Affinia is a leading, UK Top 50 Accountancy firm. Through successful acquisitions and organic growth, the firm has seen significant development within the last 18 months. Last October we launched our new brand ‘Affinia’ (www.affinia.co.uk) which saw the coming together of six other likeminded firms across the East & South East of England to form a combined challenger accounting, tax and business advisory firm.

 

With a combined heritage spanning over 300 years, we have more than 400 accountancy professionals based in Stratford, Colchester, Chelmsford, Ipswich, Halstead, Harlow, Orpington, Sidcup and Sutton. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across seven principal practice groups: Accountancy & Advisory, Tax and Planning, Audit Services, Corporate Finance, Digital Solutions, Payroll and Financial Planning.

 

We have invested continuously in technology and gained in-depth knowledge across a broad range of markets, growing through acquisitions and private investment. We offer an exceptional service to our clients, with access to our sector experts to develop the strategy that will help them reach their goals. We keep a finger on the industry pulse, so our clients receive the best short to medium and long-term advice.

Purpose of the role:
Due to growth, Affinia is recruiting for a Semi-Senior to come and join the Tax department in our Harlow office, formally known as GWC, we became a part of Affinia in Oct 2024 and we are now looking for a dynamic and detail-orientated individual who may have started their ATT (Association of Tax Technicians) qualification or has recently completed it and looking to start their CTA (Chartered Tax Adviser) qualification. Whatever stage of studying, we would be interested in talking to you.

Reporting into our Tax Manager, joining us as a Tax Semi-Senior you will be able to study for your professional qualifications whilst working as part of a team for clients such as high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, and companies, to name a few.

Accountabilities:
• Supporting ongoing project workflow and delivering updates to team and clients.
• Implementing and controlling general internal processes for the Tax team.
• Assisting with the preparation of personal, trust and estate tax returns and other related forms
• Working with a wide range of clients, including private individuals, trusts, and estates
• Management of key deadlines
• Advising clients of their liabilities
• Ad hoc project work
• Constant and effective liaison with all stakeholders including HMRC.
• Building and maintaining key relationships.
• Assisting with general business support and administrative duties of the advisory teams.

Skills/Qualifications:
• 1-2 years’ experience working for a Tax Practice
• Excellent diligence.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management.
• Effective communication and interpersonal. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.