Trainee Tax Assistant – Edinburgh - £22,500
Have you just finished University and are looking to pursue a career in Tax?
Do you want to work for a highly professional leading law firm?
Do you have a background in finance and are looking to learn about Tax?
What does a day to day look like?
- Provide tax processing/compiling/administration support to other members of the team with their own client allocation;
- Review own clients regularly to ensure files, section records and other matters, including feeing tax matters, are up-to-date
- Review annually the client’s affairs against a check list to consider if tax mitigation is possible;
- Respond promptly to clients’ and HMRC queries and correspondence and those of other agents;
- Maintain internal records and files and follow departmental procedures
- To maintain the profitability of tax compliance work by recording time spent on client accurately and ensuring work is carried out efficiently and with no time wastage
- Complete Tax Returns for individuals, trusts and estates after obtaining information from client, internal sources and external sources
- Ensure that the Tax Returns are sent to the client for signature within time limits. Explain tax position and when tax is payable
Who are we looking for?
- Somebody who has an interest in pursuing a career in Tax
- Degree in Finance is highly desirable
- Any Tax qualification is highly desirable
- Strong Communication skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages
- Strong processing skills, numeracy and accuracy
Interested?
Please get in touch today by clicking the link and forwarding your application.
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