Job duties and responsibilities

The primary role will be to assist and support the Indirect Tax team. It is therefore anticipated that the successful candidate will play a part in the development of the practice. There will be elements of both administrative and, with experience, project work. In the department, there are usually a number of projects going on at any one time, with a lot of smaller queries to be dealt with at the same time. Duties and responsibilities will include, among others:

• Handling of VAT registrations and VAT returns
• Liaise with clients in writing, by phone and in face-to-face meetings with other members of the team
• Liaise with HM Revenue and Customs
• Handle queries arising from compliance work
• Insurance Premium Tax compliance duties requiring good spreadsheet skills and the ability to liaise with clients/international associates and meet strict deadlines
• Billing

Providing support in special projects, as required and according to level of experience, projects might include:

• Due diligence
• Coordinating international tax compliance projects and assisting the Indirect Tax team with client compliance reviews
• Investigation and resolution of indirect tax queries
• Assistance in development of marketing initiatives

Skills and qualifications

• Minimum of a 2.1 degree, attained or expected
• Minimum of 112 UCAS points (2017 tariff) (excluding general studies) 

Personal Attributes 

• Numerate
• Good written skills
• Computer literate with Word and Excel
• Able to communicate effectively and keep others informed
• Enthusiastic
• Takes responsibility
• Completes work to a high standard of accuracy
• Completes tasks on time
• Uses initiative
• Works well as part of a team
• Good attention to detail
• Able to cope with the pressure of high and varying workloads
• Willing to take advice
• Keen to develop own potential
• Drive, personal effectiveness and resilience
• Flexible in approach to work and willing to learn new skills