Location: Derby
Contract: Full-time (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
Salary: Competitive starting salary with increases at key milestones to qualification.
Reports to: Employment Tax Director
If you are looking for a career where you can work closely with people while developing specialist and strategic knowledge, our Employment Tax Graduate Scheme could be the answer. Our graduate scheme is an opportunity to earn while you learn as you train to become a tax professional for a world-leading accounting and advisory brand. No prior experience or relevant degree required!
Taxes are a fundamental part of business and navigating them correctly is crucial for our clients to achieve financial success. On our Employment Tax Graduate Scheme, you will develop the knowledge and experience needed to help businesses navigate the UK's increasingly complex tax system. You will gain experience in all areas of employment tax, from understanding evolving tax laws and regulations to providing strategic advice on minimising tax liabilities and optimising financial decisions.
Your natural people skills and analytical thinking abilities will prove as important to your success in employment tax as the technical expertise you gain on the job and in the classroom.
To kickstart your career in tax, apply to join our Employment Tax Graduate Scheme today.
Job description
This role will give you the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our clients' financial success. This graduate scheme provides continuous learning opportunities as tax laws evolve, allowing you to stay at the forefront of the profession. You can expect to work in a collaborative environment, engage with diverse clients, and contribute to ethical and sustainable financial practices in a rapidly changing economic landscape.
As a member of our Employment Tax Department, you will join us on an ATT/CTA training pathway where you’ll have the chance to gain a deep understanding of a variety of businesses across different sectors – from nationals through to start-ups. You’ll be equipped with valuable technical skills, broad commercial understanding, and in-depth knowledge of different industry sectors to help you achieve a Chartered Tax Advisor qualification. Throughout the scheme you will be fully supported so you can reach your full potential.
Throughout our graduate scheme, you will receive the specialist support you need to reach your full potential in tax. With an ambitious and supportive team behind you, you will become a key player in delivering and developing our tax services as the service line grows alongside our wider practice.
Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with tax team members on a range of client projects, assisting in tax research, planning, and compliance activities
* Reviewing client processes and provision of employees’ pay, expenses and benefits to ensure compliance with HMRC regulations
* Preparing and submitting PAYE Settlement Agreement calculations to HMRC
* Considering whether the employment status of consultants engaged on a self employed basis is correct
* Implementing salary sacrifice arrangements
* Advising on compliance of National Minimum Wage legislation
* Assisting clients deal with a variety of HMRC Inspections
* Engage in client meetings to gather necessary information, explain tax concepts, and address enquiries professionally
* Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations and apply this knowledge to ensure clients' compliance and optimise their tax position
* Contribute to the development of client presentations, reports, and proposals related to tax planning and consulting services
* Take own initiative and be proactive to help the team
* A want to understand the intricacies of tax rules/legislation to provide exceptional tax advice to clients
Training and development:
On our Employment Tax Graduate Scheme, you will benefit from exposure to a wide range of work with businesses of all sizes, many of them local to our offices.
Our partners take a direct interest in the development and progression of our graduates. We aim to equip every graduate with the skills they need to become a future leader.
As an ICAEW, ATT and CTA Approved Training Employer, we are recognised for our high-quality training and development.
Your skills and qualities:
* Any degree at 2:1 or above, with a strong academic record at A Level and GCSE.
* A genuine interest in pursuing a career in Tax
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
* Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
* Ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to changing priorities.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office is beneficial.
* Although a driving licence and car isn’t a requirement, it will be highly beneficial as you will need to travel to our different client sites.
* No prior experience required.
How to apply
Apply now if you believe you have what we are looking for! Even if you do not tick 100% of the boxes, we encourage you to apply.
If you have any questions, please contact a member of the HR team by emailing recruitment@pkfsmithcooper.com or calling 01332 332021.
Work in recruitment? We only accept CVs from our partnered agencies and any unsolicited CVs will be ignored. If you would like to partner with us in the future, get in touch with our HR team via the contact details above.
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