Tax Assistant

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment Full time

Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting a new Tax Assistant (Personal Tax) position on behalf of a law firm client of ours.

This role would see the successful applicant join a close knit Tax department based in Edinburgh.


The role has come around due to movement within the team and comes with a competitive salary and hybrid working options.


The key remit of the role is to advise individuals and Trustees on income and capital gains tax matters and possible tax planning opportunities.


Key Responsibilities:

Managing a portfolio of clients including collating and processing tax information, preparation of personal tax returns; computation of tax liabilities; trust taxation; managing the process through to submission of tax returns; and providing tax advice for matters arising from the portfolio;
Collating information from 'in-house' records or other sources;
Work closely with colleagues in the Tax Group on all client matters, providing support and assistance to colleagues;
Maintaining regular contact with clients in order to obtain information and provide advice on any difficulties with tax return;
Taking a proactive approach to managing clients and identifying their tax and legal requirements;
Keeping internal control records up to date and ensuring compliance with quality control procedures;
Working with colleagues across the firm to provide assistance and support on tax

matters and technically challenging tax areas;
Providing excellent client service at all times;
Supporting the firm to achieve its strategic and commercial objectives;
Meeting financial targets in relation to the Tax Group.

Take part constructively in the performance review process and undertake agreed training and development activities;
Adhere to firm processes in relation to financial policies, time recording and AM compliance.

Experience:

Highly motivated and committed to delivering an excellent level of service to clients

and colleagues;
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to deal with competing priorities and

deadlines;
Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral;

and Outlook.

Experience in Executry taxation (Desirable);
Previous experience in a legal environment;
Experience in using CCH

Please note you will receive an automated response advising you that we have received your CV.


Morgan Philips Group is a global talent solutions business that disrupts conventional thinking in executive search, recruitment and talent consulting.

We operate in over 18 markets in Europe, North & South America, Asia, and the Middle East & Africa.

We understand that the future is digital and social, so we embrace the latest technology, including video ads and CVs, as well as social recruiting.

Our innovative services are tailored to the new world of work yet we do not lose sight of the fact that employees be they existing and potential are ultimately human beings.


We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.



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