Accounts & Personal Tax Semi-Senior - Growth & Study Support

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

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.