Tax Assistant

4 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Ceres Resourcing Limited Full time

**Purpose**:

- Prepare and complete Personal, Trust, and Estate Return forms;
- Provide advice and assistance to clients and trustees regarding Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax matters; and
- Support other members of the Tax Team as needed.

**Core Duties**:

- Offer proactive guidance on minimizing tax liabilities for both assigned clients and as needed;
- Ensure accurate tax returns are prepared and submitted to HMRC within deadlines, including those for individuals, trusts, estates, and charities;
- Submit tax returns within time limits;
- Prepare and verify schedules of dividends;
- Complete Capital Gains Tax calculations;
- Maintain and update Capital Gains Tax records and other relevant records;
- Agree on accurate tax liabilities with HMRC within time limits;
- Inform clients of their tax payment and repayment status and verify that such payments or repayments are made/received as necessary;
- Uphold the profitability of tax compliance work by recording time spent on clients accurately and ensuring work is carried out efficiently without time wastage;
- Maintain positive relationships with clients;
- Respond promptly to clients', HMRC, and other agents' inquiries and correspondence;
- Regularly review clients to ensure files, records, and other matters, including feeing tax matters, are current;
- Annually assess clients' affairs against a checklist to consider potential tax mitigation and provide proactive tax advice on minimizing liabilities;
- Report to the Head of Tax Services promptly when important issues arise;
- Coordinate with HMRC on various tax matters;
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant tax legislation and rules; and
- Perform administrative duties within the Tax Department.

**EXPERIENCE**
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, such as at HMRC, a chartered accounting firm, or a legal firm;
- Solid background in Personal Tax, UK Income Tax, and Capital Gains Tax knowledge;
- ATT qualification preferred but not essential; and
- Familiarity with tax computerized systems, including CCH, Word, and Excel.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £26,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Edinburgh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person


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