Accountant in Liverpool

About Hoxton Tax

Hoxton Tax is the Tax division of Hoxton Wealth, providing specialist advice to entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, high-net-worth individuals, internationally mobile clients, families and their trusts. We work closely with Hoxton Wealth clients whilst also supporting independent clients, offering tailored solutions across accounting, taxation, wealth structuring and long-term planning. In April 2026, Hoxton Tax relaunched, marking an exciting new chapter. This relaunch combines our established technical expertise with a future-focused approach, creating a team designed to meet the evolving needs of business owners and private clients in an increasingly complex landscape. Technology is a key pillar of Hoxton Tax's future-focused approach. We are investing in modern systems, data-driven processes and the responsible use of AI to enhance efficiency, accuracy and insight across our work.

By streamlining compliance and administrative processes, we create more time for what matters most: understanding our clients, building strong relationships and delivering practical, commercially focused advice. We are building a firm that is practical, client-led and forward-thinking, focused on delivering clear, commercially aware advice that clients can trust, whilst fostering strong relationships with both clients and their wider adviser networks. Joining Hoxton Tax now means being part of something at the very start of an ambitious journey. We believe that strong relationships, technical excellence and sound judgement are the foundations of effective client service. As we continue to grow, we are creating a firm that values collaboration, quality and integrity—both in how we support clients and how we develop our people.

Role Overview

We are seeking an Accountant to join our growing team, supporting entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, family investment companies and private clients. This role focuses on delivering high-quality accounting, compliance and advisory services across a varied portfolio of clients. The successful candidate will manage relationships with business owners, assist with more complex planning projects and play an important role in supporting the continued growth of the department. Whilst the role will initially focus on accounting, corporation tax and VAT matters, there will be opportunities to develop expertise across private client taxation, wealth planning and succession matters for those looking to broaden their skillset.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs, family investment companies and private clients from a UK perspective.
• Provide support and advice across a broad range of matters including:
• Statutory accounts preparation and review
• Corporation tax compliance
• VAT compliance and advisory
• Making Tax Digital requirements
• Management accounts and business reporting
• Directors' remuneration planning
• Business structuring and reorganisations
• Family Investment Companies (FICs)
• Business succession planning
• Capital gains tax matters
• Business acquisitions and disposals
• Personal tax compliance
• Assist with more complex advisory projects, working closely with senior colleagues on planning and structuring.
• Support business owners in understanding the financial and tax implications of key commercial decisions.
• Ensure work is delivered accurately, efficiently and in line with risk and quality standards.
• Monitor relevant legislation and identify implications and opportunities for clients.

Portfolio & Relationship Management

• Act as a day-to-day point of contact for clients, building strong and trusted relationships.
• Communicate accounting and tax matters clearly and pragmatically to clients.
• Develop a thorough understanding of clients' businesses, family circumstances and long-term objectives.
• Work collaboratively with other professional advisers where required.

Team & People Development

• Support, mentor and review the work of junior team members.
• Assist with on-the-job training and development of less experienced team members.
• Contribute to a collaborative and supportive team culture.

Business Support & Collaboration

• Identify advisory opportunities within the client portfolio and escalate to senior colleagues as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with the Wealth team to deliver joined-up client solutions.
• Assist in the continued development of Hoxton Tax's business owner and entrepreneurial client offering.

Skills & Experience

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong experience working within an accountancy practice environment.
• Experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts.
• Practical experience of corporation tax and VAT compliance.
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering high-quality work.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Experience working with owner-managed businesses and entrepreneurial clients.
• Experience advising Family Investment Companies (FICs).
• Exposure to personal taxation matters.
• Experience supporting business sales, acquisitions or restructuring projects.
• Knowledge of cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or similar.
• Interest in developing expertise in private client taxation and wealth planning.
• Ambition to progress within a growing and expanding team.

Personal Attributes

• Technically capable with a practical, client-focused approach.
• Strong communicator, able to explain complex matters clearly.
• Commercially minded with an interest in understanding clients' wider objectives.
• Well-organised with good attention to detail.
• Supportive team player with an interest in developing others.
• Proactive and keen to continue developing technical and commercial skills.
• Future focused and keen to challenge traditional processes.
• Comfortable embracing technology and AI-enabled working practices.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Exposure to a broad range of entrepreneurial, business owner and private client work.
• Clear career progression within a growing team.
• Opportunities to develop expertise across accounting, tax advisory and wealth planning matters.
• Flexible working and a supportive, inclusive environment.
• The opportunity to grow with Hoxton Tax as we continue to expand.