We are TC Group, the fastest-growing top 20 accountancy firm in the UK. We’re business advisors and accountants, with over 30 years of experience we’ve honed our skills and developed our service offering to deliver a much wider range of bespoke support and advice to ambitious business owners and their businesses.
TC Stiles & Co are looking for an experienced Tax Assistant to join the team in Maidenhead. This is 12-month fixed term contract to cover a period of maternity leave.
The role would suit someone who has been working in a small or medium general practice providing personal taxation services.
Key responsibilities of a Tax Assistant will include:
*Completion of Self Assessment Tax Returns for individuals
*Dealing with general tax post, both from clients and HMRC
*Dealing with client queries, this may be by email/post/telephone
*Dealing with HMRC by telephone
*Dealing with tax admin including some scanning and filing, booking in information, updating workflows
*Dealing with chasing clients – for tax return information, signed tax returns, etc
*Potentially some exposure to Capital Gains Tax work


About you
We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:
*At least 2 years tax experience in an accountancy firm
*General tax knowledge
*Knowledge of CCH would be advantageous
*Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office Products
*Good communication and written skills, in particular when communicating with clients
*Good at developing client relationships
*Hands on approach with enthusiasm for continued development
*Able to work on own initiative
*Organised, able to meet deadlines and self-reliant
*Ability to assess priorities and make decisions
*Must have a driving licence and own a car


Full benefits available for the Tax Assistant
*Pension scheme
*Group life assurance 4 x salary
*23 days per year exclusive of bank holidays. After 5 years’ service, increasing to 25 days exclusive of Bank Holidays
*Hybrid working between office and home, dependent upon ability to work alone efficiently
*Social events
*Access to our employee benefits portal – GP and prescription services, cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases
*Employee Assistance Programme
*Employee Referral Bonus – we’re always looking for talented individuals to join our team
*Regular training and development - continuous development and support not only for your professional qualifications but also for your personal goals and aspirations
*Free Parking


About us
TC Group is growing and changing at quite a pace! We’re an ambitious group of people with the same aim – to create a consistent, high-quality experience for our clients. Like us, our client list is growing – we’re supporting more and more of the UK’s ambitious business owners, SME’s and large Corporations and it’s a real team effort. We’re helping them make courageous decisions to grow their businesses.
We always seek the best talent, looking for individuals who are technically brilliant, solution-focused and continually strive to be the best in class. Each member of our team plays an integral part in creating the unique feel and culture of our business, which in turn helps us continue to grow, develop and evolve. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
We can only accept applications from candidates who are based in the UK and unfortunately we are unable to provide Sponsorship.