Accounts & Personal Tax Semi Senior

Butler Rose; Higham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Study support

Workplace pension

Employee benefits scheme

Free on-site parking

Supportive team environment

Varied client exposure

Opportunities for career progression

Job summary

Butler Rose in Burnley is seeking an experienced Accounts & Personal Tax Semi Senior to balance year-end accounts work with personal tax responsibilities, with clear opportunities for professional development.

You'll work with a varied client base, preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, drafting corporation tax computations, handling self-assessment tax returns, and supporting VAT and HMRC queries while maintaining tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a UK accountancy practice, covering year-end accounts preparation and personal tax.
• AAT or ATT qualification, or studying towards ACA or ACCA with an interest in continuing your professional development.
• Experience preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Knowledge of self-assessment tax returns and general personal tax compliance.
• An understanding of relevant accounting standards and compliance requirements.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to deal directly with clients.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines.
• A positive, collaborative attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end accounts and financial statements for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Preparing draft corporation tax computations and supporting tax documentation.
• Preparing self-assessment tax returns for individuals with a variety of income sources, including employment, property, investments, pensions and overseas income.
• Assisting with Capital Gains Tax matters, including 60-day CGT returns.
• Preparing VAT returns and supporting clients with associated queries.
• Liaising directly with clients to obtain information, resolve queries and ensure work progresses efficiently.
• Communicating with HMRC regarding client taxation matters.
• Completing assignments accurately, within agreed deadlines and budgets.
• Supporting the wider team with accounting and taxation assignments as required.

Skills

UK accountancy practice experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Deadline management

Collaborative attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

AAT or ATT qualification, or ACA/ACCA studies

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you an experienced Accounts Semi Senior with Personal Tax Compliance experience, looking for a role offering a good balance of year-end accounts preparation and personal tax work, alongside the opportunity to continue developing your career?

Butler Rose is recruiting on behalf of an established and forward-thinking accountancy practice in Burnley, which is looking to strengthen its team with an Accounts & Personal Tax Semi Senior.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative working environment, where you'll gain exposure to a varied portfolio of clients, develop your technical experience and build strong relationships with business owners and individuals.

The position would suit someone who already has experience within a UK accountancy practice and is looking for a role offering variety, responsibility and genuine opportunities for continued professional development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Working closely with experienced colleagues and a varied client base, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing year-end accounts and financial statements for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Preparing draft corporation tax computations and supporting tax documentation
• Preparing self-assessment tax returns for individuals with a variety of income sources, including employment, property, investments, pensions and overseas income
• Assisting with Capital Gains Tax matters, including 60-day CGT returns
• Preparing VAT returns and supporting clients with associated queries
• Liaising directly with clients to obtain information, resolve queries and ensure work progresses efficiently
• Communicating with HMRC regarding client taxation matters
• Completing assignments accurately, within agreed deadlines and budgets
• Supporting the wider team with accounting and taxation assignments as required

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for someone who enjoys working in accountancy practice, takes pride in producing accurate work and is keen to continue developing their technical skills.

IDEALLY YOU'LL HAVE....

• Previous experience within a UK accountancy practice, covering year-end accounts preparation and personal tax
• AAT or ATT qualification, or studying towards ACA or ACCA with an interest in continuing your professional development
• Experience preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Knowledge of self-assessment tax returns and general personal tax compliance
• An understanding of relevant accounting standards and compliance requirements
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to deal directly with clients
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines
• A positive, collaborative attitude and willingness to learn

WHATS ON OFFER?

You'll be joining a team that values people who take initiative, support their colleagues and genuinely care about delivering a good service to clients.

• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Study support to help you progress professionally
• Workplace pension
• Employee benefits scheme offering discounts with a wide range of retailers
• Free on-site parking
• A supportive, team-focused working environment
• Exposure to a varied client base and opportunities to broaden your accounts and tax experience
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression

If you're currently working as an Accounts Semi Senior, Accounts & Tax Semi Senior, Semi Senior Accountant or Personal Tax Semi Senior and would welcome an opportunity combining accounts and personal tax within an established Burnley practice, Id be keen to hear from you.

All applications and enquiries will be treated in confidence.

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.