Taxation Senior

We are recruiting for the following position for our Darlington or Newcastle office. Type: Full Time/Permanent Location: Darlington/Newcastle Role Summary Reporting to a Tax Manager, you will be involved in the delivery of tax compliance and advisory services for a portfolio of some of the most wealthy and exciting entrepreneurial businesses across our region. The delivery of your work will be supplemented using cutting-edge technology to enhance efficiencies and client delivery. Main Tasks and Responsibilities Prepare of more complex income, P11D and corporation tax returns from a variety of systems including CCH, Iris and Taxshield Review work of and aid development of Taxation Associates and Senior Associates Research tax planning issues Support tax partners and directors in more complex cases around residency, R&D, and capital gains tax Undertake remuneration planning and liaise with the client as appropriate Undertake basic planning work, liaising with the client as appropriate with support from tax partners and directors Undertake initial reviews of draft tax computations produced by audit and accounts colleagues Action queries raised by tax colleagues on the draft tax returns and computations Clear review points and actioning queries raised by colleagues Act as a point of contact for clients for ad hoc queries Provide training, guidance, and support to team members as required Undertake relevant CPD to maintain technical knowledge Make suggestions for updating and improving the department and the firm’s systems and processes The above list of duties is not exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the role Person Specification Fully ATT qualified or part CTA qualified Experience of using tax preparation software Be willing to continue to pursue a career in tax Have excellent communication skills and be confident speaking to clients face to face, over the telephone and by email Must have excellent IT skills, including working knowledge of Excel The ability to check work for accuracy and have good attention to detail The ability to judge differing situations and respond accordingly Be able to demonstrate your initiative to solve problems Be flexible and proactive in managing multiple priorities Proven experience of delivering excellent client service Be willing to undertake further studying to develop knowledge Keen interest to develop a specialist knowledge in a field of tax Presenting and Communicating – provides written and verbal information clearly and confidently to the relevant audience Applying Expertise and Technology – applies specialist and detailed technical knowledge, uses technology to achieve work objectives and shares expertise and knowledge with others Analysing – ability to analyse and evaluate information to make rational judgements and produce workable solutions Planning and Organising – identifies priorities and develop specific goals and plans to accomplish objectives and meet deadlines required and manages time effectively Delivering Results and Meeting Client Expectations – focuses on client needs and satisfaction, sets high standards for quality and works in a systematic and methodical way Following Instructions and Procedures – appropriately follows instructions, procedures and policies and keeps to timetables #J-18808-Ljbffr