Tax Assistant

Job Title Tax Assistant

Our well established client are seeking a new Tax Assistant to join their friendly Bath office. As a Tax Assistant you will support the tax team to deliver high quality services to clients within set timescales.

Job Role
- Assist with the preparation of Self-Assessment tax returns with the consistent meeting of deadlines.
- Assist tax portfolio managers with the administrative aspects of the tax return compliance process.
- Liaise with HMRC on matters as required in a timely and efficient basis.
- Liaise with colleagues in the tax and accounting disciplines to provide a coordinated service to the clients.
- Report on a timely and accurate manner to client queries.
- Inform Tax Managers of job progress and any arising issues.
- Assist other departments when required.
- Help build and maintain client relationships by providing exceptional level of client service.

Person Specification
- Tax qualification of ATT, or a desire to study towards this qualification.
- Minimum of 1-year previous practical experience in a tax environment.
- Strong interpersonal and client handling skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, with a focus on Excel.
- Some knowledge of IRIS or other tax production software would be desirable.

**Benefits**:

- Competitive salary
- Annual salary review
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Birthday day off
- Hours 37.5 per week full time
- Training and CPD support
- Life Assurance (4x Salary)
- Personal Pension; Employer 5% Employee min 2%
- Cycle to work scheme