Tax Semi Senior

Sopher + Co; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Opportunities for internal progression

Friendly work environment

Job summary

A family-based accounting firm in Borehamwood is seeking a Tax Semi Senior to prepare annual tax returns and interact with clients. You will need to be studying towards an ATT/CTA qualification and have a solid grasp of taxation software. The role offers a competitive package and is ideal for someone who values autonomy and teamwork in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role with at least 2 completed tax sessions.
• Efficiency and accuracy in work.
• Ability to handle client queries with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual tax returns for various entities.
• Handle enquiries raised by HMRC.
• Draft correspondence for clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Studying towards ATT/CTA qualification

Tools

Taxation software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

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We are looking for an experienced Tax Semi-Senior to join our growing Tax team in our Borehamwood office. The role offers variety, autonomy and the opportunity to work with an incredibly broad range of clients. You’ll also be responding to client queries, so it’s essential you’ll be comfortable in providing full confidentiality, transparency and exceeding expectations whenever possible. Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing annual tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts and forms P11Ds/PSAs/ATEDs, non-resident landlords
• Dealing with multi-property rental accounts
• Assisting in dealing with Enquiries raised by HMRC
• Preparing basic capital gains computations
• Preparing/amending and/or approving letters and emails for the supervisor’s approval
• Drafting replies to client or third-party correspondence, seeking further input as appropriate
• Preparing other forms etc. as required by HMRC or other third parties

About you

Ideally you will have relevant experience in a similar role, having completed at least 2 tax sessions. We’ll need you to have a keen eye for detail, teamed with the ability to spot any inaccuracies or duplications and provide resolutions. Efficiency and accuracy are key as well as strong interpersonal skills, effective communication and the ability to work to tight deadlines. You will also have/be:

• Studying towards ATT/CTA qualification
• Solid understanding of taxation software
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• The ability to self-manage and work autonomously

In Return

We will offer you a competitive package, including extensive benefits for you and your family, a comfortable warm and friendly environment with great people and the chance to work with some of the most prestigious clients that no other family-based firm can offer. Sopher + Co strongly believe in staff development and continuously encourage internal progression.

Sopher + Co is committed to the principle of equality of opportunity in employment and we expect all our employees to act in accordance with this policy, we recognise the key role it plays in the success of our business.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Accounting

We are keeping the role open and welcoming inquiries from qualified candidates.