Tax Accountant

Tax Accountant- Part or fully qualified

East London / Essex

£50,000 pa with excellent prospects and company benefits and perks.

Our client continues to grow and develop an already thriving firm. This practice has won numerous business and employee awards and stands out from the crowd.

Are you looking to now move to a firm with a large portfolio of clients from multiple industries?

Their client base is growing weekly, and there are interesting and challenging tax requirements that make this role stimulating and different.

If you are a part or fully qualified accountant, ideally specialising in personal and company taxation, this could be the career move you have been looking for.

Requirements

Main Purpose of the Job

To deliver technically excellent and innovative tax advice to a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring their tax affairs are managed efficiently and in compliance with regulations. The role involves building and nurturing strong, trusted relationships with clients to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions. Additionally, the Tax Manager will lead a team to actively identify and pursue opportunities to enhance client offerings, contributing to the growth of the firm through new business development and client retention.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide expert tax advice to a diverse range of clients, ensuring their tax affairs are managed in line with current legislation and best practices
• Oversee the preparation and review of corporation tax computations, returns, and other tax filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with deadlines
• Deliver tax planning initiatives to minimise tax liabilities and optimise tax efficiency
• Guide R&D tax incentives, including identifying qualifying activities and expenditures
• Oversee the preparation and submission of R&D claims, ensuring robust documentation and compliance with HMRC requirements
• Stay up to date with changes in tax legislation, ensuring clients receive advice that reflects the latest rules
• Identify opportunities to enhance client offerings and expand the company’s client base through new business opportunities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor and key point of contact
• Research complex tax matters and provide recommendations to summarise findings
• Delegate and review work effectively, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to deadlines
• Manage the department's workflow to ensure timely delivery of high-quality work and adherence to statutory deadlines
• Share insights and updates with colleagues to support the development of the wider team
• Assist with ad hoc tax queries and assignments

Skills, Experience and Attributes required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Excellent planning skills and professional and organised approach to work
• Practical experience of completing personal Self-Assessment Tax Returns and compliance work
• Flexible approach and enthusiastic team player
• Positive attitude
• Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and provide innovative tax solutions
• Proven ability to manage client relationships
• Proven experience of effectively managing a team
• Working and presenting yourself in line with our brand values and personality

Benefits

Huge variety of company benefits and perks. Great working environment with company events and excellent career opportunities