Personal Tax Senior Associate in Edinburgh

CT brings together more than 170 specialists providing a wide range of high-quality professional services. Headquartered in the heart of Edinburgh’s city centre, we also have offices in Inverness and Glasgow. As members of a globally connected network of more than 175 firms in 83 countries, we bring world-class capabilities and high-quality services to clients, and a fantastic workplace culture and global opportunity to our people. Like many organisations, we have adapted our working practices – we understand the importance of balance, offering flexibility to help you manage work and life effectively. All we ask is that you attend client meetings in person as necessary and have occasional face-to-face catchups with your team.

At CT, the success of our business is founded on being able to recruit the best people, who share our purpose and values and are driven to make a positive impact. We are recognised as a firm that creates real and lasting value for our people and clients. We provide you with opportunities to drive change and make a difference. Our tax department is one of the largest outside the big four in Scotland, with a broad range of clients and an unwavering focus on helping our clients and people succeed.

The role offers a clear path for growth and development, with the opportunity to contribute and work on a variety of complex and challenging technical assignments working collaboratively as part of a wider team of experts across the firm.

What you will do:

• Responsibility for a portfolio of clients, taking ownership of the compliance process and associated administration – workflows, WIP and billing.
• Income tax return preparation and computation of tax liabilities.
• Preparation of capital gains tax computations.
• Preparation of partnership tax returns and returns for trusts.
• Supervising and reviewing junior staff in more routine compliance work.
• Assisting with ad-hoc advisory projects, with a view to further development of these skills over time.
• Drafting letters to clients, HM Revenue & Customs and third parties.
• Telephone communication with HM Revenue & Customs and other third parties.
• Involvement in client meetings.

Your profile - Who are we looking for:

• At least 2 years’ experience within a tax department.
• Ability to demonstrate technical competence across private client tax and/or unincorporated businesses.
• A drive to increase tax-technical knowledge base across all areas of traditional private client, trusts and estates and unincorporated businesses.
• A good level of numeracy, written skills and attention to detail.
• A passion for client care and a willingness to take ownership of tasks.
• A sound understanding of the key commercial drivers of the business.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly.
• Good communication skills and the ability to explain technical issues.
• Interest in career development/progression.
• ATT, or equivalent, is desirable and an ambition to complete CTA would also be preferred.