Tax Accountant

Our client is a chartered accountancy firm who is looking for a Tax Accountant to join their team. The role is paying circa £30-32k and requires 3 days per week in the office. Previous experience in practice is essential.

What you'll do:

• Manage a varied portfolio of personal tax clients, ensuring their compliance needs are met efficiently and accurately throughout the year.
• Prepare and peer review self-assessment tax returns, associated accounts, claims, and supporting computations for individuals across different sectors.
• Handle capital gains tax returns as well as quarterly Making Tax Digital (MTD) submissions, maintaining meticulous attention to detail in all documentation.
• Work directly with clients to obtain necessary information, resolve queries promptly, and keep their tax affairs organised and compliant.
• Support GP partners and other medical-sector clients by preparing Type 1 and Type 2 superannuation certificates with sensitivity to sector-specific requirements.
• Respond to HMRC enquiries, penalty notices, and routine correspondence on behalf of clients in a timely and considerate manner.
• Assist clients with day-to-day tax queries by providing clear explanations and guidance tailored to their individual circumstances.
• Collaborate with the wider team to support tax planning initiatives and advisory projects when appropriate.
• Share your knowledge generously with junior colleagues as your experience develops, fostering a nurturing environment for learning.
• Contribute ideas to improve processes within the team while maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism.

What you bring:

• Experience working in personal tax within an accountancy practice is essential for this role, demonstrating practical understanding of compliance requirements.
• ATT qualification or part-ATT qualified status is highly valued; however, candidates qualified by relevant experience are equally considered.
• Strong attention to detail ensures accurate preparation of tax returns and associated documents across various client types.
• Excellent organisational skills enable you to manage competing deadlines effectively while maintaining high standards of service.
• Confidence in communicating directly with clients allows you to build trust and resolve queries efficiently.
• Ability to handle capital gains tax returns would be advantageous but not mandatory.
• A collaborative approach enables you to share knowledge generously with junior colleagues as your experience grows.
• Commitment to ongoing technical development ensures you stay up-to-date with evolving regulations and best practices.
• Adaptability allows you to contribute ideas for process improvement within a supportive team environment.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates