Tax Advisor

Tax Advisor/Accountant role Swansea - to £35,000

Your new company

Leading South Wales accountancy practice and taxation consultancy, state of the art offices in Swansea - require a talented Tax Advisor/Accountant due to the expansion of their specialist taxation team.


Your new role

You will have a wide ranging remit providing a high level of tax consultancy and tax planning advice to clients. You will identify opportunities and manage client relationships and expectations whilst ensuring technical excellence and a practical/business driven approach is taken.
You will undertake a mix of Corporate and Personal tax work. Reporting to the Tax Assistant Managers & Director, the Tax Advisor will work closely with colleagues across the Practice to help maintain the excellent service provided to clients.
Main responsibilities:

• Acting as the first point of contact for a portfolio of clients
• Advising clients on tax matters, both personal tax and corporate tax
• Preparing and reviewing clients' corporate and personal tax returns, including those for individuals and trusts
• Providing compliance services for a portfolio of clients
• Ability to work unsupervised and handle compliance

What you'll need to succeed

• A professional qualification (ATT, CTA, ACCA, ACA) or qualified by experience
• Experience of working with both finance and non-finance people
• Experience of personal and corporate tax work
• Experience of working in a practice environment
• Experience of working in a dynamic, fast changing environment
• A common sense & logical approach to tasks
• Initiative and proactivity in their work
• An ability to solve problems by critically evaluating issues
• Care for clients and colleagues and seek to exceed expectations by anticipating and proactively developing solutions for clients
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven research skills e.g. information seeking and knowledge sharing, understanding and interpreting information/applying knowledge with a strong attention to detail
• A sound track record in meeting deadlines and demonstrating effectiveness within a team environment
• Advanced excel and word skills
• A willingness to travel and work at client sites
• Hold a full & clean driving license, with daily access to a car

What you'll get in return

A competitive package including a salary up to £35,000, benefits include a good pension and rising holidays.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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