Trainee Tax and Accounts Manager

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP; Guildford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm is seeking a Trainee Tax and Trusts Manager in Guildford. The role involves supporting tax compliance and estate account preparation while offering training opportunities for professional qualifications like ATT or STEP. Candidates should be enthusiastic, team-oriented, and proficient in Excel. This role is ideal for graduates looking to enter the field of tax and trusts.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated to learn quickly.
• Competent to advanced user of MS Excel.
• Ideal for graduates aiming to do STEP/ATT examinations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of estate accounts and tax computations.
• Prepare HM Revenue & Customs forms and accounting reports.
• Receive training and pursue professional qualifications.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Ability to work in a team

MS Excel

Business information systems

Education

Degree in Accounting or Accountancy

Job description

Overview

Our private client and tax team is looking to hire a Trainee Tax and Trusts Manager in Guildford. The successful candidate will join a highly respected team dedicated to private wealth advice, UK and international tax planning and asset protection, advising individuals, family offices, family businesses and fiduciaries. The team has the support of leading practitioners from a number of practice areas across the firm, when required.

Responsibilities

The role will assist the Director and Manager with the preparation of:

• estate accounts
• personal, estate and trust tax computations
• HM Revenue & Customs forms associated
• Various accounting reports for UK and overseas tax compliance matters

The successful candidate will receive training during the employment including the chance to study for professional qualifications, such as ATT or STEP.

At our firm, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a priority and at the heart of everything we do. We actively want to attract a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone, from all backgrounds. We are committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can be their full selves and experience being seen and heard. You can find out more about our firm’s commitment, initiatives and Pennclusion committees here.

We ensure that there are equal opportunities and treatment for all job applicants and employees, at all stages of the recruitment process and employment, regardless of age, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and social background. We aim to provide adjustments for people who have a disability, long-term health condition (including mental health) or neurodiversity. If you would like to request an adjustment, please contact [e-mail].

Essential & Desirable Criteria

The applicant must be enthusiastic and motivated to learn at a fast pace. The applicant must enjoy working as part of team and aspire to further their knowledge and ability for the achievement of the team’s strategic aims.

It is essential that the applicant is a competent user of business information systems and in particular a competent to advanced user of MS Excel.

It would be very beneficial if the applicant has studied accounting, or accountancy, to a degree level with a course that will have included a UK taxation module or have suitable work experience.

The role will be perhaps suitable for a graduate recruit, perhaps eager to do STEP/ATT examinations.