Dani at Avocet Legal Careers has a remarkable position for an experienced Trust and Tax Fee Earner to contribute to a dynamic legal practice.
This role offers flexibility with both full-time and part-time options available, making it an attractive opportunity for accomplished legal professionals.
About the Client
Our client is a prominent legal practice with a distinguished reputation across Dorset and Somerset. The firm is renowned for its commitment to professional development, offering transparent career progression and a supportive environment that nurtures individual talent and collective success.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Trust and Tax legal professional to join our accomplished team in the Dorchester office. This role demands a sophisticated understanding of tax administration, trust management, and client relations.
Trust and Tax Fee Earner Responsibilities
- Prepare and submit comprehensive self-assessment tax returns for individual clients
- Manage complex trust administration and ensure strict compliance with taxation reporting requirements
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication
- Gather and process intricate financial information with exceptional accuracy
- Manage multiple client priorities efficiently and effectively
- Contribute to the firm's business development and growth strategies
- Utilise advanced case management systems and tax preparation software
- Provide expert guidance on tax laws, income tax, capital gains tax, and applicable tax reliefs
Trust and Tax Fee Earner Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with minimum 4 years' PQE
- Comprehensive working knowledge of Tax and Trusts administration
- Proven expertise in preparing precise tax returns and trust documents
- Advanced understanding of tax legislation and trust structures
- Proficiency in personal tax return software (CCH preferred)
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
- High level of professional integrity and initiative
- Excellent time management and organisational capabilities
Benefits
- Competitive, negotiable salary commensurate with experience and expertise
- Flexible working arrangements (full-time and part-time options)
- Standard working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Generous holiday allocation: 25 days plus bank holidays (including half-day birthday leave)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Plus much more!
The Ideal Candidate
The perfect candidate will be a detail-oriented, results-driven professional with a passion for tax and trust management. You will possess not only technical excellence but also the interpersonal skills to build and maintain client relationships. A STEP membership would be advantageous but is not essential.
This role presents an extraordinary opportunity to advance your legal career in a supportive and progressive environment.
Interested in this exceptional opportunity? Contact Dani for a confidential discussion on 01392 642073 or dani@avocetcommercial.co.uk.