Tax Assistant

Our client is a law firm with origins dating back to the late 1700s, they are now an international law firm with nearly 900 staff located across offices in the UK, Middle & Far East. 

They are currently looking for a Tax Assistant to join them on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will currently hold, or be studying towards, a recognised tax or accounting qualification.  

Responsibilities

Calculation of monthly Partner drawing rights and capital

End of year reconciliation of annual drawings on account of profits

Calculation of end of year profit shares for fixed share Partners

Prepare end of year Partner current account statements 

Calculation of quarterly departmental charges

Collate information for individual Partner tax returns 

Arrange payment of Partner tax and journals to tax reserves

Payment of NIC and NIC refund claims

Deal with financial aspects of Partner starters and leavers

Assist in calculating Directors pay

Annual pension planning advice

Candidate Profile

ATT qualified

Proven experience in a similar role, within legal or professional services

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to work to tight deadlines

Good Excel skills 

Important Notice

It is Career Legal’s policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you.

Career Legal is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this permanent vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.