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Penningtons Manches Cooper is a leading UK and international law firm which provides high quality legal advice tailored to both businesses and individuals. We address the specific objectives of each client through our flair and technical expertise and offer a personal service founded on a strong team ethic.
About us
Today, we have UK offices in the City of London, Basingstoke, Birmingham, Cambridge, Guildford, Oxford and Reading while our growing overseas network stretches from Asia to South America through our presence in Singapore, Piraeus, Paris, and Madrid. We have 140+ partners and over 850 people in total.
We have established a strong reputation in a variety of sectors, particularly technology, private wealth, shipping and real estate. Our lawyers are also recognised for their expertise in life sciences, education, retail, sports and entertainment and international trade.
Among our clients we count multi-national corporations, public companies, professional partnerships, banks and financial institutions as well as private individuals, owner managed businesses and start-ups. We are conscious that our culture and close working relationships are vital assets and we are determined to maintain these as we increase in size.
Our broad international focus is supported by well-established links with law firms throughout the world. Penningtons Manches Cooper is a member of Multilaw and the European Law Group, networks with representatives in over 100 countries, and many of our lawyers play leading roles in various international bodies.
We believe that our values (we care, stronger as one, curious and grounded, constructively challenging and proactively evolving) are core to our success.
Summary of role
This role will provide direct assistance to the Trusts and Tax Director and Senior Tax and Accounts Manager.
Assistance will involve preparation of:
- estate accounts
- personal, estate and trust tax computations
- HM Revenue & Customs forms associated
- Various accounting reports for UK and overseas tax compliance matters
The successful candidate will receive appropriate training and also includes the opportunity to study for professional qualifications, such as ATT or STEP.
The firm operates a hybrid agile working policy allowing employees to work from home (or another UK location) for at least 50% of their time. Individuals can also apply for other flexible working options either at the time of recruitment or during the course of their employment.
Essential and desirable criteria
The applicant must be enthusiastic and motivated to learn at a fast pace. The applicant must enjoy working as part of a team and aspire to further their knowledge and ability for the achievement of the team’s strategic aims.
It is essential that the applicant is a competent user of business information systems and in particular a competent to advanced user of MS Excel.
It would be beneficial if the applicant has studied accounting, or accountancy, to a degree level with a course that will have included a UK taxation module or have suitable work experience.
The role may be suitable for a graduate recruit, perhaps eager to do STEP/ATT examinations.
