Tax Assistant

Trinity Personnel Ltd; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Personnel Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking candidates at ATT or ACA level to develop practical tax experience within a supportive team, focusing on Self-Assessment returns for small businesses and company directors. The role offers hands-on exposure to Making Tax Digital, with duties spanning preparation of returns, computations, client liaison, and strict deadline management.

The office-based role in Stourbridge provides the opportunity to join an established Tax Department and

Qualifications

• ATT or ACA qualified, part-qualified, or studying towards the relevant qualification.
• Ideally experienced in preparing Self-Assessment Tax Returns.
• Comfortable working with figures and financial information.
• Accurate and detail-oriented.
• Organised and able to manage multiple pieces of work and deadlines.
• Confident communicating with clients and colleagues.
• Interested in developing their wider tax knowledge, particularly around Making Tax Digital.
• Experience within an accountancy practice would be advantageous, although relevant tax experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and completing Self-Assessment Tax Returns.
• Dealing with a range of clients, including small self-employed businesses and company directors.
• Preparing straightforward tax computations based on information such as P60s, dividends and employment income.
• Reviewing client information and identifying any missing or relevant tax information.
• Assisting with the introduction and ongoing requirements of Making Tax Digital.
• Preparing and submitting MTD-related returns where appropriate.
• Liaising with clients and colleagues to obtain the information required to complete tax returns.
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and within relevant deadlines.

Skills

ATT/ACA level

Self-Assessment Tax Returns

MTD awareness

Education

ATT/ACA qualification in progress or complete

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for someone at ATT or ACA level who is looking to develop their practical tax experience within a supportive team.

The successful candidates will be responsible for preparing and completing a portfolio of Self-Assessment Tax Returns, ranging from straightforward returns for small self-employed businesses through to simple director tax returns involving P60s, dividends and employment income.

There will also be the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the new Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements and submissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and completing Self-Assessment Tax Returns.
• Dealing with a range of clients, including small self-employed businesses and company directors.
• Preparing straightforward tax computations based on information such as P60s, dividends and employment income.
• Reviewing client information and identifying any missing or relevant tax information.
• Assisting with the introduction and ongoing requirements of Making Tax Digital.
• Preparing and submitting MTD-related returns where appropriate.
• Liaising with clients and colleagues to obtain the information required to complete tax returns.
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and within relevant deadlines.

About You

We are looking for candidates who are:

• ATT or ACA qualified, part-qualified, or studying towards the relevant qualification.
• Ideally experienced in preparing Self-Assessment Tax Returns.
• Comfortable working with figures and financial information.
• Accurate and detail-oriented.
• Organised and able to manage multiple pieces of work and deadlines.
• Confident communicating with clients and colleagues.
• Interested in developing their wider tax knowledge, particularly around Making Tax Digital.

Experience within an accountancy practice would be advantageous, although relevant tax experience will also be considered.

What We Offer

• Office-based role in Stourbridge.
• Opportunity to join an established Tax Department.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of Self-Assessment work.
• Hands-on experience with Making Tax Digital.
• Opportunity to develop your tax and accountancy experience.