Tax Accountant

£45,000 - £55,000 + Benefits

In order to continue providing the exceptionally high standard of bespoke, expert advice for which our client is renowned, an experienced yet ambitious Tax Accountant is required to join our client's fast-paced accountancy practice in an important, portfolio focussed role.

Our client is a busy, professional and collaborative multi-site accountancy practice based in South West London with a reputation for providing sound business advice combined with a friendly and highly approachable style.

They work closely with a growing, highly valued portfolio of over 1250 small, medium-sized and growing businesses, priding themselves on delivering outstanding client service in an honest and down-to-earth manner.

They have a talented team, driven by a collective desire to see their clients succeed.

The ideal Tax Accountant will, of course, have high attention to detail and accuracy, as well as a passion for client service and satisfaction.

A positive, commercially focused attitude towards growing the practice and great communication skills are essential requirements.

The successful applicant will most likely be ATT or CTA and/or ACA/ACCA qualified or part qualified with strong, ‘hands-on' experience across areas of taxation including Corporation Tax, IHT, Capital Gains and VAT.

Applications are particularly encouraged from solution focused individuals with the inter-personal skills required to build long lasting commercial relationships within their 250 strong client portfolio.



Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to partners and directors in the effective running of the team and in winning new work.


• Driving the delivery of technical advisory work on the portfolio.


• Monitoring work progress against targets.


• Providing feedback and giving input into staff appraisals, as well as direct responsibility for appraising staff.


• Monitor progress and encourage the personal development of all team members.


• Ability to produce written work to a high standard.


• Make suggestions and implement changes in order to improve efficiency within the team.


• Advise individuals and trusts on private client matters such as estate planning, inheritance tax, capital gains tax, property matters and pensions, etc


• Ensure regular direct communication with clients to build relationships and respond to queries


• Handle and solve all client queries in a prompt and professional manner


• Research and support new business opportunities


• Maintain a level of knowledge and build on weaker areas of experience as required

Skills & Experience

• ATT/CTA and/or ACA ACCA Qualified, or other professional qualification with demonstrable relevant experience.


• UK trust account preparation and inheritance tax accounts/computations.


• Advanced understanding of general private client tax issues, including personal tax anti-avoidance legislation.


• Confidently interacts with HMRC regarding complex issues on behalf of clients.


• Experience in Self-Assessment and preparation of tax computations for private clients.


• Demonstrable experience of report writing and ad hoc advisory work.


• Previous supervisory and management experience including reviewing the work of others.


• Planning for mitigation of Inheritance Tax including use of trusts and tax effect of lifetime transfers.


• Dealing with HMRC enquiries into all aspects of direct taxation including experience of settlement and penalty negotiation.


• Takes responsibility for WIP management and billing.


• Motivates and enthuses the team to follow the Firm's policies and procedures.


• Shows commercial judgement in improving the firm's efficiency and profitability.


• Approachable with excellent communication skills


• Systems focused with experience using accountancy software (Wolters Kluwer products desirable)


• Strong attention to detail and highly organised


• Collaborative and confident

This is a fantastic new opportunity for an ambitious and self-assured Tax Accountant looking to join a growing, well-established practice in a role offering clearly defined career progression, including study support and CPD assistance.

In return, a competitive, negotiable salary based on experience is on offer, in addition to a raft of employee focused benefits.

Apply now!