The Opportunity

A well-established accountancy practice in Belfast is seeking a Tax Technician / Tax Compliance Assistant to join its growing tax team. This role would suit an experienced Bookkeeper, Accounts Technician, Tax Technician, or part-qualified accounting professional who has developed exposure to personal taxation and is keen to build a long-term career within tax.

The successful candidate will work closely with tax specialists and partners, supporting a portfolio of clients with personal tax compliance matters, ensuring all returns are completed accurately and submitted within statutory deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and submission of Self Assessment personal tax returns for a diverse client portfolio.
• Gathering and reviewing financial information required to complete tax returns.
• Liaising directly with clients to obtain tax documentation and resolve queries.
• Assisting with the administration and management of tax deadlines.
• Preparing tax computations and supporting schedules.
• Monitoring client records and maintaining accurate tax files.
• Communicating with HMRC regarding routine client matters.
• Assisting with capital gains tax calculations and basic inheritance tax matters where required.
• Supporting senior tax staff with ad hoc compliance projects.
• Identifying potential tax issues and escalating where appropriate.
• Ensuring compliance with current tax legislation and regulatory requirements.

Candidate Profile

Applicants may come from a variety of backgrounds, including:

• Tax Technician
• Accounts Technician
• Qualified or Part-Qualified Accounting Technician
• Experienced Bookkeeper with tax exposure
• Practice Accountant with compliance experience
• AAT, ATI, ACCA or ACA part-qualified professional

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice environment.
• Experience preparing personal tax returns.
• Strong understanding of Self Assessment processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise workload effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and practice software packages.

Desirable Requirements

• AAT, ATI, ATT, ACCA or ACA studies underway.
• Experience using software such as Iris, CCH, TaxCalc, Sage or Xero.
• Exposure to partnership or corporate tax compliance.
• Knowledge of capital gains tax computations.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• Structured training and career development opportunities.
• Opportunity to develop specialist tax expertise.
• Exposure to a varied client portfolio across multiple sectors.
• Support towards professional qualifications where applicable.
• Friendly and collaborative practice environment.

This role would be particularly attractive to someone currently working in bookkeeping, accounts preparation or a general practice role who enjoys the compliance side of tax and is looking to specialise further in personal taxation.

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