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.

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