Tax Senior

Description:

Our client is looking for a Tax Specialist to work at a location in Portsmouth

Key Responsibilities for the position include:
• Thorough knowledge and application of the Construction Industry Scheme, including deadlines and reporting requirements. • Computation and completion of personal and corporate tax returns. • Provide tax planning advice to Clients liaising with HMRC and assisting with investigations and challenges. • Review of company financials, considering any tax efficiencies arising from the normal course of business. • Monitor the department's portfolio of clients to ensure deadlines are met, including liaising with senior management to regularly communicate progress of work. • Attending client meetings and supporting Directors in resolving tax related Client issues. • Participate in relevant projects that support the delivery of the company’s goals. • Respond to business queries in a professional and timely manner. • Keep financial and non-financial information and records up to date. • Establish own priorities and organise own workload ensuring that activities are completed to specification and tight deadlines. • Develop knowledge and contribute to any tax processing issues. • Act as an effective team member helping others as requested.

Key Skills & Experience required for the position include:
• At least 3 years' corporate tax experience, including preparation of corporate tax computations. • A minimum of 2 years' self-assessment income tax return experience working with clients. • A minimum of 2 years' experience in an accountancy practice, familiarisation of charging practices. • CIOT or CTA qualified preferred • Excellent understanding of UK tax compliance, income tax, capital allowances, employment taxes, capital gains tax and benefits and planning for key deadlines/setting targets. • Run a current client portfolio of c. 150 clients. • Experience of working within a team environment, ability to work as part of a team and to support others. • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other MS O365 products including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and the web browsers. • Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal with clients and colleagues with courtesy, tact, and sensitivity. • A demonstrable commitment to customer care. • Good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines, and a concern for order and accuracy. • Flexible approach to work, with a keenness to adapt to meet changing work requirements. • Experience using SAGE 200 and SAGE 50 Payroll an advantage. • A self-starter with a positive attitude.