Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate who is looking to develop and further their career in Tax. Experience in Trusts and associated tax related matters is essential. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a legal and accounting environment, gaining exposure to complex personal and trust arrangements. You will be proficient in Microsoft Excel, be able to manage a caseload and prioritise a number of tasks. There is scope for career development and progression

Responsibilities

Self-assessment tax returns including, foreign income, land and property and disposal of assets Capital Gains Tax calculations and returns Dealing with HMRC and other stakeholders on behalf of our clients Inheritance tax returns calculations and submissions Annual trust accounts and tax returns Estate tax returns for the administration period Income tax advice and compliance in relation to trusts and estates

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Person requirements

The candidate will have a law or accountancy background with experience in Trust arrangements, including


Inheritance tax compliance Completing self-assessment tax returns Preparing Trust accounts Inheritance tax accounts Capital Gains tax returns.

The successful candidate must be able to manage their own caseload and prioritise a busy workload in order to meet deadlines.



You must have a broad awareness of different client needs. Our clients include owner-managed businesses including companies, LLPs and partnerships as well as high net worth individuals, trusts and some charities.



It is desirable if the post holder has an ATT, CTA or STEP qualification with experience of advisory work however this is not essential as there is the opportunity in this role to have exposure to this type of work.

About Us

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At Howes Percival, we are driven by a commitment to our clients and a passion for achieving their goals. With a rich heritage spanning over 200 years, we have evolved into a leading law firm with a reputation for delivering exceptional results across a wide range of practice areas. Our team comprises highly skilled lawyers who combine deep industry knowledge with innovative thinking to provide strategic advice and tailored solutions to our diverse client base.



As an employer, we value talent, diversity, and collaboration. We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where every team member is empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact. Joining Howes Percival means being part of a dynamic growing and forward-thinking firm dedicated to excellence in legal practice and client service.

Below are some other reasons that help us in our mission 'to be a place where people want to work and enjoy working:

We have been accredited with "Investors in People" since 1996 and shortlisted for Employer of the Year in 2023. We achieved a three-star accreditation in the top 75 "Best Companies" (formerly The Sunday Times Best Companies Awards) and ranked second in the top 10 "Best Large Law Firms to Work For" category.
Our lawyers come from a variety of backgrounds, many from larger and City firms, some from in-house - we all share the same Howes Percival DNA and all of this rich experience is there for you to learn from.

* We offer a wide range of benefits for all our valued employees including (but not limited to); Perks at Work discounts, profit share scheme and discretionary bonus, 25 days holiday entitlement, one paid 'charity day' per year, comprehensive private medical cover, plus a well being calendar with a wide range of regular events