Tax Advisory Partnership

Tax Advisory Partnership is a young and vibrant specialist tax firm, which brings together a wealth of wide ranging experience and expertise in all areas of UK and US tax advice and compliance. We are looking for an experienced accountant, either AAT or ACA / ACCA qualified or at least part qualified, to join our London team based in Devonshire Square. Full details below but the successful candidate will be required to prepare accounts and financial statements, for our clients. The role will include the preparation of tax computations, VAT returns and other related aspects. A wide range of experience in general accounting and tax matters is therefore beneficial but we recognise that candidates might not meet all of the skills listed below. Full training will be given as required and we would also be happy to assist in terms of funding and support, towards the completion of professional qualifications. We would be open to discussions around a full-time or part-time role, including time spent working from home as preferred. Our expectation is that we will pay an annual salary of £35,000 per annum for a 4 day working week or 30 hours in total. Responsibilities Preparation of accounting working papers and draft statutory financial statements. Preparation of draft corporation tax computations and returns. Peer review of accounting and tax working papers when needed, with ability to make relevant and purposeful review points and comments. Filing of company accounts and corporation tax returns, with knowledge of iXBRL. Assist with company secretarial matters including annual confirmation statement preparation and filings, statutory register updates, overseas entity filings etc. Assist with client ad-hoc tasks, bookkeeping, preparing accounting statements and reports, including management accounts, where needed. Preparation of VAT returns for manager review and VAT return filings. Liaise with accounts team and other internal teams (corporate tax team etc.). Liaise with clients regularly as a point of contact to resolve queries. Assist the UK private client tax team during particularly busy periods with personal tax return compliance. Keep up to date with updates and changes in accounting standards and tax legislation. Skills & experience At least 3 years accountancy practice experience that included accounting, reporting and corporation tax work. AAT qualified or ACA/ACCA part qualified at least. Awareness of accounting for basic and other financial instruments is useful. Audit experience, including the incumbent knowledge of detailed working papers and proper documentation, is useful but not essential. Client types/sizes Corporate clients primarily including limited companies and LLP's, with several overseas entities and some unincorporated partnerships and sole traders. Clients requiring VAT & bookkeeping services quarterly or annually. Clients' businesses include professional services, consultancy services, financial management services, manufacturers, retailers, landlords and investment management businesses amongst others. Will primarily prepare financial statements under FRS 102 s1A and FRS 105. However, knowledge of FRS 102 or IFRS would be very useful for transitions under impending 2025 Triennial Review update. Corporation tax computations and returns are generally straightforward but can often include taxation for various financial assets and liabilities, R&D and double taxation.