Tax Accountant

REED Finance are exclusively recruiting a Personal Tax Accountant to join a Private Client Team working for a top 500 Legal Firm based in Bournemouth. The role is to replace a member of staff due to retire.

This position is offered on a Part Time or Full Time basis, with flexibility to work Hybrid. Please see details below

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• Personal Tax Accountant (Bournemouth Legal Firm)
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• ATT Qualified / CTA / ACCA / ACA / QBE Qualified
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• Salary - £55,000 FTE DOE
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• Part Time / Full Time
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DUTIES:

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• Managing the tax affairs of individuals, trusts and estates, including preparing and submitting Self-Assessment tax returns, handling capital gains tax matters (particularly property-related), and supporting inheritance tax calculations.
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• A key part of the role is liaising with clients, trustees, fee earners and HMRC to gather information, ensure accuracy, and meet strict deadlines.
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• Providing strong client relationship management, detail orientated and client facing role.
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EXPERIENCE and KNOWLEDGE

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• Experienced in and up to date knowledge of dealing with: Personal tax, Trust tax, Estate tax, Capital gains tax, Holdover relief
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• Working knowledge of Inheritance Tax.
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• Experienced communicator with clients, fee earners and HMRC.
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• Highly IT literate, particularly in MS office and tax software.
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SKILLS

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• Highly self-motivated and able to work as part of a team or on a solo basis.
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• Resilient and highly organised to work in a busy office environment.
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• Excellent communications and inter-personal skills.
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• Ability to work independently on your own initiative with minimum supervision.
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• A strong team player who supports colleagues and work within the team.
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• Strong attention to detail and effective time management.
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BENEFITS

- 25 days holiday + Birthday off + Medi Care + Auto Enrolment Pension + Employee Assistance Programme.