At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage tax compliance and advisory work for diverse clients, providing practical tax advice.
- Company: Established independent accountancy practice near Maidenhead with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary starting at £45,000, full-time role, and opportunities for career development.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with significant client contact and responsibility.
- Why this job: Take ownership of your own client portfolio and make a real impact in the tax field.
- Qualifications: Minimum 5 years’ experience in UK accountancy practice and strong tax knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Salary: £45,000+ depending on experience
Experience: Minimum 5 years’ UK accountancy practice experience
Employment: Full-time, Permanent
The Opportunity
An established and highly regarded independent accountancy practice near Maidenhead is looking to appoint an experienced Tax Accountant to join its growing team. The firm works with a broad portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and private clients, providing accounting, taxation and business advisory services. This is a hands-on position for someone who has developed their career within an accountancy practice and is now looking for a role where they can take ownership of a varied client portfolio. You’ll be responsible for both tax compliance and advisory work, managing client relationships and providing practical, commercially focused tax advice.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing and reviewing Self Assessment tax returns
- Preparing and reviewing Corporation Tax computations and returns
- Providing personal and corporate tax planning advice
- Advising clients on Capital Gains Tax
- Supporting clients with VAT and CIS-related matters
- Providing tax planning support to owner-managed businesses, directors, sole traders and individuals
- Calculating tax liabilities and advising clients on payments and deadlines
- Identifying tax planning and tax-saving opportunities
- Liaising directly with HMRC on behalf of clients
- Supporting clients with HMRC enquiries and investigations
- Managing tax compliance deadlines across an allocated client portfolio
- Building strong, long-term relationships with clients
- Working closely with colleagues across accounts and business advisory
- Keeping up to date with changes to UK tax legislation
- Supporting and reviewing more junior members of the team where appropriate
About You
This position requires someone with a strong background in UK accountancy practice who is comfortable managing their own workload and dealing directly with clients.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience working within a UK accountancy practice
- Strong personal and/or corporate tax experience
- Experience preparing tax returns and computations for a varied client portfolio
- Experience working with SMEs, owner-managed businesses and private clients
- Good working knowledge of UK taxation
- Confidence communicating directly with clients and HMRC
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and take ownership of a portfolio
- Strong attention to detail and technical accuracy
- Commercial approach with the ability to identify advisory and tax-planning opportunities
ATT, CTA, ACA or ACCA qualifications would be advantageous, although candidates with strong relevant practice experience will also be considered.
What’s on Offer
- £45,000+ salary, dependent on experience and qualifications
- Permanent, full-time position
- Established independent accountancy practice
- Varied SME, owner-managed business and private client portfolio
- Combination of tax compliance and advisory work
- Significant client contact and responsibility
- Opportunity to take ownership of your own portfolio
- Supportive, professional working environment
- Scope for continued technical and career development
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice-trained Tax Accountant looking for a broad role with genuine client responsibility and exposure to a varied range of taxation work.
Tax Accountant (4221) in Maidenhead employer: Wade Macdonald
Wade Macdonald is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Milton Keynes where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee development and a commitment to driving meaningful HR initiatives, employees enjoy hybrid working arrangements, significant exposure to senior leadership, and the opportunity to influence the employee experience during a transformative period. Join us to be part of a supportive culture that values your contributions and fosters professional growth.
