Job Description
Tax Administrator (entry level)
Who we are Saffery Trust is a director-led firm of individually expert, collectively exceptional people. We help clients to optimise their personal and business wealth and to create lasting legacies. We have the freedom and agility to act in the moment, and the wisdom and experience to plan for the long-term.
Established in Guernsey in 1977, we are one of the largest independent private client firms in the island. As an accredited STEP Platinum Employer Partner, we offer great benefits, including:
· flexible working and dress for your day policies
· full financial support and study leave for professional development
· top-level health insurance for our people
· annual performance-based bonuses
· e-bikes free for staff use and opportunities to take part in green initiatives
· regular sports and social events as well as opportunities to support local charities
Opportunity details
We’re looking for an enthusiastic Tax Administrator who demonstrates our core values and wants to build a rewarding career delivering client service excellence.
This role is a permanent contract, working within our tax department to support the wider team in providing a full range of local and international tax services.
About your role
You’ll be working in a friendly and progressive environment as a member of the team to undertake a broad range of duties including:
· liaising with the UK Offices regarding the preparation of the UK corporation Tax Returns and UK Trust and Estate Returns
· preparing Guernsey personal and company tax returns and checking assessments where required
· assisting with compliance matters – completing tax compliance checklists and identifying potential tax issues that need further action
· assisting with automatic exchange of information requirements (e.g. FATCA/CRS Reporting)
· assisting with maintaining the Register of Overseas Entities
· notifying clients of tax payments due and performing tax administration duties as required
· assisting the team with billing and debt collection
· keeping up to date with all relevant current tax issues and updates
· liaising with other team members within and outside of the immediate team, as required
· assisting with other relevant duties as requested
We’re looking for someone with
· successful attainment of a minimum of 5 GCSEs, or equivalent, at grade C/4 and above
· effective and confident communication skills along with the ability to converse with a range of people
· the ability to organise your work schedule over the short term, with support if needed
· the ability to work to specified standards and service levels and propose solutions to resolve straight forward daily problems
· a positive and committed approach to teamwork, understanding the importance of working together to provide excellent client service
About Saffery Trust
We are a director-led firm of individually expert, collectively exceptional people with a number of international offices. We continually seek to evolve and enhance our service offering, positioning ourselves as one of the leading trust companies. Excellence is at the core of everything that we do.
We recognise that our people are our most valuable assets, and we pride ourselves on fostering an environment where everyone is seen, heard, and respected. We are committed to the personal and professional development of our people, and we support and promote good mental, physical, social, and financial well-being, with year-round initiatives and opportunities.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We appreciate and respect diversity and actively seek opportunities to draw from a broad range of views and experience. Equality, diversity, and inclusion are part of our culture and represent an ongoing commitment to ensuring we deliver excellence for our people and that everyone belongs. We are united by our core values of excellence, integrity, enthusiasm, and collegiality, and our people are never just a number, we are a team - Saffery Trust is where Potential meets Personal.