Careers

Senior Tax Specialist

An exciting opportunity for an experienced personal tax specialist to join our friendly and lively practice in Forest Row near East Grinstead on a part time basis.

You will need to deal with personal tax matters for clients, including compliance and advisory work and general tax planning. The role will also include providing clients with support for a range of taxes including income, capital gains and inheritance tax requirements, and assisting with planning for, and administration of, Trusts and Estates.

Key Duties include:

• Managing an interesting and diverse portfolio of clients
• Preparation of complex self-assessment and partnership tax returns
• Reviewing tax returns prepared by other members of the team
• Dealing with preparation and review of Trust and Estate accounts and associated tax returns
• Preparation of 60-day CGT returns
• Reviewing clients’ circumstances and providing assistance with tax planning.
• Dealing with potential new client enquiries and helping to grow the client base

The successful applicant:

• CTA qualified candidates will be preferred, however practical experience is most important and candidates with other tax or accounting qualifications as well as those qualified by experience should apply.
• Experienced tax managers and tax seniors who are looking to take the next step, or alternatively are looking for a better work/life balance should also apply.

Key skills and personal attributes:

• Excellent telephone manner and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work well both individually and as part of a team.
• Flexible and adaptable approach.

What's on offer:

• Opportunity to progress your career in taxation at this supportive and friendly firm
• Opportunity to get involved with varied and interesting tax advisory work
• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience

Schedule:

• Part-time schedule, flexible to suit work/life balance
• 24 hours a week but those looking for a full-time role should also apply
• Office based but option to work from home on occasion
• Flexible working hours between 8am – 5.15pm, Monday - Friday

Benefits:

• Generous company pension
• Company outings and events
• Annual pay and performance reviews
• Opportunity for career progression
• Countryside location
• Ample on-site parking
• Short walk to village centre
• Occasional remote working can be arranged