Tax - Semi Senior

Affinia is a leading, UK Top 50 Accountancy firm. Through successful acquisitions and organic growth, the firm has seen significant development within the last 18 months. Last October we launched our new brand ‘Affinia’ which saw the coming together of six other likeminded firms across the East & South East of England to form a combined challenger accounting, tax and business advisory firm. With a combined heritage spanning over 300 years, we have more than 400 accountancy professionals based in Stratford, Colchester, Chelmsford, Ipswich, Halstead, Harlow, Orpington, Sidcup and Sutton. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across seven principal practice groups: Accountancy & Advisory, Tax and Planning, Audit Services, Corporate Finance, Digital Solutions, Payroll and Financial Planning.

Due to growth, Affinia is recruiting for a Semi-Senior within Personal Tax to come and join the Tax department in our Harlow office. We are looking for a dynamic and detail-orientated individual who may have started their ATT (Association of Tax Technicians) qualification or has recently completed it and looking to start their CTA (Chartered Tax Adviser) qualification. Whatever stage of studying, we would be interested in talking to you. Reporting into our Tax Manager, joining us as a Tax Semi-Senior you will be able to study for your professional qualifications whilst working as part of a team for clients such as high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, and companies.

Accountabilities:

• Supporting ongoing project workflow and delivering updates to team and clients.
• Implementing and controlling general internal processes for the Tax team.
• Assisting with the preparation of personal, trust and estate tax returns and other related forms.
• Working with a wide range of clients, including private individuals, trusts, and estates.
• Management of key deadlines.
• Advising clients of their liabilities.
• Constant and effective liaison with all stakeholders including HMRC.
• Building and maintaining key relationships.
• Assisting with general business support and administrative duties of the advisory teams.

Skills/Qualifications:

• 1-2 years’ experience working for a Tax Practice.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Core Benefits:

At Affinia, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Alongside a flexible and inclusive work environment, we offer professional membership support, an Agile/Hybrid Working Policy, and a Dress for your Diary Policy.

Affinia is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential.