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Personal Tax Senior

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Edinburgh

Post Code: EH3 9LZ

Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 + Benefits

Start Date: ASAP

As an experienced Personal Tax Senior, you will join an established and growing Accountancy Practice in Central Edinburgh.

Your role

Preparation of personal tax computations in support of tax provisions, for submission to HMRC together with the tax return
Co-ordinating tax payments, loss relief, capital allowances and other claims
Maintaining an up-to-date technical knowledge of business and personal tax
Oral and written communication with HMRC on client's behalf
Administrative duties - scanning, filing of tax return information and returning to client
Liaising with colleagues in the audit and accounting departments
Maintaining contact with smaller clients on day-to-day tax matters
Managing a small portfolio of tax clients, ensuring:
all tax payments, and tax returns filings, are dealt with on a timely basis
all appropriate claims and elections are made to minimise tax liabilities
tax planning opportunities are identified and, where appropriate, pursued
Contributing positively to the team working environment, taking ownership and supporting colleagues where appropriate

Experience required as a Personal Tax Senior;

ATT Qualified, ideally at least 4 years' experience within a tax team
Commitment to deliver first class service which exceeds our clients' expectations
Ability to work on own initiative and to deadlines
Good technical knowledge and IT skills
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Can demonstrate a track record of success working within a team
Adaptable and organised with a commercial approach

The role will suit individuals currently working as Personal Tax Senior will be considered ideal. Other roles exist for General Practice Accounts Supervisor, Bookkeeper, Audit Assistant Manager, Accounts Assistant, Audit Assistant or Insolvency Administrator and be living within a commutable distance of Edinburgh, Dunfermline, Queensferry, Dalkeith, Livingstone, Musselburgh or be willing to relocate.

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