Why choose MHA Moore and Smalley? – MHA Moore and Smalley is part of the 14th largest accountancy network in the UK and a leading independent provider of accounting, business advisory and wealth management services with offices across the Northwest.

In addition, MHA is a member of the ninth largest global accounting network Bakertilly International – with offices in 145 territories across the globe.

Working for MHA Moore and Smalley is anything but predictable, with no two days ever the same. We work with a wide range of clients from start-ups to multinational groups and household brands.

We have a clear commitment to do everything within our power to become a net zero organisation by 2030 and to build a positive climate balanced contribution thereafter.

We are also Investors in People and truly value that our employees are our greatest asset.

Some of the benefits available to our staff include: ·

• Clear career opportunities and progression paths
• Pay progression linked to role development.
• A proactive, supportive approach and an excellent reputation for encouraging development and training opportunities for staff at every stage of their career.
• Agile working is at our core, including flexible working patterns and hybrid working.
• Investors in People accredited.
• A variety of rewards and benefits including pension scheme, life assurance, flexible benefits (such as options to buy/sell annual leave, cycle to work scheme and private medical cover)
• Health and wellbeing is a priority across the network
• Great social life and involvement in community and charitable initiatives    

What are we looking for? – 

The Role

Key responsibilities:

·        Prepare corporation tax computations and returns

·        Prepare tax disclosures for accounts

·        Provide corporate tax support to non-tax colleagues

·        Advise clients on corporate tax payments

·        Submit corporate tax returns

·        Assist on larger tax projects such as capital allowances claims, Research and Development and Patent Box claims

·        Support with HMRC enquiries

Experience, Skills and Qualifications required

Essential Skills:

·        Solid grounding in corporation tax, ability to prepare CT computations for SMEs including groups.

·        Sound grasp of tax administration (filing, penalties, enquiry rules).

·        Understanding of company accounts.

·        Ability to extract relevant information from client data.

·        Team player

·        Excellent oral and written communication

·        Excellent numeracy

·        Multi-tasking

·        Keen to develop and share technical knowledge with colleagues

·        Time management and personal organisation skills

·        Strong IT skills, including tax software and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams

Desirable Attributes:

·        Awareness of personal income tax issues relating to income from companies.

·        Commercial awareness

·        Awareness of advanced corporation tax issues, e.g. corporate interest restriction, transfer pricing, double tax relief.

·        Experience of Tax geared Incentive schemes, including R&D and Patent Box

Person specification: At least two year’s experience in preparing corporation tax computations.

Qualifications: ATT