Duties: 

· Preparing tax returns, including gathering financial data and related documents and communications.

· Assisting with estimated tax calculations and payments, including gathering financial data, entering data into work papers, and preparing reports.

· Performing tax related research as required, using the available software.

· Assisting with tax notices and penalties, including making calls to HMRC and the IRS and preparing responses on behalf of clients.

· Assisting in maintaining client documentation by ensuring relevant emails and documents are properly saved in the document management system.

· Attending scheduled training, both external and internal, and completing all related assignments.

· Preparing support files for tax returns, packaging returns for filing, and performing other support functions as needed.

Desired skills: 

· Good oral and written communication skills – with clear spoken and written English

· Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with people of different abilities and backgrounds and experience

· Able to deal with complex, challenging and sensitive work

· Able to work under pressure

· Proactive and can work on own initiative

· Able to follow instructions and work to deadlines

· Attention to detail and solve problems

· Able to use initiative and learn to prioritise workload

· Self-motivated and works with minimal supervision

· Able to understand the importance of confidentiality within the workplace

· Able to understand the importance of being punctual and the impact that sickness has on the effectiveness of the team

· Teamwork

· Efficient in time management