Tax Compliance Senior

Hutcheon Mearns Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accountancy firm in Glasgow seeks an experienced Tax Compliance Senior. Responsibilities include entering tax information, handling complex portfolio areas, and submitting returns to HMRC. Candidates must hold or be studying for ATT or CTA, with previous accounting experience. The firm offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a pension scheme, health cover, and flexible working.

Benefits

Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme

Competitive Annual Leave up to 26 days

Health Shield Cash Plan

Paid professional membership fees

Employee Assistance Programme

Subsidised social events

Qualifications

• Must be qualified or studying for ATT or CTA.
• Experience in tax compliance in accountancy is essential.
• Ability to manage workloads under strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Enter Tax information for review by Tax Compliance Manager.
• Deal with complex areas in the tax portfolio.
• Submit returns electronically to HMRC.

Skills

UK Driving Licence

Experience in Accounting / Tax Compliance

Team player

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

ATT or CTA qualified

Qualified by Experience

Job description

Hutcheon Mearns are delighted to be partnering with a trusted and leading independent Accountancy and Business Advisory firm based in the North of England and Scotland. Their services and advice are all centred around our Quest to support our clients to achieve prosperity, a secure future and peace of mind, which cannot be achieved without the expertise of our dedicated and valued colleagues.

With approximately 700 colleagues situated across 19 offices, our people and our culture are at the heart of what we do. We recognise the unique impact we have on not only our clients, but also our colleagues, and the communities in which we operate. Our success is dependent on every colleague embracing all four of our core values: Honesty, Humanity, Trust and Passion.

The Role

Hutcheon Mearns are now recruiting for a Tax Compliance Senior to join the clients Glasgow office and wider Business Services Service Line.

The main elements of this role will include:

• Being responsible for entering Tax information into the relevant sections of our Tax software ready for review by a Tax Compliance Manager
• Dealing with complex areas within their portfolio, including Profit Sharing, Farmers Averaging Claims, CGT computations etc
• Sending reminders to clients for required / missing information
• Completing electronic submissions of returns to HMRC
• Reporting any HMRC compliance enquiry notices to the Tax Compliance Manager
• Providing support and training on Tax data entry to Tax Compliance Assistants

The Candidate

In order to fulfil the responsibilities of the position, we would like candidates to be / have:

• A Full UK Driving Licence
• Either ATT or CTA qualified already, or be currently studying for either of these qualifications. "Qualified by Experience" candidates will also be considered for this position
• Experience of working in an Accounting / Tax Compliance capacity at an Accountancy Practice
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment
• A dedicated team player and willing to assist colleagues within the team where possible
• Able to prioritise workloads under strict deadlines and work well under pressure
• Able to use initiatives and have great organisation / problem solving skills
• Keen to become part of a dynamic team

The Benefits

In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes:

• Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection
• Competitive Annual Leave entitlement up to 26 days, plus Bank Holidays
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year
• Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working
• Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health)
• Paid flu jabs and eye tests
• Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client)
• Ongoing access to online training courses and materials
• Paid professional membership fees
• Charity of the Month
• Colleague of the Month
• Subsidised social events throughout the year