PA; Tax & Wealth

Job Title:

PA - Tax Team

Salary: up to £32,000 per annum (plus excellent benefits)

Location:

Edinburgh

Working Pattern:
Full Time / Hybrid

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a highly regarded and well-established legal firm in Edinburgh as a PA / Legal Secretary within its Private Wealth & Tax Division. This is a key role supporting a busy, growing and highly supportive Tax Team, offering variety, responsibility and the chance to work closely with senior professionals in a respected environment.

You will be part of a collaborative Tax Team known for its expertise, professionalism and strong client relationships. The team values accuracy, initiative and teamwork, and offers a welcoming, inclusive culture with genuine support and development opportunities.

Reporting into the Partner, you will provide efficient, proactive PA, administrative and secretarial support, acting as a central point of contact and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations.

• Acting as the first point of contact for the Tax Team, managing and directing internal and external queries
• Assisting with the collection of AML documentation
• Making HMRC payments in January and July
• Preparing mail merges and standard correspondence, including Tax Information Requests, reminders and payment chasers
• Producing standard letters to accompany Tax Returns
• Assisting with HMRC communications via phone and correspondence
• Providing cover for the Administration Assistant, including:
  • Managing control sheets
  • Mailings and team mailbox
  • Incoming and outgoing post
  • Preparing tax fee schedules and supporting billing processes
  • Accurately completing pre-bills and time recording updates
• Handling incoming communications (email, post and faxes), often responding on behalf of the team
• Liaising confidently with clients and colleagues at all levels
• Supporting general administrative tasks including filing, scanning, photocopying and document production
• Booking meeting rooms
• Assisting across the firm when required and contributing to team decision-making
• Proactively identifying training needs and undertaking development where appropriate
• Carrying out any other reasonable duties to support the team

• Previous experience in a legal, professional services or tax environment is highly desirable
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator with a professional and approachable manner
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and working to deadlines
• Proactive, flexible and a strong team player

• Full-time, permanent position
• Hybrid working model
• The chance to work with a prestigious Edinburgh legal firm
• Supportive team culture with opportunities for learning and development
• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you are an experienced PA or Legal Secretary looking to join a respected firm where your contribution is genuinely valued, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV via the 'Apply Now' option.