Indirect Tax provides VAT, Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing, Personal Tax, Global Mobility and Employment Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients. The division prides itself on the quality of service, high degree of professionalism and personal approach offered to each client. The team is regularly involved in transactional advisory work across various sectors and taxation issues, impacting both companies and individuals, such as demergers, restructuring, acquisitions and disposals.
Responsibilities:
- Provide advice to clients and other departments within the firm on VAT and other indirect taxes (e.g. Insurance Premium Tax).
- Preparation and filing of VAT registration applications and VAT returns.
- Liaising with clients in writing, by phone and in face-to-face meetings to obtain key relevant facts and information.
- Liaising with HM Revenue and Customs, barristers and clients’ legal advisers regarding clients’ Indirect Tax affairs.
- Reviewing Indirect Tax law, court judgments and HMRC guidance, as well as clients’ financial accounts, legal agreements, contracts, marketing material and tax advisory reports, identifying and extracting key relevant points.
- Drafting emails, letters and reports advising clients on Indirect Tax issues/opportunities.
Person Specification:
- Minimum of a 2.2 degree, attained or expected in Law.
- Minimum of 112 UCAS points (2017 tariff), from three A Levels A-C (excluding general studies), or equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 9 – 6 or A* – B (including Maths and English Language) or equivalent.
Personal Attributes:
- Inquisitive and listens to absorb information.
- Clear and concise communicator.
- Distils information from numerous sources to identify key points.
- Effective written communicator.
- Proficient with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
- Takes responsibility and completes tasks on time.
- Attention to detail and completes written work to a high standard.
- Uses initiative to increase efficiency.
- Works well as part of a team and keeps others informed of progress.
- Able to cope with the pressure of high and varying workloads.
- Keen to develop own potential and willing to take advice.
- Drive, personal effectiveness and resilience.
- Flexible in approach to work and willing to learn new skills.
- Focuses on the task at hand.
- Quick learner.
Tax Associate (ATT) – Indirect Tax - Leeds employer: PKF Littlejohn
PKF Littlejohn is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London, Leeds, or Manchester. With a strong focus on employee development and a culture that values collaboration and innovation, we provide our team members with unique opportunities to grow within the Not for Profit sector while making a meaningful impact. Join us to be part of a supportive team that simplifies complexity for clients and fosters professional growth.
