An award-winning international law firm based in Central London is seeking a Tax Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a full-time position paying up to £50,000 per annum (D.O.E) + generous benefits.

Your Responsibilities:

• Meeting new partners and going through new partner checklist covering capital, tax reserves, drawings and setting up agency at HMRC.
• Completing annual tax provision spreadsheet and journals.
• Preparing partners’ tax returns.
• Tax planning for partners including relief available for pension contributions.
• Preparing half-yearly tax reserve statements for partners and release of tax reserve balances.
• Calculating partner net of tax drawings allowances on joining, promotion, flexible benefits window, maternity and keeping in touch days; posting journals therefrom.
• Calculating capital requirements in accordance with HMRC, liaising with partners, calculate and post interest on capital.
• Liaising with Payroll regarding changes to Directors’ fees.
• Preparation of partner statements.
• Preparing monthly actual and budgeted partner charges and journals.
• Maintaining the partner list and ensuring CCH Personal Tax is up to date.
• Dealing with HMRC enquiries into partners’ tax affairs. 

About You: 

• ATT qualified or qualified by experience.
• At least 4/5 years’ experience in personal tax.
• Previous experience working in-house in the legal sector.
• Advanced excel skills.
• Previous experience using CCH Personal Tax Software.
• Elite practice management systems.
• Ability to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills both oral and written.
• A positive and proactive attitude.
• An ability to operate autonomously.
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical and logical approach.
• Able to process large volumes of data quickly and accurately.
• High levels of confidentiality, discretion and diplomacy.

Your Reward:

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Season free ticket loan.
• Private medical insurance.

Candidates MUST be eligible to work in the UK without restrictions.