Tax Trainee or Graduate

A graduate or school-leaver sought to join a leading Accountancy firm in Norwich as a Trainee Tax Adviser.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain real-world business skills while completing more formal training and studying towards a professional qualification.

Duties include but are not limited to:

* Assist in the drafting and preparation of personal tax returns and corporation tax computations;
* Liaise with other professionals and third parties, such as HMRC, regarding client queries;
* Support with and complete other compliance services such as the preparation of P11ds;
* Assist members of the team with various tax planning tasks;
* Gain experience in the different aspects of tax, with a variety of clients and develop an understanding of the different services offered by the Firm;
* Provide support to managers, portfolio holders, and the wider team;
* Maintain and build professional working relationships with team members, managers, key stakeholders, and clients;
* Complete tasks to required deadlines ensuring they are accurate;
* Regularly update appropriate tax spreadsheets/databases;
* Complete weekly time sheets accurately and on a timely basis;
* Undertake professional training and development (ATT CTA Tax Pathway);
* Learn about and adhere to professional standards and ethical procedures;

The Candidate

Graduates: Have/working towards at least a 2:2 degree or predicted degree. (Maths-based subject is advantageous, but not a requirement.)

School Leavers: Have/working towards at least 3 A*-C A-Level grade pass results, or equivalent; Have at least 5 GCSE grades 9-4 or A*-C;Motivated and ambitious;

* Enthusiastic with a willingness to learn;
* Analytical and have the ability to learn within a new environment.
* A competent individual who can work on their own initiative and happy to liaise with clients
* Have a good understanding and use of IT including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

In reward

* Competitive salary and benefits package;
* Opportunity for progression within the Firm;
* Company-funded professional qualification (ATT CTA Tax Pathway)

Please apply online or contact Cara Whyte at Hays to discuss

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