Tax trainee

We are currently partnering with an expanding accountancy organisation in Basingstoke, recruiting for a Tax Trainee to join their team. This is a full time, permanent position, with flexible and hybrid working options available. This is a trainee position which includes full training and support. Whilst you will have a mixture of both audit and accounts work, the position will be primarily accounts focused. Key Responsibilities: Preparing corporate tax returns and computations Dealing with enquiries and post from H M Revenue Customs Contacting clients, colleagues and third parties to gather missing information Drafting client letters and emails Keeping clients up to date with progress and advising them of deadlines and payments due Helping to identify tax planning opportunities Working with Partners, the Tax Manager and wider team to assist in providing tax advice on a range of issues Supporting the team as requiredExperience/Skills Needed: You must have either 3 A Levels (Grades A, B, B or above/equivalent), or you are a university graduate (or are graduating this year) and are on track for a 2:1 or above GCSEs in Maths and English at grade 5 or above Proven communication skills, both written and verbal Strong IT skills, specifically Excel and able to pick up new IT packages very quickly Exceptional attention to detail A positive, confident, and proactive attitude Enjoy working as part of a team and self-motivated Willingness to undertake and succeed in a range of professional studies Relevant work experience and/or experience would be great but not essentialCompany Benefits: Full funding and support to study AAT/ACCA qualification, including study leave and time off for exams Hybrid and flexible working Career progression plans In-depth training and induction process Competitive salary and benefits package including pension, life assurance, health cash plan, retail discount scheme, electric vehicles salary sacrifice, cycle to work Generous holiday allowance Wellbeing programme with regular events and activities focused on your physical and mental wellbeing ndash; employees are also offered one Wellbeing Day off a year Plenty of opportunities to increase your technical knowledge and skillsIf you have the relevant skills and experience, you don rsquo;t want to miss out on this opportunity, so click lsquo;Apply rsquo; now! If you know someone suitable for this role, share the word and through our referral scheme receive up to GBP250! for further details on our recommendation scheme. This is just one of the many roles we are working on at the Sammons Recruitment Group. Please visit our website for full details on all Permanent, Temporary and Contract career opportunities we are actively seeking candidates for. Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications. Any salary advertised is for search purposes only. If you have not heard from us within 7 days you will have not been successful on this occasion, however, we would welcome your application for alternative vacancies