Careers

Senior Tax Specialist

An exciting opportunity for an experienced tax specialist to join our friendly and lively practice in Forest Row near East Grinstead.

You will need to deal with personal tax matters for clients, in particular advisory work and general tax planning. The role will include providing clients with support for a range of taxes including income, capital gains, inheritance tax and looking after 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
• Supervising the preparation of 60-day CGT returns
• Reviewing clients’ circumstances and providing assistance with tax planning.
• Looking after 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:

• Good 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 optional, flexible to suit work/life balance
• Flexible working hours between 8am – 5pm, Monday – Thursday. Friday 8am – 1.30pm when the office closes for the weekend.

Benefits:

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