Personal Tax Senior
Job Type:
Full Time, Permanent Location:
Borehamwood Salary:
£Competitive About Us Established in 1975, 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. Since then we have grown immensely, with our portfolio now spanning over 20 industries. Our success is within our people - with endless opportunities and open-mind approach, Sopher + Co is a place where you can drive your career and ambitions forward,
sharing and promoting our commitment to excellent client experience. We are looking for an experienced Tax Senior to join our growing Tax team in our Borehamwood office. The role offers variety, autonomy and the opportunity to work with an incredibly broad range of clients. You’ll also be responsible for preparing and reviewing
tax returns, ATED and P11Ds for a portfolio of clients including individuals, partnerships and trusts. Assisting Managers with HMRC enquires, technical research and ad hoc advice. Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Prepare tax returns for a diverse range of clients including individuals, sole traders, partnerships and trusts
Review and advise managers on clients’ residency and non-domiciliary status including where applicable reference to the remittance basis charge
Prepare various tax forms, including but not limited to P11ds, PSA, and ATEDs and elections for clients where required
Effectively communicate queries to clients as required
Undertake technical research for clients and tax consultants as required
Ensure all client work is completed within specific budgets, and timeframes
keeping Tax Manager informed at all times of progress of assignments
Ensure timesheets are completed daily with full narrative and submitted weekly
Keep abreast of developments in taxation and relevant computer software
Attend all allocated internal and external training sessions as required
Provide assistance to junior members of the team
About you Sopher + Co take pride in their employees and their achievements whilst praising and recognising hard work. We are looking for people who embrace the 3 C’s – change, challenge and commitment. You will also have/be: ATT qualified highly desirable.
Previous professional practice experience in taxation
Experience of at least four tax seasons and good working knowledge of the SRT,
tax treatment of non-doms and the remittance basis
Solid understanding of tax software
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
Strong communication skills between clients, staff and management
Strong interpersonal skills between clients, staff and management
Advanced computer operational skills
Excellent time management skills
Experience working with CCH and Virtual Cabinet
The ability to work with prestigious clients who require complete confidentiality
The ability to self-manage and work autonomously
In Return We will offer you a competitive package, including extensive benefits for you and your family, a comfortable warm and friendly environment with great people and the chance to work with some of the most prestigious clients that no other family-based firm can
offer. Sopher + Co strongly believe in staff development and continuously encourage internal progression. Sopher + Co is committed to the principle of equality of opportunity in employment and we expect all our employees to act in accordance with this policy, we recognise the key role it plays in the success of our business.
Full Time, Permanent Location:
Borehamwood Salary:
£Competitive About Us Established in 1975, 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. Since then we have grown immensely, with our portfolio now spanning over 20 industries. Our success is within our people - with endless opportunities and open-mind approach, Sopher + Co is a place where you can drive your career and ambitions forward,
sharing and promoting our commitment to excellent client experience. We are looking for an experienced Tax Senior to join our growing Tax team in our Borehamwood office. The role offers variety, autonomy and the opportunity to work with an incredibly broad range of clients. You’ll also be responsible for preparing and reviewing
tax returns, ATED and P11Ds for a portfolio of clients including individuals, partnerships and trusts. Assisting Managers with HMRC enquires, technical research and ad hoc advice. Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Prepare tax returns for a diverse range of clients including individuals, sole traders, partnerships and trusts
Review and advise managers on clients’ residency and non-domiciliary status including where applicable reference to the remittance basis charge
Prepare various tax forms, including but not limited to P11ds, PSA, and ATEDs and elections for clients where required
Effectively communicate queries to clients as required
Undertake technical research for clients and tax consultants as required
Ensure all client work is completed within specific budgets, and timeframes
keeping Tax Manager informed at all times of progress of assignments
Ensure timesheets are completed daily with full narrative and submitted weekly
Keep abreast of developments in taxation and relevant computer software
Attend all allocated internal and external training sessions as required
Provide assistance to junior members of the team
About you Sopher + Co take pride in their employees and their achievements whilst praising and recognising hard work. We are looking for people who embrace the 3 C’s – change, challenge and commitment. You will also have/be: ATT qualified highly desirable.
Previous professional practice experience in taxation
Experience of at least four tax seasons and good working knowledge of the SRT,
tax treatment of non-doms and the remittance basis
Solid understanding of tax software
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
Strong communication skills between clients, staff and management
Strong interpersonal skills between clients, staff and management
Advanced computer operational skills
Excellent time management skills
Experience working with CCH and Virtual Cabinet
The ability to work with prestigious clients who require complete confidentiality
The ability to self-manage and work autonomously
In Return We will offer you a competitive package, including extensive benefits for you and your family, a comfortable warm and friendly environment with great people and the chance to work with some of the most prestigious clients that no other family-based firm can
offer. Sopher + Co strongly believe in staff development and continuously encourage internal progression. Sopher + Co is committed to the principle of equality of opportunity in employment and we expect all our employees to act in accordance with this policy, we recognise the key role it plays in the success of our business.
