Tax Assistant; Trainee

Churchgates brings together a unique and powerful combination of Accountants, Tax Advisers, Solicitors, Financial Planners, Investment Managers, and a dedicated team of operational support staff all under one roof. We believe in treating everyone with respect, and our culture reflects this through a friendly yet professional environment where traditional values still matter.

This position is based in the tax department of our office based at Langton Place in Bury St Edmunds. The role includes a structured training programme which will lay the foundation for your career as a Tax Adviser, equipping you with the skills, knowledge and acumen you need to become an expert in the field. It combines on the job training with a professional exam qualification, namely CTA (Chartered Tax Adviser).

All your exam costs and study support will be covered by us in addition to your salary. We are looking for someone who loves problem solving, the ability to learn and apply detailed knowledge, has great attention to detail and is a good communicator. You may be a school leaver or a graduate and will be a good fit for our friendly yet professional work culture.

The main duties of the role will include the following:

• Preparation of self-assessment tax returns and related tax calculations for individuals and trusts using the firm’s software, for review by a senior member of staff. All related correspondence with clients, HM Revenue & Customs and third parties as required.
• Ensuring all files produced meet with the firm’s standards prior to review by a senior member of staff. Once reviewed, ensuring all review points raised are cleared.
• Providing support in dealing with telephone calls, client meetings and general office administration, where required.
• Providing support in ad hoc pieces of client work, including technical research where applicable.
• The ability to manage own time and work to deadlines, communicating effectively with senior team members.
• Carrying out any other duties to meet with the needs of the business.

We will accept A-level or Graduate level applicants for this role, with:

• GCSE grade C / level 4 or above in Maths and English
• Have (or be predicted) excellent exam results at A or degree level.
• You will enjoy problem solving
• You will have the ability to learn and apply detailed knowledge
• You will be interested in pursuing a career in taxation
• You will be able to manage your own time and work to deadlines
• You will have to communicate effectively with other team members and have the ability to work well in a team
• You will need to have great attention to detail.

• A competitive starting salary
• 22 days holiday (excluding bank holidays)
• Birthday Leave
• Holiday purchase/sale scheme
• Flexible homeworking policy
• Matching employer pension contributions of up to 6% salary
• Salary sacrifice available for pension contributions
• Income Protection if you are off work due to long term illness or injury equal to 50% of salary until State Pension Age
• Private Health Insurance – Individual cover available
• Paid study leave
• All professional exams, study books, revision courses and resources paid for (at the first attempt)
• Up to two professional subscriptions paid for
• Encouragement to develop and learn by attending training courses and CPD events
• Employee Assistance programme
• Length of service recognition
• Social events paid for or subsidised by the firm