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Tax Senior.

Here at Dains, we pride ourselves in delivering the highest standard of service, with a personal and tailored approach.

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Job Type

full-time

Location

Derby

Our Derby Tax team are rapidly expanding and recruiting a Tax Senior to work closely with the Tax Partner and Tax Director.

Why Dains

Ranked 31st in the National Accountancy Age ranking by firm size, Dains is the fastest-growing firm within the top 100 accountancy firms in the UK. With over 700 talented individuals across the UK and Ireland, we're a force to be reckoned with. Our core services are Accountancy & Business Services, Audit, Corporate Finance, Forensic Accounting, and Taxation alongside outsourced FD and HR support. Integrated into our DNA are the values of Fairness, Working & Succeeding Together, Integrity and Valued Relationships. This shapes everything we do, creating a vibrant and supportive work culture.

What We Offer

At Dains, our employees are our greatest asset. We're committed to providing the best working environment, where you'll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. From development and training to flexible benefits and hybrid working options, we prioritise your well-being and professional development.

Our people are what make us great

  • Our People

    At Dains, our employees are our greatest asset. We are also an Investor in People Gold Award winner.

  • The Environment

    We're committed to providing the best working environment, where you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

  • Your Wellbeing

    From development and training to flexible benefits and hybrid working options, we prioritise your well-being and professional development.

  • Your Future

    We are heavily investing in learning and development with the intention of being the market leader for growing and nurturing professionals.

Your Role as Tax Senior

The role will be under the supervision of and reporting to the Manager/Senior Manager and Partner

  • Preparation of Tax returns on behalf of clients

  • Preparation and submission of forms P11d

  • Dealing with basic tax matters on behalf of clients

  • Contact with HM Revenue & Customs and other third parties as necessary

  • Contact with clients to deal with queries arising when preparing annual Tax Returns and in dealing with their affairs on an annual basis

  • To manage a portfolio of clients to ensure that all Tax Returns and prepared and submitted to HM Revenue & Customs by the due dates

  • Calculation of the client’s tax liabilities, together with a reconciliation of the tax due

  • To check PAYE codes and statements on account on behalf of clients

  • To check repayments issued to clients and, if incorrect, deal with them accordingly

  • Calculation of capital gains tax computations and advising clients of their liabilities

  • Review of farmers averaging claims where necessary and making the claim accordingly

  • To manage a portfolio of clients with regard to the preparation of P11ds, ensuring that the deadlines for submission are met

  • Recognising opportunities for clients to change their working practice to avoid the requirement for P11ds (e.g. dispensation and PSA’s)

  • To manage the WIP on your client portfolio, ensuring that all fees are raised and issued to the client on the completion of work

Responsibilities

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Attributes

  • To have accurate keyboarding skills

  • To be competent in using IT showing the ability to use efficiently the IT packages used with the department

  • To use the technical resources available to the department when queries arise in your work

  • An understanding of the tax system, being aware of the due dates for the submission of annual tax returns and the due dates for the payment of tax

  • Being aware of the penalties applicable for failure to meet the relevant deadlines

  • Efficient use of the tax software used for the preparation of annual Tax Returns

  • To understand the impact of entries being made on the annual Tax Return

  • Being aware of basic tax planning opportunities for clients and implementing these with the clients

  • To have attained the ATT qualification, a certificate of competence in chosen specialist area or hold a similar qualification

Our commitment to you

Benefits
25 days annual leave (increases with length of service) plus normal statutory bank holidays)
Hybrid and flexible work options
Buy and sell annual leave
Life assurance
Private medical
Cycle to work scheme
Greener car scheme
Regular development reviews and training
Group staff pension scheme
Discounted shopping platform
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Where this role is based

Derby

Charlotte House, Stanier Way The Wyvern Business Park Derby DE21 6BF

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01332 826 799

derby@dains.com

Do you have what it takes?

If you have any problems submitting your application using the form below then please send your application to Nicola Jones (remembering to quote the job and location you are applying for).

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The Application Process

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    1. Applications

    Please complete the application submission form at the end of the job spec or send your full CV to applications@dains.com.

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    2. Assessment

    If your application is shortlisted, you will be contacted, and a telephone screening interview will be scheduled.

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    3. Interview

    Following a successful telephone screening interview, you will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview with the hiring manager.

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    4. Evaluation

    You will be notified of the outcome of your interview and provided with feedback.