping our clients, communities and people succeed.