Tax Accountant

Job title:

Tax Accountant

Company

Sammons Group

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Chartered Tax Adviser on behalf of our clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering expert advice in tax planning, tax compliance, and ensuring our clients meet all their tax obligations in line with UK tax laws and regulations. This is a full-time, on-site role, and applicants must be local to Hailsham or willing to relocate.Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert tax planning and advice to individual and corporate clients, ensuring they are fully compliant with all tax obligations
• Conduct thorough research on tax issues to provide up-to-date and accurate advice
• Prepare and review Self-Assessment tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Prepare and manage company accounts with timely and correct filing
• Collaborate with clients to understand their tax positions and offer strategic tax planning solutions
• Oversee tax compliance tasks, including preparing tax calculations and submissions
• Communicate tax-related matters to clients clearly and effectively, answering queries and providing guidance
• Manage and meet demanding deadlines under pressure, ensuring timely completion of tax-related tasks
• Maintain a high level of professional discretion and confidentiality when dealing with sensitive financial data
• Participate in team meetings, sharing knowledge and best practices for continuous improvement
• Demonstrate strong business acumen and contribute to the overall success and growth of the firm
• Potential to be considered for a board appointment after demonstrating competence and business leadership skills

Qualifications and Skills:

• Professional qualification as a Chartered Tax Adviser or ACCA (or well on the way to completing your qualification)
• Proven experience in tax planning, compliance, and research
• Strong knowledge of UK tax laws and regulations
• Expertise in Self-Assessment and Company Accounts
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy in tax calculations
• Strong understanding of business tax considerations and client management
• Ability to manage workloads effectively, prioritise tasks, and meet demanding timelines
• Management experience within an accountancy or tax setting is highly desirable
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and discretion in all aspects of work
• Experience with Xero is preferable
• Must have 2-3 years’ experience minimum

What our client offer:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Shared profit bonus if they hit their office goal
• 28 days holiday
• Financial support for the balance of your academic training to complete your ACCA or CTA qualifications
• Career progression opportunities, including the potential for a board appointment as part of our succession planning
• A supportive and collaborative work environment with a focus on personal and professional growth

Key Attributes:

• Honest, focused, professionally discreet, reliable, and trusted
• Ability to work under pressure and meet demanding deadlines
• Strong business skills and the ability to think strategically and commercially
• Ambitious and eager to progress

If you know someone suitable for this role, share the word and through our referral scheme receive up to £250! for further details on our recommendation scheme. This is just one of the many roles we are working on at the Sammons Recruitment Group. Please visit our website for full details on all Permanent, Temporary and Contract career opportunities we are actively seeking candidates for. Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications. Any salary advertised is for search purposes only. If you have not heard from us within 7 days you will have not been successful on this occasion, however, we would welcome your application for alternative vacancies.

Expected salary

£40000 – 45000 per year

Location

Hailsham, East Sussex

Job date

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 07:53:53 GMT

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