Senior Accountant, Tax

mourant•Guernsey, WY

About The Position

The Tax Compliance team at MourantGS is still new, but thriving — offering ambitious accountants a unique opportunity to grow their career within a rapidly developing niche focused on UK real estate structures. The focus of the work that is undertaken is UK real estate for structures based in UK, Guernsey and Jersey complementing the administrative work that MourantGS provides on its global platform. The real estate clients own some of the most prestigious properties requiring VAT, CT, CIS tax compliance services. The structures are a mixture of companies, property unit trusts, limited partnerships adding interest and variety to the role. In this role you will: Assist with real estate tax compliance services Report to tax compliance manager/ Senior manager Investigate and problem solve Collaborate with colleagues across all Mourant locations, providing advice and tax support to colleagues as and when required Ensure work is completed timely, accurately and efficiently Prepare computations and returns related to VAT, Corporation Tax, CIS and other tax compliance obligations. Collaborate with colleagues to ensure client expectations and deadlines are properly managed Ensure that submissions are made on a timely basis (using specialist tax software) Build and develop relationships with colleagues, clients and third party service providers Show an awareness of the integration of Governance Services across jurisdictions and with the law firm, operating in a unified, consistent and coordinated manner Be familiar with and act at all times in accordance with the firm's policies and procedures Maintain CPD levels required for your role and any professional bodies of which you are a member

Requirements

Ideally qualified ACCA/ACA or qualified by relevant experience
Industry/ commercial/ fund/ Corporate experience
Excellent working knowledge of Excel
High level of attention to detail and accuracy
A positive and flexible approach
An aptitude for data analysis/problem solving
Able to manage and prioritise tasks and time in order to meet deadlines
Used to a high pressure and busy environment of a growing business line
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Professional, pro-active and service orientated approach
Discretion and demonstrates good judgement

Responsibilities

Assist with real estate tax compliance services
Report to tax compliance manager/ Senior manager
Investigate and problem solve
Collaborate with colleagues across all Mourant locations, providing advice and tax support to colleagues as and when required
Ensure work is completed timely, accurately and efficiently
Prepare computations and returns related to VAT, Corporation Tax, CIS and other tax compliance obligations.
Collaborate with colleagues to ensure client expectations and deadlines are properly managed
Ensure that submissions are made on a timely basis (using specialist tax software)
Build and develop relationships with colleagues, clients and third party service providers
Show an awareness of the integration of Governance Services across jurisdictions and with the law firm, operating in a unified, consistent and coordinated manner
Be familiar with and act at all times in accordance with the firm's policies and procedures
Maintain CPD levels required for your role and any professional bodies of which you are a member