Private Client Tax Apprentice - Guildford office

Job description

What will I be doing?

Our Private Client Tax Services team can deal with compliance obligations and reporting requirements while also advising on domestic and international issues through our Nexia International network. The team also work closely with other practices within Smith & Williamson such as the investment managers, financial planners and pension specialists which complement and enhance the advice we can offer.

Duties of the Tax Apprentice role are as follows:

• The preparation of Repayment Claim Forms and basic Tax Returns for individuals/ trusts and partnerships
• Dealing with correspondence from clients/HMRC and other third parties
• Advising clients of their forthcoming tax liabilities including writing to clients and 3rd parties where necessary
• Billing clients in a timely manner for the work we have carried out on their behalf
• Setting up new clients and dealing with the disengagement of departing clients
• Organisation of workload to ensure an efficient and timely service
• Other ad hoc administrative tasks

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be committed and motivated to studying towards the ATT and CTA 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

What training and development will I receive in my first few years?

During your apprenticeship you will study for the Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) and the Chartered Taxation Adviser (CTA) qualifications.

Academic requirements:

• 280 UCAS points (or equivalent) in your top three A-levels (excluding General Studies)
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at a minimum of grade B