Job Description

The programme offers a fast-track route to become a specialist in tax. The duration of this programme is 36 months. Assisting with providing tax advice on your client portfolio and ad hoc assignments as they arise.

This will include:

• Assisting clients with understanding and adhering to their tax compliance regulations, completing tax returns and computations and undertaking research into complex tax issues. • Attending client meetings and following up on any actions, carry out analysis and drafting reports to communicate recommendations to clients • Providing support on planning projects and researching technical issues on advisory work such as asset/business sales, succession planning, business structures and operations to deliver solutions for their financial goals and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Trainees, Tax Associates and Managers as part of a wider team to service their client, prepare client tax computations and returns supervised by the Senior Tax Associates and Manager • Ensure clients’ files have all relevant documentation and are checked thoroughly on a regular basis • Carry out ad hoc assignments which is required by the line manager • Take responsibility for all client matters as directed by the Senior Tax Associate and Manager • Active adherence to budget and time pressures, bringing matters to the attention of the Senior or Manager • Preparation of engagement letters and client acceptance documentation • Ensure professional standards is maintained • Must demonstrate strong team playing skills in all client and internal management dealings • Develop professional relationships with clients and within the firm • Provide an efficient and proactive service to clients and their internal management to ensure that their needs are met • Undertake any training or development coordinated by the Tax team • Willing and open to take on tasks and challenges provided by their Manager • Successfully study towards your professional qualification and, where relevant, corresponding apprenticeship

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

We’re looking for someone with: • A 2:2 degree in any discipline (obtained or predicted) • Three A-levels or equivalent at A* to C excluding General Studies and Extended Projects (obtained or predicted) • A* to C in Maths and English at GCSE/Scottish Standards or equivalent (non-UK qualifications also considered)