Personal Tax Senior

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Borehamwood

Salary: £Competitive

About Us

Established in 1975, Sopher + Co is a trusted business adviser of choice for entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, high net worth individuals, professional partnerships and expats.

Our roots in Elstree led to our early client base in the media and entertainment industry.

Since then we have grown immensely, with our portfolio now spanning over 20 industries.

Our success is within our people - with endless opportunities and open-mind approach, Sopher + Co is a place where you can drive your career and ambitions forward, sharing and promoting our commitment to excellent client experience.

We are looking for an experienced Tax Senior to join our growing Tax team in our Borehamwood office.

The role offers variety, autonomy and the opportunity to work with an incredibly broad range of clients.

You’ll also be responsible for preparing and reviewing tax returns, ATED and P11Ds for a portfolio of clients including individuals, partnerships and trusts.

Assisting Managers with HMRC enquires, technical research and ad hoc advice.

Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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  Prepare tax returns for a diverse range of clients including individuals, sole traders, partnerships and trusts

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  Review and advise managers on clients’ residency and non-domiciliary status including where applicable reference to the remittance basis charge

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  Prepare various tax forms, including but not limited to P11ds, PSA, and ATEDs and elections for clients where required

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  Effectively communicate queries to clients as required

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  Undertake technical research for clients and tax consultants as required

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  Ensure all client work is completed within specific budgets, and timeframes  keeping Tax Manager informed at all times of progress of assignments

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  Ensure timesheets are completed daily with full narrative and submitted weekly

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  Keep abreast of developments in taxation and relevant computer software 

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  Attend all allocated internal and external training sessions as required 

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  Provide assistance to junior members of the team

 
About you
Sopher + Co take pride in their employees and their achievements whilst praising and recognising hard work.

We are looking for people who embrace the 3 C’s – change, challenge and commitment.

You will also have/be: 

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  ATT qualified highly desirable.

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  Previous professional practice experience in taxation

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  Experience of at least four tax seasons and good working knowledge of the SRT, 

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  tax treatment of non-doms and the remittance basis

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  Solid understanding of tax software

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  Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

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  Strong communication skills between clients, staff and management

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  Strong interpersonal skills between clients, staff and management

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  Advanced computer operational skills

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  Excellent time management skills

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  Experience working with CCH and Virtual Cabinet

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  The ability to work with prestigious clients who require complete confidentiality

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  The ability to self-manage and work autonomously
  
  

In Return
We will offer you a competitive package, including extensive benefits for you and your family, a comfortable warm and friendly environment with great people and the chance to work with some of the most prestigious clients that no other family-based firm can offer.

Sopher + Co strongly believe in staff development and continuously encourage internal progression.

Sopher + Co is committed to the principle of equality of opportunity in employment and we expect all our employees to act in accordance with this policy, we recognise the key role it plays in the success of our business.