Tax Senior

Johnston Carmichael Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers

Aberdeen City

Hybrid

GBP 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Professional development programs

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

A reputable accounting firm in Aberdeen is seeking a Tax Senior to manage client portfolios and assist with personal and business tax returns. The ideal candidate will have relevant tax qualifications and experience, along with strong communication and numerical skills. This role offers a hybrid working model and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

Relevant experience in a taxation role is preferred.
Willingness to develop tax knowledge.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of clients for compliance and advisory work.
Prepare Partnership Tax Returns for various businesses.
Liaise with clients and HM Revenue & Customs for queries.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Numerical skills

Team working skills

Education

ATT/CIOT qualified or equivalent

Job description

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As a Tax Senior, you will work closely with the Private Client tax team and Client Relationship Managers, assisting in the preparation of personal and business tax returns as well as on advisory matters.

We are flexible on location within our Aberdeen and Inverurie offices.

The Tax Senior will be responsible for (but not limited to):

Managing a portfolio of clients on compliance and advisory work
Working with the Tax Assistant Managers and Managers in delivering advisory projects across a range of private client areas. This work is challenging and rewarding as you look to solve tax issues arising for clients.
Preparing Partnership Tax Returns for a varied portfolio of businesses
Processing Tax Return information and preparing Self-Assessment Tax Returns for a varied portfolio of clients, including trusts.
Dealing with loss relief claims, pension charges and capital gains tax reliefs
Completion of CGT 60-day returns for residential property disposals
Liaising with clients and HM Revenue & Customs in relation to basic tax and national insurance queries
Checking statements of account, repayments, payments and dealing with clients' queries regarding these
Reviewing simple tax returns prepared by tax assistants.
Plan, schedule and delegate work to Tax Assistants and students, including developing staff and providing feedback.
Provide support to the Tax Manager/Senior Tax Manager, who in turn are managing the team, by liaising with clients, colleagues and HMRC.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally be ATT/CIOT qualified or near to completion (or experience equivalent)
A leader of your work and your professional learning
Excellent communication skills with the ability to positively impact and influence others
Relevant experience in this or a similar role is preferred
A willingness to develop their tax knowledge.
A good level of numerical, written English, communication and team working skills.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK permanently and without any restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Why JC?

Johnston Carmichael helps to build success stories that change lives - whether it’s our clients, our communities, or most importantly, our people, who now number over 900 across the UK.

We work with individuals and businesses all over the country and our expertise covers almost every industry sector. We’re also an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, a global accounting and advisory network of over 37,000 advisers across more than 114 countries.

Everything we do at Johnston Carmichael is underpinned by our four core values – Doing The Right Thing, Standing In Other People’s Shoes, Leading Our Future and Remaining Relevant. We’ve created a range of ways to support our people to make sure every voice is heard, including our People and Culture Forum, and we encourage each of our sharp minds to be leaders of their work and learning. You can read more about our culture and values here.

In the last 10 years we’ve raised more than £450,000 for charity and continuously evolved our commitment to sustainable business practices. We are Gold sponsors of the Kiltwalk and also partner with Netball Scotland and England Netball, creating an enduring impact on the ground in our communities.

Why Tax?

The role of a tax adviser is transforming; technology and legislation present opportunities for us to differentiate ourselves and provide an unsurpassed client service – with more efficiency, greater innovation and deeper insight. A career in tax at Johnston Carmichael is diverse and challenging, and you’ll be joining an award-winning tax practice, spanning an extensive range of corporate, personal and specialist tax services.

In 2019 we won the 2019 Tolley’s Taxation Award for Best Tax Practice in a Regional Firm, and 2024 saw the team take home another Tolley’s win - Best Private Client Tax Practice, praised by judges for how we put clients “at the heart” of all our work. We do more than crunch numbers - you’ll build close relationships with our clients, truly getting under the skin of their businesses and providing advice and guidance that offers real value.

And, with expertise across a range of industry sectors, there’s no shortage of variety in the work we do. We’re also an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, a global accounting and advisory network of over 30,000 advisers across more than 110 countries, so you’ll have the opportunity to work with businesses all over the globe.

What you can expect

As well as working with a great team of colleagues and enjoying the balance of hybrid and flexible working, we offer a range of benefits to make your time at JC even more fulfilling. Click here to see what’s on offer.

Different backgrounds and different opinions make for more interesting work and better outcomes. We’re sure we don’t have to say this, but we welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of your heritage, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual identity or gender identity. We also actively encourage applications from anyone who’s had an extended time away from paid employment.

Our team is made up of people who’ve taken varied routes through their careers. We’re here to give you the tools, support, and materials to develop your expertise so you can pursue your ambitions. Our JC Aspire learning programme helps everyone reach their personal goals, and we’ve also carefully created our own Leadership Development Programme, which is accredited by the University of Strathclyde Business School at Masters degree level.

We look forward to hearing from you

If you’re ready to write your success story with us, apply today.

At Johnston Carmichael we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request. We also welcome applications from individuals who have had time away from paid employment.

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