Tax Accountant

Position: Tax Accountant

Salary: from £30,000

Location: Eastbourne

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8.30-5.30, Fridays 8.45am to 1pm

Benefits: Company Pension Scheme, 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays, additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority, ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum, close down over Christmas, Life Assurance x4 annual salary, enhanced family leave policies, enhanced Company Sick Pay, Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, Discounts scheme, cycle to work scheme, eye and dental care

Are you an expert in tax law and regulations with experience working for private clients in an accountancy practice? My client, who offers an exceptional benefits package, is looking for a Tax Accountant with strong analytic skills to join its team in Eastbourne.

Duties for the Tax Accountant include:

• Preparing Tax Returns – Ensuring that clients’ tax returns are filed on time
• Tax Planning – Providing advice on how to minimise tax liabilities through strategic planning and the use of allowable deductions and credits
• Compliance – Ensuring that clients comply with all tax laws and regulations to avoid penalties and fines
• Consultation – Offering guidance on tax issues that may arise from various financial decisions
• Research – Keeping up to date with changes in tax legislation and how these changes affect their clients.

Experience required for the Tax Accountant include:

• Managing a portfolio of clients
• Time served experience
• Knowledge of IRIS or CHC accounting software
• ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified preferred but if you’re part-qualified, my client will support you in gaining industry qualifications.

To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please apply.