Tax Senior

Tax Senior

• Department: Corporate Tax

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Description

In 2023, RMT became part of Sumer Group - a collaboration of renowned regional accountancy practices with a shared vision to champion local small to medium-sized enterprises.

By bringing together the best in advisory & business services, Sumer Group retains the value that community-based practices offer and combines this with the scale, breadth of expertise and technologies that only a national organisation can muster. Through our unique approach, we believe we can make a real positive impact and achieve growth for our company, our colleagues and our clients. Together, we are about doing the right things, putting people first and delivering the best possible services to those who sit at the heart of our economy and communities.

We’re currently looking for a Tax Senior to work with a varied portfolio of personal tax clients, from sole traders to directors of owner managed businesses, with the opportunity to work with larger more complex clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing Self-Assessment personal tax returns efficiently and accurately
• Preparing P11D forms, advising on benefits in kind and preparing PAYE Settlement Agreements
• Preparing Capital Gains Tax computations and in year CGT on UK Property returns.
• Communicating with colleagues from other departments, clients, and HMRC by telephone, email, and in writing where required

Ad-hoc assistance with tax queries and projects

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

ATT qualification (or part-qualified) or qualified by experience

Proven experience within a similar role

Strong technical expertise in personal tax, partnership tax and Capital Gains Tax

Experience in coaching and training junior members of the team

Proficiency in CCH is preferred, but not essential as full training and support will be provided

Sound tax advisory knowledge in owner managed businesses covering IHT, CGT, Income Tax and Company Tax issues would be preferred but is not essential

Belong @ Sumer

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