Finance Assistant - Income Tax

1. Income Tax

   • Timely issue of all forms including claims for allowances, tax codes, monthly and annual returns, leavers and certificate of earnings.

   • Manage the ongoing collection of taxes from the employing organisations, small businesses, sub-contractors and business visitors.

   • Carry out annual reconciliations and assessments.

   • Maintain registers for all PAYE contributors.

   • Point of reference for any income tax based queries.

   • Review and ensure compliance with relevant legislation

1. Customs

   • To undertake duties as customs officer as required.

   • Assisting with passenger movements, both sea and air, checking of passenger cabin and hold baggage including use of scanners.

1. Finance Office

   • To assist other roles in busy periods and provide leave cover as required.

   • To perform regular and random cash checks when necessary.

1. Other

• To support and provide cover for other roles in the Post Office, or Stores if required.

• To provide support to the Finance Team Leader in the facilitation of the Finance Department Training and Development Programme

• To undertake any other duties as requested by the Finance Team Leader Finance or the Deputy Director of Resources.

·        Assist and support the Finance Team Leader

·        To keep abreast of relevant legislation or professional developments.

·        Maintain confidentiality in respect of classified information and documentation at all times.

·        Responsible for the handling and security of cash.

·        Responsible for efficient and timely collection of all taxes/duties.

·        To attend any necessary or developmental training course as agreed.

·        To participate in the staff appraisal system.

• IT Skills, especially MS Excel, Outlook and Word.

• A good general education is essential.  Possession of at least three GCSE’s at Grade C or equivalent.

• Good interpersonal skills are essential in order to work as an effective member of a team and to deal with the public and other Government teams in an efficient and polite manner.

• The post holder must have the ability to work independently and to use their own initiative, but refer matters for guidance whenever necessary/appropriate.

• Prior experience of Customs and/or Income Tax duties would be an advantage.

• An understanding of the SAGE software program or similar computerised accounts package is an advantage but not essential.