At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in managing MTD and VAT submissions while ensuring compliance with UK tax regulations.
- Company: Join Azets, a top 10 UK accountancy firm with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, health perks, and tailored benefits to suit your lifestyle.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving quality and efficiency through technology in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Accountancy or tax qualification with at least two years' experience in an accountancy practice.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Accounts & Business Advisory – Senior
As a Making Tax Digital (MTD) Senior, you’ll oversee and review quarterly MTD and VAT submissions and end-of-year declarations, managing junior staff and ensuring compliance with UK tax regulations.
You’ll lead delivery within a newly formed team, using technology and automation to drive quality, efficiency and innovation.
The Role
- Oversee and review preparation and submission of quarterly MTD Income Tax and VAT returns
- Manage own client portfolio, supporting resource planning and delivery to MTD deadlines
- Review work completed by junior team members and identify training needs
- Ensure engagement terms remain up to date and reflect MTD scope
- Use accounting and digital tools to streamline processes and improve accuracy
- Client & Technical Excellence
- Develop strong understanding of clients’ businesses, risks and objectives
- Act as a second-line client contact, resolving complex queries and escalations
- Introduce fee conversations with support from senior management
- Strong technical knowledge of accounting and VAT, with confidence training others
- Champion automation and new technologies to improve quality and efficiency
- Leadership & Commitment
- Line management responsibility including performance reviews
- Motivate, develop and support team members through effective delegation
- Take ownership of decisions within agreed remit and elevate appropriately
- Deliver work within scope, timescales and recovery targets
- Consistently demonstrate and role model Azets values
Qualifications & Experience
Holds an accountancy and/or tax qualification (e. g. ATT) or qualified by experience, with a minimum of two years’ experience gained within an accountancy practice.
Our Benefits
Designed to support you personally and professionally. Explore how we invest in your health, happiness, and future.
- Family, Leave & Support
- Maternity leave
- Paternity leave
- Shared Parental leave
- Adoption leave
- Fertility treatment support
- Birthday day off
- Holiday buy/sell
- Flexible working policy
- Health & Wellbeing
- EAP
- 24/7 GP Access
- Private Medical
- Dental
- Health Assessments
- Cash Plans
- Life Assurance
- Yu Life for challenges & rewards
- Lifestyle & Flexibility
- Hybrid working
- EV scheme
- Tech & home purchase options
- Travel insurance
- Employee discounts platform
- Flexible benefits via Flex Hub
- Career Progression
- Dedicated career pathways
- Mentoring
- Learning programmes
- Development opportunities to advance your expertise and leadership potential
- Flex
Hub
Personalise your benefits package to match what matters most to you – from health plans to lifestyle perks, tailored to your needs.
- Inclusion & Accessibility
- We are proud to be a
- Mindful Employer and
Disability Confident Employer . Creating an inclusive workplace isn’t just a statement – it’s something we live every day.
At Azets, we value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences .
Even if your experience doesn’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – you might be a great fit for another opportunity.
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Making Tax digital - Senior employer: Azets Insight Oy
Azets is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and inclusivity, making it a fantastic place for professionals in Tax Strategy & Compliance. With a strong commitment to diversity and a supportive work culture, employees are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work while benefiting from tailored development opportunities in a dynamic UK environment.
