Description
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.
Role responsibilities for the Tax Junior/Graduate:
1. Preparing Tax returns for a wide variety of clients, including income tax and capital gains tax calculations and multiple rental accounts
2. Assisting with HMRC enquiries and compliance checks
3. P11Ds, PSAs, ATED, coding notices and assisting with sundry tax matters
4. Preparing Tax compliance documents for clients where required
5. Managing and updating workflow and tasks
6. Preparing initial draft correspondence to clients
7. Meeting client work deadlines
8. Agreeing time budgets with managers and seek to meet time targets
9. Maintaining client confidentiality at all times in accordance with Sopher + Co policies and procedures
10. Ensuring work papers and files are prepared in accordance with Sopher + Co standards
11. Any other ad hoc duties assigned by the Manager
Requirements for the Tax Junior/Graduate:
12. You will ideally hold a degree in a relevant discipline, however those with relevant experience will be considered
13. ATT part-qualified or studying towards
14. Confident in working to a high standard with a flexible and professional approach to your work
15. A keen eye for detail, teamed with the ability to spot any inaccuracies or duplications and provide resolutions
16. Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills
17. An understanding of taxation software would be advantageous
18. Able to work to deadlines
19. Organised and commercially minded
20. Able to build successful relationships through credibility, trust and mutual respect
21. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook
22. The ability to self-manage and work autonomously
Benefits:
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.