DARRELL ELIJAH OLONADE
London,Greater London
Summary
A highly motivated and detail-oriented Private Client Tax Semi-Senior individual with over two years of experience in Private Client Tax. Experienced in working with high-net-worth individuals, families, and private clients. A collaborative team player, recognised for effectively partnering with colleagues to deliver exceptional client outcomes and foster a positive working environment. Passionate about staying informed on current tax law changes and their potential impact on individuals, such as the new FIG regime. Driven by curiosity, I proactively provide solutions to challenges clients may face when new rules are introduced, combining analytical expertise with a problem-solving mindset.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Private Client Tax Semi-Senior
Sopher + Co
London
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Prepared self-assessment tax returns for private clients, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
- Prepared P11Ds as well as partnership tax returns.
- Collaborated with team members to gather necessary documentation and information for client tax filings.
- Drafting and submitting Capital Gains Tax Returns for both UK and non-UK residents.
Private Client Associate
Blick Rothenberg Limited
Covent Garden, London
05.2023 - 03.2025
- Preparing, finalising and submitting personal tax returns via CCH.
- Preparing CGT returns as well as computations.
- Worked in the High-Net-Worth team, managing a portfolio of 160 clients. These clients consisted of Partners and Ultra-High-Net-Worth individuals, which were an even split of non-UK resident and UK resident individuals.
- As a result of working with clients who are both UK and non-UK domiciled, I prepared residency reports for clients moving to or leaving the UK for other countries such as Portugal, Italy, Spain, Dubai, and many more.
- Handling compliance tasks such as registering for self-assessment and completing 64-8s, repayment relief claims, Offshore Nudge letter responses, NRL elections and EIS/SEIS Income Tax Relief Claims.
- Communicating with clients concerning their tax affairs. Establishing strong relationships with them and allowing them to feel reassured when they have queries.
- Within client meetings and calls, I answered queries relating to estimated tax liabilities for future tax years, explanations of their current tax liabilities, and methods of tax saving that would prove beneficial in their particular circumstances.
- Onboarding clients and dealing with KYC procedures.
- WIP analysis and fee proposals. Suggesting fees for tax years to commence based on work done in the noted time period.
Tax Trainee
Cartwrights Accountants
High Barnet, London
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Preparation and filing of personal tax returns.
- Assisting clients with understanding tax legislation and its application to their business and personal tax position.
- Reporting/Submitting CGT returns.
- Managing the Portfolios of firm Partners.
- Finalising Corporation Tax Returns, CT600 for filing with HMRC.
- Correspondence with HMRC to discuss client matters.
- Tax planning advice and assisting with consultancy projects.
- Preparing and filing CIS tax returns.
Education
ATT/CTA Pathway -
CIOT
05.2023 -
BSc Economics (First Class) - undefined
University of Essex
09.2019 - 06.2022
A-Levels - Economics, Computer Science, English literature
Mill Hill County High School
09.2017 - 06.2019
GCSE's -
Christ's College Finchley
09.2012 - 06.2017
Skills
- Advanced quantitative, problem-solving and numeracy skills
- Great at working collaboratively within a team and always willing to help others
- Maintaining consistent upward communication, ensuring that those working on a project/task are informed This allows workflows to be smoother
- Confident in conversing with and assisting clients, whilst providing excellent service
- Familiar with tax professional software such as CCH and IRIS
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, developed through numerous presentations throughout my tax experience
- Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Familiar with tax professional software such as CCH and IRIS
Websites
References
References available on request
Hobbies and Interests
ABRSM Certified Trumpeter (Grades 1-8) with 14 years of experience
Teaching the Trumpet and Music Theory (ABRSM)
Tennis
Timeline
Private Client Tax Semi-Senior
Sopher + Co
05.2025 - 09.2025
Private Client Associate
Blick Rothenberg Limited
05.2023 - 03.2025
ATT/CTA Pathway -
CIOT
05.2023 -
Tax Trainee
Cartwrights Accountants
08.2022 - 05.2023
BSc Economics (First Class) - undefined
University of Essex
09.2019 - 06.2022
A-Levels - Economics, Computer Science, English literature
Mill Hill County High School
09.2017 - 06.2019
GCSE's -
Christ's College Finchley
09.2012 - 06.2017
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