About the role

  • Trust Tax Assistant at Eight managing a varied portfolio of trusts and estates. Delivering compliance services and supporting professional development within the Tax team.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with ongoing trust compliance, such as:
  • Annual trust returns, estate tax returns and accounts
  • Inheritance tax returns, including periodic and exit charge calculations
  • Trust registration and maintenance with HMRC
  • Assist with adhoc tax tasks including bond calculations, pension annual allowance calculations, capital gains tax and income tax estimates
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trust and tax law developments
  • Liaise directly with clients and in house financial advisers, as required
  • Occasionally support the team at client events

Requirements

  • Knowledge of trust and estate taxation
  • Experience preparing trust tax returns and related filings
  • Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
  • Ability to explain tax matters clearly to non-technical clients
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple cases
  • Professional communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Experience in a professional services firm (accountancy, legal, or private client)
  • CTA qualification
  • ATT qualification
  • Experience dealing directly with HMRC

Benefits

  • Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days wherever you work best
  • Performance bonus + Company-wide bonus (when Eight hits targets)
  • 28 days' holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
  • Private medical insurance & life assurance (4x salary)
  • Wellbeing support: EAP, mental health helpline, cycle-to-work scheme
  • Free mortgage and pension advice from our in-house experts
  • Volunteering time: 8 paid hours annually via The Eight Foundation
  • Regular socials & epic events

Job title

Trust Tax Assistant

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

£40,000 - £60,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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