Tax Specialist Advanced Reviewer (Seasonal)

Baker Newman Noyes LLC; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent tax and advisory firm in the UK is seeking a Tax Specialist, Advanced Reviewer. In this role, you will review federal and state tax returns during peak seasons and assist staff in providing exceptional client service. The successful candidate will have a CPA license and five years of experience in taxation. A commitment to high-caliber client service and the ability to multitask are essential. Hybrid and remote work options are available with approval, facilitating a supportive and collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in taxation with a public accounting firm.
• Advanced knowledge of federal and state tax returns.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime during busy seasons.

Responsibilities

• Review federal and state tax returns during peak seasons.
• Assist staff in client service work for the Tax Department.
• Work on complex projects within the team.

Skills

Client service dedication

Project management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Tax research tools usage

Multitasking

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

CPA license

Job description

Tax Specialist Advanced Reviewer (Seasonal)

Baker Newman Noyes (BNN) is a top 100 tax, assurance, and advisory firm in the U.S. and holds a Best of Accounting™ recognition for superior client service. BNN was founded to create opportunity for our employees, clients, and communities. We provide expert accounting and advisory services across several industries. With offices in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, BNN has a reputation for teamwork, collaboration, and client excellence throughout New England and beyond. BNN’s culture champions career advancement, mentorship, community involvement, and exceptionally responsive client service.

About the Position

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity in a professional atmosphere with immense positivity, incredible talent, and exciting potential, then Baker Newman Noyes is the place for you. Our Tax Specialist, Advanced Reviewer will work directly with other BNN tax professionals to review federal and state tax returns during our peak seasons. There will also be opportunities to work on complex projects within the POD. They will be responsible for assisting staff by providing services to support the client service work of the Tax Department.

Competencies and Position Requirements

• Dedicated to high-caliber client service
• Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience with data entry and other administrative tasks related to tax return preparation
• Ability to use tax research tools to help determine the proper treatment of a variety of client transactions
• Ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines
• Advanced knowledge of tax reviewing at both the federal and state(s) levels, including but not limited to returns of individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts
• Effectively handles tax, accounting, and business issues
• Displays professionalism, dependability, integrity, and trustworthiness
• Uncompromising judgment and discretion to protect the confidentiality/privacy of clients and company documents and records

Education and Experience

• Five or more years’ experience in taxation with a public accounting firm
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• CPA license required
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, up to 40 hours per week; overtime hours may be required during busy season
• Expectation is all hours worked are billable to a client except for approved administrative time for training, meetings and time entry
• Hybrid and remote work option with approval from Department Head
• Supportive and collaborative culture

Baker Newman Noyes is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.