Graduate Tax Advisor

The Optionis Group is one of the UK's most successful professional services companies, and we are looking for a Graduate Tax Advisor to join our growing team. As a Graduate Tax Advisor, you will benefit from study support which will see you enrolled onto AAT, ATT or ACCA dependant on your prior experience/ qualifications.

As a Graduate Tax Advisor, you will primarily be responsible for drafting client tax returns and providing advice and guidance to clients on personal taxation matters. So, if you're looking to build a career within the tax industry and have a genuine willingness to learn and progress within this sector, then we want to hear from you.

The key responsibilities for the role will include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing client tax returns and managing these through to successful filing with HMRC.
• Effectively managing your portfolio of clients, whilst working closely with internal teams.
• Providing on demand ad-hoc personal tax advice to clients.
• Dealing with PAYE and personal tax compliance matters.
• Preparation of P11D forms.
• Dealing with telephone and email queries from clients whilst ensuring a quality and efficient service is provided.
• Dealing with HMRC and other third parties on the clients behalf.
• Calculating tax rebates and liabilities for clients under the Construction Industry Scheme.
• Delivering a consistently high level of customer service.
• Delivering consistently accurate work.

What we're looking for:

• A genuine desire to build a career within the tax industry.
• An enthusiasm to progress towards obtaining tax qualifications (AAT, ATT, ACCA).
• Experience working in an office environment is highly desirable
• Strong email and telephone skills.
• Efficient time and work management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work to targets and meet deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise workload effectively.
• A positive 'can do' attitude.

What you get in return:

• Study support towards ATT / AAT / ACCA qualifications
• 40 hour or 45 hour working weeks available. Those working 45 hours will receive an additional 6 weeks annual leave through February and March
• Clear career progression and development
• Modern office with a social space which includes a break-out area and pool table
• 23 days annual leave with an additional day off for your Birthday.
• An opportunity to buy or sell an additional 3 days annual leave
• Free parking
• Private medical insurance