Accountant in Basingstoke

Accountant in Basingstoke

Basingstoke Full-Time 26000 - 30000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Interaction - Letchworth

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage personal tax returns and provide tailored tax advice to clients.
  • Company: Forward-thinking accountancy practice in Wimborne with a supportive culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, study support, and employee discounts.
  • Other info: Join a collaborative team that values professional development and wellbeing.
  • Why this job: Kickstart your tax career with real client exposure and growth opportunities.
  • Qualifications: 9-12 months experience in accountancy and a proactive attitude.

The predicted salary is between 26000 - 30000 £ per year.

A well-established and forward-thinking accountancy practice in Wimborne is looking for a motivated Personal Tax Accountant to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their tax career who wants to develop within a supportive, collaborative environment that values professional development and high-quality client service. You'll work with a varied portfolio of clients, gaining exposure to both compliance and advisory work, with full support to progress towards managing your own portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage personal tax returns— Prepare Self Assessment Tax Returns for individuals, HNWIs, landlords, and sole traders.
  • Develop your own portfolio— Grow towards managing your own client base with ongoing support.
  • Provide tailored tax advice— Support clients with buy-to-let taxation, foreign income, residency, and Capital Gains Tax.
  • Act as a trusted point of contact— Liaise with clients and HMRC, handling queries and supporting tax enquiries.
  • Ensure accurate compliance— Deliver high-quality, accurate tax compliance work.

What You'll Need

  • 9–12 months' experience within an accountancy practice
  • Good working knowledge of UK Ltd Tax, Personal Tax, and Self Assessment
  • Commercial awareness and a client-first mindset
  • Proficiency with IRIS (preferred) and Microsoft Office
  • Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and communication skills
  • A proactive attitude and eagerness to grow
  • Preferred (not essential) ATT qualified or studying
  • Interest in progressing towards CTA

Career Development & Benefits

  • Full study support for ATT / CTA
  • Flexible working options
  • On-site parking & cycle-to-work scheme
  • Company events & referral programme
  • Employee discounts & wellbeing support
  • Additional leave
  • Free/discounted food
  • A positive, collaborative working culture

Accountant in Basingstoke employer: Interaction - Letchworth

Join a well-established and forward-thinking accountancy practice in Wimborne, where you'll find a supportive and collaborative environment that prioritises professional development and high-quality client service. With flexible working options, full study support for ATT/CTA, and a positive work culture, this is an excellent opportunity for early-career tax accountants to grow their skills while managing a varied portfolio of clients.

Interaction - Letchworth

Contact Details:

Interaction - Letchworth Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Accountant in Basingstoke

Personal Tax Knowledge
Self Assessment Tax Returns
Client Management
Tax Compliance
Tax Advisory Skills
Communication Skills
Attention to Detail