Finance Associate
£30,000 - £45,000 Dependent on Experience + benefits
Northampton, Office based, Monday - Friday - driving license is essential. Will consider full time or part time hours.
Do you have a background in disputes or complex complaints? Are you looking for a role that will enable you to use your research skills and attention to detail? This could be a great role for you! It could also be a great role for a graduate and there is opportunity to progress.
Our client is a multiple award-winning, leading tax consultancy practice based out of stunning offices in Northampton. They support clients with tax saving service offerings, and they've been recognised as the fastest growing tax consultancy firm in the UK and Ireland. They're looking for a Finance Associate to support the firm's continued growth across the UK.
You will be investigating tax disputes and working with clients to challenge the dispute with HMRC. The end goal is to have the decision overturned. A background or interest in taxation, accountancy, or legal services (full or part qualified) is beneficial, but this could also be a good opportunity for a graduate, or someone who has worked within research and development.
What will you be doing:
- Ensure all client files are kept up to date in Salesforce.
- Review and respond to HMRC (letter writing)
- Organise and attend client calls to discuss each Tax dispute.
- Investigations - carrying out thorough investigation of each dispute, looking for a solution and angle to challenge the dispute with HMRC.
- Report writing.
- Communications and debriefs with delivery team and wider team members.
- Keep abreast of compliance and legislation.
- Travel within the UK to see clients, on occasion!
What are we looking for?
- A background in Tax, Accountancy, Legal and/or R&D.
- Excellent communication skills - written and verbal.
- Attention to detail.
- Interest in a range of business sectors.
- Comfortable working with people at all levels within the organisation.
- Full UK driver's license.
- Prior R&D Tax Credit experience and understanding of the tax claim process is advantageous.
- Previous experience of HMRC enquiries or legal disputes is advantageous.
The package
Competitive salary, Study support & Career progression, Bupa private medical health care, discretionary bonus, Flex Benefits, Holiday Purchase Scheme.
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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