Jobs in Ashfield

Senior Tax Associate
Salary: £37,500–£42,500
Location: Belfast
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity for a Personal Tax professional to join an established Private Client Tax team, taking responsibility for personal tax compliance while developing broader technical and advisory experience.
You’ll work with a varied portfolio of private clients, preparing tax returns, dealing with HMRC and supporting senior colleagues with more complex tax matters.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare personal and private client tax returns accurately and within deadlines.
* Complete tax computations covering employment, investment and other sources of income.
* Gather and review financial information required for client tax returns.
* Liaise directly with clients regarding information requests and tax queries.
* Assist with technical research across areas such as allowable expenses, capital allowances and rental income.
* Deal with HMRC regarding routine queries, repayments and client tax matters.
* Identify potential tax issues or risks and escalate more complex matters where appropriate.
* Maintain accurate client records and ensure work meets compliance standards.
* Support junior colleagues through knowledge sharing and coaching.
* Keep up to date with changes to UK personal tax legislation.
Ideal Candidate
* Previous Personal Tax / Private Client Tax experience within an accountancy practice is essential.
* Experience preparing personal tax returns and computations.
* Good understanding of UK personal taxation and HMRC requirements.
* Comfortable managing client queries and liaising directly with HMRC.
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
* Confident using tax/accountancy systems and Microsoft Office.
* Studying towards or already holding ATT, CTA, ACA, ACCA, CA or similar would be advantageous.
* Candidates who are qualified by experience will also be considered.
A strong opportunity for an experienced Tax professional looking to develop their technical knowledge, gain greater responsibility and continue progressing within Private Client Tax.
Interested? Apply today!!
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