Tax Advisor, Capital Allowances

Salary/Rate:Excellent salary + benefits
Job type:Perm
Town/City:Edinburgh
Location:City of Edinburgh
Industry:Accountancy Firm
Job ref:JB000638/3
Post Date:13. 05. 2025
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About the Role

Opportunity in a Big 4 firm.

This firm is offering an exceptional opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual to join their specialist team. This role is part of a rapidly growing segment, where the successful candidate will be actively involved in delivering and supporting various pursuits and projects across multiple business sectors in the UK. This position provides a unique chance to engage with clients from different local offices, offering a significant opportunity to build and expand a professional network.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Senior within this firm’s specialised team, you will engage in diverse activities from the outset, guided by experienced leadership. Key responsibilities include:

  • Participating in a variety of fixed asset tax projects, including consultations with clients to address their tax challenges and explore opportunities related to fixed assets.
  • Assisting in sales and marketing efforts, including the preparation of capital allowances and fixed asset service proposals, as well as conducting high-level feasibility analyses to estimate potential allowances.
  • Supporting the broader tax practice by providing advice on tax technical matters related to transactions, and due diligence for both vendors and purchasers.
  • Coordinating with clients and their advisors to gather detailed construction cost information.
  • Reviewing legal documents, such as sale and purchase agreements, leasehold agreements, and contribution agreements, to clarify entitlement to capital allowances.
  • Analysing available documentation and using quantity surveying expertise to address any gaps, ensuring defensible valuations.
  • Investigating asset lives and business needs to aid in allocating qualifying expenditure to the appropriate capital allowances pool.
  • Preparing and reviewing detailed capital allowances reports, categorising the various allowances identified.
  • Providing technical updates to clients and the tax practice following changes in capital allowances legislation.
  • Drafting technical responses to HM Revenue & Customs inquiries regarding client claims.
  • Building and maintaining productive relationships with clients, ensuring high levels of service delivery.

Skills and Experience Required:

  • Experience or qualifications in quantity surveying, valuations, or construction technology are advantageous but not mandatory.
  • Strong technical skills with a desire for further development.
  • Proficient in MS Excel; additional or advanced technology skills are a plus.
  • Effective project management skills, with the ability to plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to identify risks, conduct thorough reviews, and escalate issues when necessary.
  • Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach.
  • Creative problem-solving skills, with a proactive attitude toward suggesting improvements.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and deliver high-quality work.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, across various situations.
  • Proven relationship management skills, with the capability to manage client expectations effectively.

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