Job Description

The role of the Personal Tax Trainee is to support the Tax Department and gain experience whilst studying towards the ATT qualification.

The role will include both general tax compliance work, office administration, as well as taking on the responsibility of processing self-assessment tax returns from within a portfolio of clients.

Duties will include:

Assisting with Tax Compliance including preparation of personal tax returns, and company benefits forms P11D, and liaising with HMRC regarding clients' tax affairs Overseeing ad hoc administrative duties within the department Assisting colleagues and directors with queries and projects Liaising with clients and colleagues Dealing with correspondence from HMRC on various client matters

To be considered for this opportunity you must have:

A keen interest in the accountancy & tax sector Excellent communication and numerical skills Strong IT skills (some experience using CCH tax software would be preferable, but not essential) Experience in working within an office environment (would be an advantage) A proactive attitude towards learning new skills and be able to monitor and organise workload effectively Ability to work well within a team and independently
As a Tax Trainee, you will have good organisational and problem-solving skills as well as a motivated and proactive approach to work.

Professional Development

The successful candidate will have a varied role within the team and be provided with full training leading to a professional qualification.

Benefits:

Holiday: 22 days, plus 8 bank holidays, increasing with length of service Income Protection Death in service Opportunities for Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training Career progression opportunities Team-building days and events Employee referral scheme bonus for successful placements An on-site kitchen with complimentary refreshments Free fruit as part of our wellbeing initiative Long-service awards
As an equal opportunities employer, Ward Williams Ltd is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from suitably qualified individuals regardless of their age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

Join us as a Tax Trainee and embark on a rewarding career path in the world of finance!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 24,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person