Tax Specialist

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Grantham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm of accountants in Grantham is seeking a Tax Specialist who offers a blend of tax consultancy services. This role offers a flexible working environment, extensive support for professional qualifications, and a collaborative team culture. Responsibilities include conducting self-assessment tax returns and advising clients on tax liabilities. The firm values competitive salaries and employee well-being with benefits such as flexible work options, reimbursement of parking costs, and a supportive team.

Benefits

Competitive salary in line with market rates

No timesheets, fixed fees

Friendly and supportive team

Flexible working, including home-based options

Reimbursed parking costs

Pension scheme

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Office closure over Christmas

Qualifications

• Experience with self-assessment tax returns required.
• Qualifications for ATT or CTA supported.
• Ability to provide clear advice to non-finance audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax consultancy for clients and self-assessment returns.
• Monitor clients' business performance for tax liabilities.
• Research complex cases to determine correct tax positions.

Skills

Tax consultancy

Analytical skills

Communication

Research

Problem-solving

Education

ATT qualification

CTA qualification

Job description

We are excited to be recruiting for a new job vacancy with a firm of accountants based in Grantham, who are looking to hire a Tax Specialist. The firm offers flexibility in terms of the seniority of the role and can provide an excellent level of hybrid and flexible working for the right individual, once they have settled in and passed their probation.

After an initial four to eight weeks working in the Grantham office, the role can become largely home-based. The firm supplies all the necessary equipment, including a laptop, additional screens, printer, mobile phone, etc. Full study support can be provided for ATT and, if required, CTA qualifications.

Responsibilities (exact duties may vary depending on experience level):

• Provide tax consultancy for clients, self-employed individuals, and property owners.
• Conduct interviews via telephone and video call to complete self-assessment tax returns.
• Analyse clients tax affairs to calculate tax liabilities and advise on potential tax savings or legislative changes.
• Monitor clients business performance to forecast future tax liabilities.
• Research complex cases by collaborating with team members and reviewing relevant tax legislation and double tax treaties to determine the correct tax position.
• Plan workloads to meet deadlines and review processes to improve efficiency.
• Audit and analyse clients accounts following HMRC inquiries. Prepare written reports to support claims and detail relevant calculations.
• Respond to tax-related queries, providing clear and concise advice to non-finance audiences.
• Support, advise, and train other staff members as needed.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary in line with market rates
• No timesheets all work based on fixed fees
• Friendly and supportive team
• Client-focused role
• Flexible working, including home-based options after training
• Reimbursed parking costs
• Pension scheme
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays
• Office closure over Christmas