Estate Accounts Assistant

Your Role and What You'll Be DoingWe’re currently recruiting for an Estate Accounting Technician to join our Tax, Trusts and Compliance team in our Chichester office. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering accurate and timely estate accounting services to a high-net-worth UK and international client base.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare interim and final estate accounts in line with STEP guidelines and internal standardsSupport senior fee earners in estate administration and complianceComplete SA900 tax returns, Estate Registrations, and 60-Day CGT returnsCalculate and report income tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax liabilitiesLiaise with HMRC, investment managers, and internal teams to ensure smooth communication and documentationStay up to date with relevant tax legislation and regulatory changesManage sensitive financial data with professionalism and discretionUse Microsoft Word, Excel, and case management systems for accurate data handlingContribute to business development and participate in training and development activitiesAbout YouProficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and ExcelExperience with case management systemsStrong attention to detail and accuracyUnderstanding of estate and trust accounting principlesProven experience in preparing tax returns and handling income tax, CGT, and IHT complianceWhy Join Us?You’ll be part of a collaborative and professional team, working on complex and rewarding estate matters. We offer opportunities for growth, ongoing training, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a respected area of financial services.BenefitsOur Benefits - What We Can Offer You25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.Generous and flexible pension schemes.Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements.We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim.Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It’s made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.Additional InformationAs part of the Irwin Mitchell Group’s on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group’s employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders.We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks with our trusted 3rd parties.The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr