Accounting & Tax Associate

Elemental Co Sec; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in the UK is seeking an Accounting & Tax Associate. The role is 100% remote, focuses on preparing accounts and tax returns for clients. Candidates must be ACA/ACCA/ICAS/CIMA qualified with strong communication skills and at least 2-3 years of post-qualification experience. The salary ranges from £35,000 to £45,000 annually with a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance

Generous pension scheme

Bonus and commission scheme

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of post-qualification experience.
• Proven track record of delivering tax and accountancy services.

Responsibilities

• Preparing annual accounts and corporation tax returns for clients.
• Reviewing bookkeeping and preparing management accounts.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Technical knowledge of tax legislation

Experience with IRIS

Experience with Xero

Education

ACA, ACCA, ICAS or CIMA qualified

Tools

IRIS

Xero

Job description

Overview

Accounting & Tax Associate (Senior / Assistant Manager Equivalent)

This is an exciting, permanent, and 100% remote working role.

We are a prize-winning, rapidly growing, professional services firm looking for an experienced individual who shares our values and is excited to be a part of our growth story.

Set free from a constricting office environment, you’ll enjoy our flexible approach to working at a firm where evening and weekend working is actively discouraged. Being home based, you can also leave the daily commute behind.

About Elemental

Elemental is a market leading independent professional services firm. We pride ourselves on delivering corporate, legal and tax & accountancy advisory services to the highest standard with a human touch. We carry out premium work that exceeds the expectations for a firm of our size.

We are growing quickly and have a portfolio of exciting clients. We won ‘Service Provider of the Year’ at the Chartered Governance Institute’s Awards in 2021 and 2022 and have been listed in the FT’s 1000 Fastest Growing Companies in Europe list in 2024 and 2025. In 2025, we were the fastest growing company in our sector!

We are also recognised by ‘Escape the City’ as a Top 1% Employer as part of an initiative aimed at setting the benchmark for progressive organisations. The Top 1% Employer certification spotlights forward-thinking organisations that lead the way with people-first workplaces.

About the Role

You'll be working as an Associate (equivalent to a Senior or Assistant Manager in most Accountancy firms) in our Tax and Accounting team, and report to Associate Directors, Senior Associates and Managers. You may also work directly with the Director. The role is full time however candidates who are seeking to work 4 days per week will also be considered.

Your role will be vital in supporting our strong client base including the subsidiaries of large overseas groups, SPVs and holding companies, third-sector clients and private trading companies.

Responsibilities

• Preparing annual accounts, corporation tax returns, and management accounting reports for a portfolio of clients (including large international groups)
• Reviewing bookkeeping, preparing management accounting reports and VAT returns etc. (which you should undertake with little supervision)
• Supporting to Senior Associates and Managers in ensuring that client tax and accountancy needs are met. This may involve working on R&D claims, SIES/EIS submissions, tax advice, bespoke reporting etc.
• Being an expert in the software packages that we use on a daily basis (Xero, IRIS and Dext), teaching software skills to Junior Associates and bookkeepers, and supporting the wider team.
• Developing and owning strong relationships with client staff.
• Working closely with other members of the team and the wider firm to ensure client needs are met.
• The Tax and Accounting department currently consists of one Director, two Associate Directors, one Senior Manager, ten Senior Associates and Associates, as well as our helpful support team that we share with the Company Secretarial, Governance and Economic Crime departments. There will be plenty of support and assistance and you\'ll learn new skills and develop existing knowledge and experience.

About You

• U.K Resident
• You must be ACA, ACCA, ICAS or CIMA qualified (affiliates or other qualifications will not be considered).
• At least 2-3 years of post-qualification experience.
• A proven track record of delivering tax and accountancy services for a portfolio of clients.
• Excellent technical knowledge of tax legislation and accounting standards.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Experience with IRIS and Xero would be preferable but not essential.
• A commitment to upholding the company values of doing the right thing, paying attention to details, making connections, and celebrating differences.

Benefits

• You\'ll earn a competitive salary and be able to take part in a significant bonus and commission scheme.
• You will also be provided with a competitive benefits package including health insurance and a generous pension scheme.
• Elemental offers a clear path to progress and develop your career, with opportunities to progress up the firm.
• All applications will be seriously considered and following review we will contact potential candidates via email to arrange a MS Teams interview.

If striking the right work-life balance and forgetting the daily commute sounds good, we would love to hear from you.

Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Location: United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Remote