Private Client Tax Accountant

Private client tax job in Bury St. Edmunds. CTA study support offered


Hays are recruiting a Tax Executive for an exciting opportunity in Bury St Edmunds. The role will be joining an expanding firm working with a varied portfolio of clients, both locally and internationally, predominantly relating to the private client and owner managed business sector.

The main duties of the role will include the following;

• Preparation of complex self-assessment tax returns and related tax calculations for individuals and partnerships using the firm's software (CCH), for review by a senior member of staff;

• Review of self-assessment tax returns and related tax calculations for individuals and partnerships prepared by junior members of staff;
• Ensuring all tax permanent and compliance files are prepared in line with the firm's guidance and regularly maintained;
• Provide support on planning projects and researching technical issues on tax advisory work. Drafting clear, concise and accurate advisory letters for review by a senior member of staff;
• Managing own portfolio of clients including correspondence, telephone calls and attendance at meetings and ensuring relevant file notes are completed and filed on CCH;
• Ensuring internal and risk management procedures of the firm are adhered to including adherence to the tax department procedures;
• Controlling client portfolio in relation to timescales and client perceptions and ensuring all relevant members of staff are informed of client issues;
• Training of junior staff and liaising with their line manager;

• Understand the commercial implications of actions relating to productivity, recoverability, fee income and client service and assisting with billing as appropriate;

The ideal candidate would be CTA/ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent, however applications will also be considered from ATT/AAT qualified candidates, with relevant experience.

Salary and rewards package;

• A competitive starting salary.
• 24 days holiday + Bank holidays
• Holiday purchase/sale scheme.
• Matching employer pension contributions of up to 6% salary.
• Salary sacrifice arrangement, available for pension contributions.
• Income Protection if you are off work due to long term illness or injury equal to 50% of salary until State Pension Age.
• Death in service benefit (4 x basic salary).
• Private Health Insurance - Individual cover available.
• Paid study-leave (where appropriate)
• All professional exams, study books, revision courses and resources paid for where appropriate (at the first attempt).
• Up to two professional subscriptions paid for.
• Encouragement to develop and learn by attending training courses and CPD events.
• Soft skills workshops.
• Employee Assistance programme.
• Length of service recognition.
• Social events paid for or subsidised by the firm.

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