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Tax Assistant – training provided if required Job in ZE1 0FD, Lerwick, Shetland Islands
Job Description
About the firm and department
With around 3,650 partners and staff in the UK and access to 51,000 people in over 120 countries across the RSM network, we can meet our clients’ needs wherever in the world they operate and offer our staff brilliant careers. Indeed, we were recently Ŗ star" accredited by Best Companies, achieving the rating of "outstanding organisation to work for". We also placed second in the "Best Accountancy Firms" category and have been named the UK's 6th "Best Big Company".
Our Tax Service Line works with individuals, trustees, partnerships, sole traders, SMEs and large corporates in managing their tax affairs both on the compliance side and in relation to additional advisory matters. Our Lerwick Team are responsible for the preparation and submission of corporation and self-assessment tax returns for a broad range of clients based in Shetland and the mainland.
We also provide a number of additional services to our customers, including preparation of VAT returns, payroll processing and preparation of income and expenditure accounts.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing tax team at an incredibly exciting part of the journey. When you join our team, you’ll enjoy a powerful combination of on-the-job learning and structured training. The variety of projects will challenge you every day, helping you expand your capabilities and grow professionally.
About the role
Tax is a fact of life – it’s deducted from our wages, added to things we buy, paid by companies and rarely out of the news headlines these days. But a career in tax isn’t just about numbers. It’s about working with people and businesses to really understand what they want to achieve and make sure tax doesn’t become an obstacle to their long-term goals.
This role will suit someone who is looking for an environment where they will have opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills in a creative, entrepreneurial and supportive team, working with lots of fantastic clients along the way. This is a varied role and you will be required to undertake a number of tasks working within the tax team under the supervision of the Associate Directors.
Responsibilities
* Preparing self assessment tax returns and VAT returns.
* Processing payroll using Sage Payroll software.
* Preparing Income and Expenditure accounts.
* Practicing the principles of excellent client service at all times.
* Ensuring assignments are undertaken in accordance with the pre-assignment instructions and to budget.
* Developing and maintaining an awareness of the firm’s specialist services and publications.
* Developing and maintaining technical knowledge through appropriate reading and courses.
* Carrying out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, the title of the role and its grading, as requested by the line manager, Head of Department or Partner.
About the ideal candidate
As the ideal candidate, you will be an enthusiastic, self-motivated and adaptable individual with a good standard of education, specifically Higher or equivalent in Maths and English. The below competencies are essential for the role, whilst experience of a client or customer facing environment would be advantageous.
Competencies
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Excellent people skills to relate to clients and colleagues.
* Good organisational and time management skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
Note: This job description reflects the present requirements of the role. As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment in consultation with the individual.
Flexible working at RSM
At RSM, we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference – to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment.
Diversity and inclusion a RSM
At RSM, inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We have an authentic focus on intentional inclusion, enabling our people to feel they can bring their whole self to work and ensuring everyone feels supported, respected and confident to make a valuable contribution. To find out more, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page on our Careers Website
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: ZE1 0FD, Lerwick, Shetland Islands
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
City: Lerwick
County: Shetland
Country: United Kingdom
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