Tax Trainee

At Cartwrights we recruit high calibre people with the skills, knowledge and commitment to meet the demands of the business. If you are a graduate with a degree of 2.1 or above then you could be ready to start a career supported by professional training both with external bodies and on the job experience.

Duties

As part of a busy team in our tax department you will be involved in:-

• Helping  clients to understand the tax legislation and how it applies to them and their business
• Assisting clients to be compliant with current HMRC regulations and including preparing computations for companies for tax to be included in their end of year accounts
• Finalising their computations and Corporation Tax Return, CT600 for filing with HMRC
• Preparing tax returns for personal, trusts, executive pension schemes and partnerships
• General compliance including pre year end tax planning, employee benefit reporting, ensuring time limits are met and billing
• For the owner managed businesses we also ensure that the director/shareholders are also tax compliant which includes preparing their personal tax returns
• Tax planning advice and assisting with consultancy projects
• Ensuring the firms procedures on annual tax cycles are complied with
• Discussing clients matters with the client and with HMRC
• Assisting other group members in professional work

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to study towards the Association of Taxation Technician (ATT). 

Academic Criteria

• Good results in your A-levels (excluding General Studies) and degree.
• GCSE English and maths (or equivalent) at a minimum of grade B.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be committed and motivated to studying towards the ATT qualifications
• Be able to deliver first class client service and work effectively as part of a team
• Demonstrate an ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• Be well organised and have the ability to prioritise your own workload
• Have a high level of general commercial awareness

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events & social hours
• Flexible working hours

Application process

To apply please send your covering letter with a CV to mansoor.khawar@cartwrights-ca.co.uk  

Please do not apply if you are looking for a career in Accountancy.**

For more information about Cartwrights please visit our website at www.cartwrights-ca.co.uk