At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare tax returns and support estate administration in a collaborative team.
- Company: Join an award-winning Legal 500 ranked Private Client team.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in a supportive environment with career growth.
- Other info: Opportunity to work alongside solicitors and develop your expertise in trusts and estates.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while working closely with lawyers on client-focused projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in personal tax compliance and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are looking for a tax-focused accountant to join our award-winning Legal 500 ranked Private Client team. You will work closely with our lawyers on wills, probate and trust matters, supporting with tax compliance, estate administration and related accounting work.
If you enjoy practical, client-focused work and want to be part of a supportive and collaborative team, we would like to hear from you.
The role:
- Preparing and submitting self-assessment tax returns
- Preparing trust and estate tax returns, including R185s and IHT100s
- Preparing estate and trust accounts
- Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients
- Monitoring deadlines and ensuring timely submissions
- Supporting fee earners on probate and trust administration
- Assisting with inheritance tax reporting and calculations
Skills and experience required:
- Experience in personal tax compliance
- Comfortable dealing with HMRC
- Experience with estate accounts or trust work (preferred)
- Strong organisation and attention to detail
- Able to manage multiple matters and deadlines
- Confident working alongside solicitors and within a team
Qualifications:
- ATT qualified or studying (essential or strongly preferred)
- CTA or STEP (qualified or studying) desirable
- Experience in a law firm or private client team
- Exposure to trusts, estates and inheritance tax work
In-house Tax & Estates Accountant in Kingston upon Thames employer: Howell-Jones Llp
Howell-Jones LLP is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment within our award-winning Private Client team. With a strong focus on employee development, we provide opportunities for professional growth through ongoing training and support, ensuring that you thrive in your role as an In-house Tax & Estates Accountant. Located in a vibrant area, our firm promotes a healthy work-life balance and values the contributions of every team member, making it a rewarding place to build your career.
