TAX SENIOR

Armstrong Knight; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Life assurance

Yearly bonus

Private parking

Job summary

A professional services firm in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a knowledgeable individual to manage personal tax clients and assist in tax consulting projects. The ideal candidate should possess up-to-date technical skills, demonstrate strong communication abilities, and be qualified (ATT/CTA). This role also includes supervising junior team members and contributing to team development. Competitive package offered, including life assurance and yearly bonus.

Qualifications

• Up-to-date knowledge and skills in technical field.
• Ability to work with IT systems efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of personal tax clients.
• Assist with tax consulting projects.
• Supervise and support junior Team Members.

Skills

ATT/CTA qualified

Technical knowledge in tax

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Computer skills

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To apply the relevant technical skills and to work as part of the Tax team by applying those technical skills and by carrying out tasks assigned to you.
• To take responsibility for individual assignments, ensuring the effective and timely delivery and the quality of service meets the firm’s aims.
• Oversee a portfolio of personal tax clients.
• Assist with tax consulting projects.

REPORTS TO

• You will report to Directors, Associates, Managers and Client Managers

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

TECHNICAL

• Apply practical experience and technical knowledge to fulfil the purpose of your role
• Prioritise and be accountable for planning and completion of the work assigned to you
• Build on your practical work experience
• Complete assignments for passing to Director or Associate without supervision
• Review junior Team Members’ work
• Follow the firm’s systems and processes and apply them effectively
• Oversee a portfolio of personal tax clients
• Assist with tax consulting projects

TEAM DEVELOPMENT

• Supervise and support junior Team Members on assignments

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS

• Be confident at asking questions and raising queries with other Team Members
• Discuss and clear basic queries with clients, as instructed by the Supervisor
• Confidently communicate with clients to build relationships and resolve queries as far as possible

COMMERCIAL AND ENTREPRENEURIAL

• Is commercially focused, understands the business environment and changes likely to impact clients

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR OTHER FUNCTIONS

ADMINISTRATION

ADMINISTRATION

• Complete your timesheet in a timely manner
• Maintain your Outlook calendar and ensure it is fully up-to-date at all times

HR

• Performance Management – Student Tax Team Members
• Provide feedback where appropriate or requested to do so
• Performance Management - Self
• Take feedback on board or request feedback where appropriate
• Attend Appraisal Meetings
• Complete Action Points arising from Appraisal Meeting

IT

• Utilise the firm’s IT systems to work efficiently and effectively
• Report issues arising to the IT team
• Attend IT training sessions as required

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

• Consider your individual learning and development needs and liaise with your Line Manager to ensure where necessary, these objectives are met
• Ensure annual declarations are made to regulatory body
• Ensure CPD record is completed on an annual basis

MARKETING

• Assist in marketing and promotional activities of the firm as requested

PERSON SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• ATT/CTA qualified
• Up-to-date and appropriate knowledge and skills in your technical field to enable you to fulfil the purpose of your role
• Computer skills appropriate to your role
• Verbal and written communication skills appropriate to your role

BEHAVIOURS

CORE VALUES

All Team Members are expected to demonstrate our values of Passionate, Personal and Professional.

TECHNICAL

• Applies technical competence acquired through gaining a professional qualification or through years of experience.
• Refines skills, knowledge and expertise through continued technical and practical learning.

TEAM DEVELOPMENT

• Completes more complex tasks within timeframes under supervision.
• Participates actively in all formal learning and development opportunities.

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS

• Works as an effective team member, sharing information and providing peers with assistance.
• Works co-operatively in teams, sharing, gaining and gathering information.
• Demonstrates rapport with peers and confidently deals with team members and clients.
• Able to deal with difficult interpersonal situations.

LEADERSHIP

• Meets performance expectations and acts as a role model for junior team members.
• Actively pursues continuing learning and development.
• Understands the firm’s vision and business strategy and your contribution to them.
• Understands the firm’s structure, the people and the services we provide.
• Demonstrates a genuine interest in the client’s business and understands their industry/sector.

Our client is offering a very competitive package, life assurance, yearly bonus, private parking