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Graduate Tax Assistant – VAT Sept 2024 -0242

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PKF International

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Jan 29

💼 Graduate Job

London

AI generated summary

  • The ideal candidate should have a minimum 2.2 degree in Law, Languages, Humanities, History, Journalism, or Philosophy, along with strong listening, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in MS Office, attention to detail, ability to work in a team, and a willingness to learn are also essential.
  • The candidate will provide VAT advice to clients and internal departments, including preparation of VAT returns, client liaison, reviewing tax law and documentation, and drafting reports.

Graduate Job

Accounting & Tax, Legal•London

Description

Tax: 

  • Our tax service line covers five key areas: Corporate Tax, Human Capital, Indirect Tax, Private Clients and Tax Disputes. The team has grown significantly in recent years and has ambitious plans for the future.
  • We work across all sectors, with specialisms in insurance, property, technology, international businesses, high net worth individuals and globally mobile individuals.

Requirements

  • Minimum of a 2.2 degree, attained or expected in any degree with preference for Law, Languages, Humanities, History, Journalism, or Philosophy.
  • Minimum of 112 UCAS points (2017 tariff), from three A Levels (excluding general studies), or equivalent
  • Inquisitive
  • Listens and absorbs information
  • Clear and concise communicator
  • Distils information from numerous sources to identify key points
  • Effective written communicator
  • Proficient with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
  • Takes responsibility and completes tasks on time
  • Attention to detail and completes written work to a high standard
  • Uses initiative to increase efficiency
  • Works well as part of a team and keep others informed of progress
  • Able to cope with the pressure of high and varying workloads
  • Keen to develop own potential and willing to take advice
  • Drive, personal effectiveness and resilience
  • Flexible in approach to work and willing to learn new skills
  • Focusses on the task at hand
  • Quick learner

Education requirements

2:2 or higher
Currently Studying
Undergraduate
Bachelors

Area of Responsibilities

Accounting & Tax
Legal

Responsibilities

  • The primary role will be to provide advice to clients and other departments within the firm on VAT and other indirect taxes (eg Insurance Premium Tax). Duties and responsibilities will include, among others:
  • Preparation and filing of VAT registration applications and VAT returns
  • Liaising with clients in writing, by phone and in face-to-face meetings (together with other members of the Indirect Tax team) to obtain key relevant facts and information
  • Liaising with HM Revenue and Customs, barristers and clients’ legal advisers in respect of clients’ Indirect Tax affairs
  • Reviewing Indirect Tax law, court judgments and HMRC guidance as well as clients’ financial accounts, legal agreements, contracts, marketing material and tax advisory reports (from other advisers) and identifying / extracting the key relevant points
  • Drafting emails, letters and reports advising clients in respect of Indirect Tax issues / opportunities

Details

Work type

Full time

Work mode

office

Location

London