Job type
PermanentLocation
SherborneWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Tax And TreasuryIndustry
Accountancy FirmsPay
Competitive + Benefits
Tax Assistant - Sherborne
Are you an aspiring tax advisor looking to build a successful career? Join a supportive team environment and excel in a mixed tax role with a strong personal tax focus.
Role Profile:
As a Tax Assistant, you will be a key team member from day one, working closely with a dedicated senior team and reporting directly to the Head of Tax. Your responsibilities will include:
- Maintaining personal tax records and assisting with complex UK self-assessment tax returns, capital gains computations, and income forecasts.
- Implementing Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD ITSA) and submitting required reports.
- Preparing compliant property rental income and expenditure information for tax returns.
- Preparing VAT returns for sole traders and finalising income tax reporting.
- Monitoring and tracking venture capital scheme tax relief claims, maintaining corporation tax records, and ensuring timely submissions.
- Providing technical support for various tax questions and undertaking ad-hoc tax and investment-related projects.
Ideal Candidate:
- Keen to progress in Tax, seeking a varied and interesting role.
- Studying for the Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) qualification with a minimum of 12 months relevant experience.
- Confident, flexible, and highly organised.
- Excellent administration and communication skills.
- Integrity, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information.
- Tactful, diplomatic, and approachable.
- Strong IT skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office and accounting software.
What We Offer:
- No requirement to complete timesheets.
- Attractive salary with annual reviews and bonus.
- 10% employer pension contribution.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Individual BUPA cover and life insurance (4x gross salary).
- Payment of annual professional membership subscription.
- Training support for ATT or CTA qualification.
- Ongoing CPD to enhance your knowledge and skills.
- Option to work from home part-time after the initial probation period.
- Cycle to work and electric car schemes.
- Car parking available.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please submit your CV immediately or call Lorna Pilling on 07900 224915.
Please note: All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK as sponsorship for overseas employees cannot be provided for this role.
