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Job Title: Personal Tax Senior Associate
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £37,500 – £42,500 per annum
Study Support: Fully supported (ACA / CTA pathway option)
About the Role
A leading accountancy firm is seeking a Personal Tax Senior Associate to join their established Private Client Tax team in Belfast. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering personal tax compliance services, supporting clients with their tax obligations, and handling compliance for a varied private client portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare private client and personal tax returns (including employment income, investments, and rental adjustments) for review with minimal adjustments.
- Assist in drafting final tax computations and handling electronic submissions to HMRC.
- Communicate professionally with clients to gather required financial documentation and resolve routine queries.
- Liaise directly with HMRC via phone to trace payments, process repayments, and address basic technical queries.
- Support technical research regarding core tax compliance areas, including capital allowances and expense deductibility.
- Manage job budgets, monitor chargeable time, and identify opportunities for workflow improvements.
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Key Requirements & Skills
- Experience: Proven experience working within a tax or accountancy practice environment.
- Qualifications: Currently studying toward, or fully qualified in, professional accounting/tax credentials (e.g., ATT, CTA, ACA, ACCA, CA), or equivalent qualified-by-experience (QBE).
- Technical Proficiency: Experience using tax and practice management software alongside the MS Office suite.
- Knowledge: Sound understanding of UK personal tax regulations, tax codes, rates, and allowable expenses.
- Soft Skills: Strong professional communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and a focus on delivering high-quality client service.
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How to Apply
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For an initial conversation along with a detailed brief of the above position please contact our Accountancy & Tax Recruitment Director, Ross Wynne (ross@amicus.ie)
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