In-House Accountant

Holmes and Hills Solicitors is a large and growing regional law firm with its heart in East Anglia. From seven offices across Essex and Suffolk - including the 14,000 sq ft A12 Commercial Hub at J25 of the A12 - our 180+ legal industry professionals work in partnership with clients to provide truly proactive legal services through personal relationships.
Acting as a trusted advisor to individuals, businesses and local authorities, the solicitors and support staff at Holmes & Hills take the time to understand clients’ objectives before delivering practical advice through a personal and accessible approach.
 

To assist the Private Client team in identifying the matters where tax returns are required, maintaining a central register of those cases, overseeing the collating of information, timely submission of returns and payment of tax. You will be a fee earner within the Private Client team who will time record on ongoing cases. You will have an annual fees target. 
 
Estates

• On occasions where required and the deceased did not have own accountants or those accountants are no longer retained, completing the tax return up to date of death.
• Completing formal tax returns on taxable estates
• Assisting lawyers with doing informal HMRC reporting where that is appropriate
• On complex matters assisting with the production of estate accounts 
• Making CHT calculations and submitting returns 
• Giving ad hoc advice relating to tax issues in the administration and whether estates are likely to registerable.  

Trusts  

• Completing tax returns where required
• Making 10-year anniversary calculations and submitting return. 
• Working with the Trusts team to ensure that anniversary dates are correctly identified and noted

 
WHAT EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?

• 3-5 Years Tax Accounting experience
• ATT/ CTA Qualification 
• Experience using relevant HMRC software 
• Ability to draft and submit income tax returns 
• Experience of preparation of estate accounts

 
WHAT SKILLS SHOULD I HAVE?

• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels
• Must be able to impart key information in a manner which is easily understood
• Self-motivated, organised with the ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure.
• Proactive thinker.

 
WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

A supportive, relaxed and flexible work environment with the opportunity to contribute to the growth of the team and firm. We are open to applications from part time (3 days a week) and full time candidates.