For this graduate programme, our minimum academic requirements are at least 3 B Grades at A level and to have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2:1 degree. Coupled with these we look for candidates with excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team who have an interest in the commercial world.
These vacancy will be based in our Bolton office. We are committed to developing our own trainees’ careers and have members of our management team who started with Cowgills as trainees.
Responsible for
- assisting at a junior level on R&D tax relief claims and calling HMRC to chase up payment of claims
- assisting in the process of preparing and collating information for tax due diligence purposes
- assisting with the preparation and submission of ERS and EMI returns and communicating with clients/colleagues to collate information
- assisting with the drafting of clearance applications, IHT reports, tax due diligence reports etc
- researching key tax areas and clients
- providing support to other team members as required
Key responsibilities
Technical responsibilities
- Preparing initial emails to clients in relation to EMI/ERS returns required
- Preparation and amendment of project summaries for R&D tax relief claims
- Preparing skeleton reports to clients
- Collating information required in order to ring HMRC
- Preparation of company background and research
- Analysis of EMI/ERS return filing submission status
- Assisting with the preparation of reports for HMRC and clients
- Other assistance on other areas of tax client work as required
Clients
- Develops a good relationship and understanding of client in order to adapt approach and communication to ensure client satisfaction
- Escalates more complex matters and queries and areas of risk to senior/manager as appropriate Team
- Adopts a flexible work ethic, supporting others when they are under pressure
- Not afraid to ask for help
- Works with other teams when asked
Skills, knowledge and expertise
- At least 3 B Grades at A level
- To have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2:1 degree.
- Excellent communication skill
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team
- An interest in the commercial world.
What we offer
- Our people, join and stay at Cowgills because of the positive and enjoyable culture that our people create, we can guarantee you’ll really love working here
- As an independent firm there are many opportunities to expand your knowledge and work in a variety of business sectors
- Flexible working
- Incredible development and career growth – we make your career our priority
- Wide list of benefits including access to counselling services, subsidised health, cycle to work scheme and mental health support
- A highly competitive salary
About Cowgills
We’re not your ordinary accountancy firm, far from it. While we’re one of the North West’s leading independent firms of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors, we’ve never lost sight of the fact that we work with people, not just numbers.
