Council Tax Officer jobs in Watford

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions - we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact within our Corporate Tax team at RSM UK

Our National Corporate Tax service line supports a wide range of businesses with tax compliance and advisory services, fostering a culture of individuality, collaboration, and positive change to drive success for both our people and clients. When you become part of our Tax team, you’ll discover a culture celebrating individuality, fresh thinking, flexibility and collaboration, whilst not only embracing change but impacting it.

As a Corporate Tax Associate, you will be an integral part of a high-performing tax compliance and advisory team in our London office. The team supports and advises a range of interesting and expanding companies who operate in a range of sectors, such as technology, manufacturing, leisure and tourism, retail, professional services and construction to name just a few.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Delivering a high-quality annual corporation tax compliance service to our clients as part of a wider team across a range of industries and channels, including the preparation and review of tax computations, tax for accounting provisions and dealing with general enquiries, such as tax filings or tax payments due.
• Working closely with specialist colleagues on interesting and varied tax advice relevant to your client portfolio - including loss relief, tax relief on interest, transfer pricing, R&D tax relief, capital allowances, group reorganisations, shareholder reorganisations, international tax matters and acquisitions & disposals
• Continually wanting to improve your technical knowledge, client relationship and organisational skills to develop your own career.
• Being passionate about ‘growing our own’ by coaching and developing junior members of the team.
• Enjoying working with different tax teams and service lines to get experience in providing premium solutions focused advice to our clients.
• Ensuring that clients' tax affairs comply with statutory requirements and managing compliance work efficiently, while maintaining tax quality by always adhering to the Firm’s standards.

What we are looking for:

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you!
We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Preferably someone who is part qualified in either an accountancy or tax qualification (e.g. ACA, CTA)
• Background in an accountancy practice with good knowledge of corporate tax.
• Proven experience in dealing with clients and working within a team.
• Experience of using specialist tax software is advantageous.

What we can offer you:

• We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.
• ACA study support.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• 25 days holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days).
• Lifestyle, health, and wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse talent development team.

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM
At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.