Job Description

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Description

Our client base is diverse (including HNWIs, Entrepreneurs, and globally mobile individuals) and you will be allocated and oversee a portfolio of personal tax clients in a hands-on compliance and ad-hoc advisory capacity.

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Key Responsibilities

Request Tax Return information from the client or audit team Prepare and review complex Tax Returns using CCH Liaise with HM Revenue & Customs on the client's behalf Deal with HMRC enquiries in respect of clients allocated to your portfolio Monitor WIP and raise bills in a timely fashion Identify opportunities to develop the firm's business from your portfolio Attend client meetings as appropriate Assist on consultancy projects, which will include letter and report writing to a wide range of audiences as well as meeting with clients to go through such letters and reports Undertake technical research in areas such as, but not limited to, remittance basis, capital gains tax, inheritance tax and trusts.
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

ATT qualified Demonstratable experience within the tax cycle seasons Varied practical and technical personal tax knowledge IT literate Excellent verbal and written communication skills Time management skills and experience in meeting deadlines

Desirable:

CTA qualified Knowledge of CCH Personal Tax Previous experience in a client facing role Strong letter and report writing skills Confident dealing with stakeholders of varying levels Proactive approach to work and problem solving Evidence of continuous CPD
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Benefits

Dress for the day Flexible and hybrid working Early finish Fridays during Summer 28 days holiday plus up to 3 days when offices close over Christmas with the option to purchase 5 extra days per year Employee discount scheme Season ticket loan Wedding/Civil Partnership Gift Employee assistance programme Private medical insurance Death in service Social events
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About Simmons Gainsford

Our size and ethos means that we have a natural empathy with entrepreneurs, start-ups and growing businesses. Our client base is diverse and includes media, entertainment, retail, property, hospitality, manufacturing, recruitment, lawyers and charities. Our remit is to solve problems and create solutions so the compliance work - such as audits and tax returns - is complemented by creative business and strategic planning.

We have grown steadily over the years but not to an extent that we don't know one another. We're fortunate in that we have the following teams: Audit & Accounts, Corporate, Personal and Indirect Tax, Bookkeeping, Payroll, IT, HR and Internal Accounts so we can all work together to help businesses as we offer a wide range of advice and solutions.

We enjoy what we do, we love being challenged and we are always striving to improve. We're not going to deny that it can be a demanding environment at times - but that's a great one in which to learn and grow stronger in our knowledge - and we don't have a late hours' culture.

Our Partners and Managers are approachable, incredibly supportive and dedicated to providing an individual career and personal development path for all our staff. Many of them began as trainees themselves so they understand the journey ahead for our new trainees as they mentor them.

We offer CPD training throughout the year as it's important that our clients receive the most up to date and relevant advice, and our staff are continuously learning so they are empowered by their knowledge. There is always the opportunity for individuals to suggest any ad hoc courses.

We are a sociable bunch too! As well as our annual firm-wide seasonal events, we have a social club who think of even more innovative ways to have fun throughout the year.

We also like to keep everyone updated - and share ideas - by having regular team briefings, employee focus groups and staff meetings.

Agile Working

We are an agile working organisation but we also pride ourselves on getting to know one another in person. So, whilst the majority of us can and do work remotely, we also enjoy going into the office to forge working relationships and friendships.