Tax Junior​/Graduate

Overview

Offering extensive benefits, a friendly working environment, and the chance to work with some of the most prestigious clients that no other family-based firm can offer, Sopher + Co is a place where you can drive your career and ambitions forward.

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. Due to continuous growth we have an excellent opportunity for a Tax Junior / Graduate aspiring to progress within a well-established and friendly practice, with a potential start of June 2021.

• Preparing Tax returns for a wide variety of clients, including income tax and capital gains tax calculations and multiple rental accounts
• Assisting with HMRC enquiries and compliance checks
• P11
  
  Ds, PSAs, ATED, coding notices and assisting with sundry tax matters
• Preparing Tax compliance documents for clients where required
• Managing and updating workflow and tasks
• Preparing initial draft correspondence to clients
• Meeting client work deadlines
• Agreeing time budgets with managers and seek to meet time targets
• Maintaining client confidentiality at all times in accordance with Sopher + Co policies and procedures
• Ensuring work papers and files are prepared in accordance with Sopher + Co standards
• Any other ad hoc duties assigned by the Manager

• You will ideally hold a degree in a relevant discipline, however those with relevant experience will be considered
• ATT part-qualified or studying towards
• Confident in working to a high standard with a flexible and professional approach to your work
• A keen eye for detail, teamed with the ability to spot any inaccuracies or duplications and provide resolutions
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills
• An understanding of taxation software would be advantageous
• Able to work to deadlines
• Organised and commercially minded
• Able to build successful relationships through credibility, trust and mutual respect
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook
• The ability to self-manage and work autonomously

As your role develops, we’ll offer you scope to work in more structural and advisory areas, depending upon your progress. We’ll also offer you the opportunity of future progression and development, including full study support towards professional qualifications.

This role offers variety, autonomy and the opportunity to work with an incredibly broad range of clients. We offer a competitive package including extensive benefits for you and your family. Sopher + Co take pride in their employees and their achievements whilst praising and recognising hard work. We strongly believe in staff development and continuously encourage internal progression.