- Location
- Jersey
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Tax Trainee - 2027 Intake
Department: Tax
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Jersey
Description
Purpose:
Tax is about helping people and organisations navigate one of the most complex legislative landscapes. As a tax professional, you'll advise on the application of the law, identify risks and pursue opportunities, and make sure your client remains compliant. You'll gain real exposure to a wide range of clients, building a broad knowledge base across the service line.
Tax is about helping people and organisations navigate one of the most complex legislative landscapes. As a tax professional, you'll advise on the application of the law, identify risks and pursue opportunities, and make sure your client remains compliant. You'll gain real exposure to a wide range of clients, building a broad knowledge base across the service line.
Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
- Work with a variety of clients, from household names to innovative start-ups. Build strong client relationships, understand how each business and their owners operate and develop your technical expertise in tax
- Assists in preparation of supporting schedules by analysing backing documentation in a complete and thorough manner.
- Responsible for the checking of assessments, statements of account and surcharge notices for accuracy and highlighting any anomalies.
- Work hands-on from day one: digging into real client data, researching technical positions, and working out the right answer under current tax rules.
- Develops an understanding of the firm’s products and services and the client base to ensure client retention and growth.
- Acts as an ambassador of the firm, building relationships and promoting the firm at every opportunity to facilitate new business opportunities.
- Understand how businesses and their owners really do business - exploring how they structure their affairs and how tax shapes decisions around investment, people, strategy, risk, and growth.
Skills:
- Curiosity for digital tools and data, and a drive to find smarter solutions early on.
- Possesses excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.
- Critical thinking, sound judgement, and attention to detail from your first live piece of work.
- Has attention to detail to ensure that the quality of work will meet the required ethical and professional standards.
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines coupled with a flexible attitude and a proactive approach to work.
- Genuine interest in our clients' businesses and an eye for spotting opportunities to add value, from the start.
- Analytical with the ability to analyse data from a variety of different sources.
- Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and has the confidence to deal with people at all levels.
- Taking ownership of your growth and seeking out opportunities rather than waiting for them to come to you.
- We've got a flexible approach to academic entry requirements, and we'll consider these alongside your strengths and motivations. We typically look at School leaver: 112 UCAS points or equivalent / Graduate: Degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent.
What investing in talent actually looks like:
- A fully-funded professional qualification, including paid study leave, expert tuition, and all course fees covered
- Access to the latest leading AI tools and digital solutions from day one, building skills that will shape the future of your career
- Meaningful client interaction - understanding how businesses operate and driving results which matter
- Access to additional opportunities as you reach your potential - from working with our Senior Leadership Team to shaping new initiatives
- Business Development responsibilities before you even qualify. Hands-on opportunities to win work and support our growth ambitions