Tax Specialist

Holden Jones Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accountancy firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Tax Specialist to manage diverse client portfolios and deliver a range of tax services. The ideal candidate will excel in communication and have a strong background in tax, ideally with a tax qualification. Responsibilities include managing tax returns, capital gains tax reporting, and assisting clients with tax liabilities. The role offers the chance to work autonomously within a close-knit team.

Qualifications

• Strong background in tax, ideally with a tax qualification.
• Excellent communication skills to build solid client relationships.
• Ability to thrive with autonomy while working in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of SME Ltd companies and sole traders.
• Prepare and submit Tax Returns and Capital Gains Tax reporting.
• Advise clients on reducing tax liabilities and keeping up to date with tax legislation.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Autonomy

Education

Tax qualification

Job description

Overview

A SME accountancy firm with over 50 years trading is seeking to recruit a Tax Specialist to provide a broad range of tax services for a diverse portfolio of clients including Ltd companies, business owners, sole traders, trusts and SME organisations across a variety of industries.

Your role will include:

• Manage a portfolio of SME Ltd companies, sole traders, private individual clients including HNWIs and partnerships - delivering a range of taxation services
• Prepare and submit Tax Returns
• Capital Gains Tax reporting for HMRC
• Advisory work on CGT planning
• Residence / Domicile tax planning
• Tax advice for income from multiple sources: employment, rental properties, dividends, capital gains, pensions and overseas income
• Self-Assessment returns
• Ensure all deadlines are met and filings are submitted on time
• Assist with advising clients on reducing tax liabilities including Corporation Tax and Inheritance tax
• Keeping up to date with UK tax legislation changes

You will have a strong background in and a good knowledge of tax, ideally with a tax qualification. Most of all, you will be an excellent communicator building solid relationships with a portfolio of clients and be proactive at delivering excellent customer service and value, borne out of confident current tax knowledge, particularly with regards to personal tax matters. You will be someone who thrives with autonomy but also enjoys working within a small, close-knit team.