Personal Tax Assistant

THE ROLE

• Preparation of personal tax computations in support of tax provisions, for submission to HMRC together with the tax return
• Assisting with proposals for new engagements
• Co-ordinating tax payments, loss relief, capital allowances and other claims
• Maintaining an up-to-date technical knowledge of business and personal tax
• Oral and written communication with HMRC on client's behalf
• Administrative duties - scanning, filing of tax return information and returning to client
• Liaising with colleagues in the audit and accounting departments
• Maintaining contact with smaller clients on day-to-day tax matters
• Managing a small portfolio of tax clients, ensuring:
  • all tax payments, and tax returns filings, are dealt with on a timely basis
  • all appropriate claims and elections are made to minimise tax liabilities
  • tax planning opportunities are identified and, where appropriate, pursued
• Contributing positively to the team working environment, taking ownership and supporting colleagues where appropriate