Tax Assistant/ Manager

TAX ASSISTANT / MANAGER

EASTBOURNE

SALARY: DEPENDENT ON EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION

Our well-established client is seeking a Tax Assistant/ Manager to going their growing tax department, based at their Eastbourne office.

Ideally, they would be looking for a candidate with tax experience that is ATT or CTA qualified, but for the right person we would consider someone with accounting experience and a keen interest in specialising in tax work.

Responsibilities / duties;

• Supporting the Tax Partner with technical research and preparing tax advice direct to clients in all areas of taxation
• Supporting the Tax Partner in dealing with internal technical tax queries for Partners and Managers, encompassing all areas of taxation
• Working with the Tax Partner to develop tax planning ideas and provide proactive advice, including technical updates to both partners/staff and clients
• Assisting with the preparation of Self-Assessment Tax Returns for a portfolio of clients
• Assisting the Tax Partner with the preparation of US Federal Tax Returns

Requirements;

• Experience in working in mixed UK taxation (private client and corporate clients) is preferred, but candidates with a private client bias who are willing to develop corporate tax experience will be considered
• Tax advisory experience is desirable but not essential as training can be provided in this area
• It is experience that is important, so although CTA qualified candidates will be preferred, candidates with other tax or accounting qualification as well as those qualified by experience will be considered
• Must be willing (and able) to undertake detailed technical research, work to deadlines and get involved in wide ranging issues
• Experience in US tax is desirable but not essential

What’s on offer?

• The opportunity to progress your career in taxation at this supportive and friendly firm
• The opportunity to get involved with varied and interesting tax advisory work
• The rare opportunity to develop broad UK tax expertise and gain US tax experience (full training and support will be provided for the latter)