Tax Accountant

Knight Frank is the leading independent property consultancy in the UK offering agency and professional advice across Commercial, Residential and Rural sectors. 

Established in 1897, Knight Frank now comprises a global network of over 200 offices. 

Our Baker Street office are looking for a Tax Consultant to deal with the preparation and submission of Self-Assessment tax return for non-UK individuals (property landlords), verifying statements of account; dealing with HMRC, paying and settling tax liabilities, and dealing with Non-resident landlords scheme; together with the preparation and submission of letting agent quarterly return (NRLQ) and NRLY annual tax return, NRL Tax payments and also to help develop the correct accounting procedures and practices for non-resident individual landlords.

General

• Preparation and submission of Self-Assessment tax return for non-UK resident individuals (property landlords); verifying statements of account; dealing with HMRC
• Paying and settle individuals’ self-assessment tax liabilities
• Dealing with all HMRC deadlines
• Dealing with non-resident landlords scheme, preparation and submission of NRL quarterly tax return, annual tax return and NRL tax payments;
• Help develop correct accounting procedures and practices for non-resident individuals (landlords)
• Carry out ad-hoc housekeeping and reporting
• Help market tax service to existing client’s who do not use our self-assessment tax return service
• Dealing with all NRL scheme and Self-Assessment tax related queries
• Dealing with all Self-Assessment tax return clients queries
• Completing the letting agent’s NRL scheme Audit
• Preparation of quarterly NRL Tax Payments

Qualifications/Education Required.

An organised approach and a "Can do attitude" with hands on Excel skills and the ability to support others are prerequisite. The role demands excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure to achieve key deadlines and the gravitas to build relationships within this international organisation at senior level. The group offers on going career development prospects and future opportunities within the wider business community in the UK and internationally for those looking to develop their career.

Particular Aptitudes/Skills Required

• A tax background (minimum criteria).
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Intermediary to Advance Excel skills.
• Ability to resolve client queries professionally and politely.
• Have an eye for detail and can work on own initiative.
• Ability to work as a team and bond with other staff members.
• Controlling own portfolio of clients and assignment.
• Displaying pro-active awareness of current relevant legislation relating them to client situations.
• Attending and contributing to both internal and client meetings and calls.
• Knowledge of/ability to deal with Making Tax Digital Income Tax Self-Assessment.

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