Legal Administrator - Trust, Probate & Tax - York/Hull

Legal Trust Administrator Private Client Trusts, Probate & Tax Hull or York

Location: Hull or York

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Type: Full-time (Part time applicants will also be considered)

Are you an experienced Legal Trust Administrator looking to take the next step in your career?

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Legal Trust Administrator to join its highly regarded Private Client, Tax and Trusts team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced trust professional to work on a varied caseload involving trust administration, estate administration, trust taxation, probate, wills, estate planning, and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs).

Based in either Hull or York, you'll become part of a collaborative and supportive team recognised for delivering exceptional private client services.

About the Role

As a Legal Trust Administrator, you will provide specialist support across a broad range of private client matters, ensuring trusts and estates are administered accurately and in compliance with HMRC and legal requirements.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing Trust, Estate and Income Tax Returns.
• Managing registrations and ongoing compliance through the Trust Registration Service (TRS).
• Preparing trust accounts and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Completing R185 and IHT100 forms.
• Supporting the administration of trusts and estates from inception through to completion.
• Assisting with matters relating to wills, probate, estate planning, and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs).
• Liaising with clients, HMRC, financial advisers and other professional contacts.
• Ensuring all trust and estate administration is completed efficiently, accurately and in accordance with current legislation.

About You

To be successful in this Legal Trust Administrator role, you will have previous experience within a Private Client, Trust Administration, Probate, Tax, or Legal environment.

You will have knowledge and experience of:

• Trust, Estate and Income Tax Returns.
• The Trust Registration Service (TRS).
• Trust accounts.
• R185 and IHT100 forms.
• Personal Tax and Trust Taxation.
• Capital Gains Tax (CGT).
• Trust administration and estate administration.
• HMRC compliance and reporting requirements.

You will also possess:

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and client care skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, positive and team-focused approach.

Why Join?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading law firm with an excellent reputation for Private Client, Trusts, Probate, and Tax work.

You'll benefit from:

• High-quality and varied trust and estate work.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Flexible working arrangements, with part time applicants encouraged to apply.