Accounts & Tax Semi-Senior

Fisher German LLP; Whitwick; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established accountancy firm in the UK is seeking an Accounts and Tax professional, from Semi-Senior to Senior level, to manage a diverse portfolio of clients. The role includes preparing tax returns, providing advisory services on personal tax planning, and ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations. Competitive salary and benefits are offered along with excellent opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

28 days annual leave

Health assured employee well-being service

Excellent personal development programmes

Free parking

Snacks provided daily

Qualifications

• Experience managing a diverse client portfolio including individuals and businesses.
• Strong knowledge of tax compliance and personal tax planning strategies.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with clients and HMRC.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review tax returns for individuals and partnerships.
• Advise clients on tax-efficient strategies and compliance with regulations.
• Engage with clients to maintain strong relationships and ensure they remain compliant.

Skills

Self-assessment tax returns preparation

Client relationship management

Capital Gains Tax advisory

Bookkeeping and VAT handling

Personal tax planning

Tools

Xero

Dext

Job description

Overview

<>An excellent job opportunity has arisen at an established accountancy firm in Leicester who are looking to hire an Accounts and Tax professional, anywhere from Senior to Manager grade, to join their expanding team. The firm can offer long-term progression, professional development, plus market-leading pay and benefits. You will manage a varied portfolio of clients including individuals, sole traders, partnerships, landlords and high-net-worth individuals, providing high-quality compliance and personal tax planning services. This is a broad and rewarding role covering personal tax, bookkeeping, VAT, sole trader and partnership accounts, and advisory work. You will also work closely with the Director to plan and prepare for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD ITSA), assist with ad-hoc tax matters and reports, and engage directly with clients to ensure they remain fully compliant and well supported.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review self-assessment tax returns for individuals, sole traders and partnerships.
• Manage clients with property rental income, including UK and overseas portfolios.
• Advise on Capital Gains Tax and available reliefs.
• Handle residence, domicile and foreign income cases, including double taxation relief claims.
• Provide personal tax planning advice to optimise clients’ tax positions.
• Manage Let Property Campaign and Digital Disclosure Service submissions.
• Provide tax-efficient planning advice for high-net-worth clients.
• Liaise directly with HMRC on behalf of clients.
• Prepare sole trader and partnership accounts from bookkeeping records.
• Review and file VAT returns, ensuring MTD compliance.
• Support clients using Xero and Dext, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Work closely with the Director to develop and implement strategies for MTD ITSA readiness.
• Assist the Director with ad-hoc tax matters, technical research and report preparation.
• Engage proactively with clients to explain requirements and keep them compliant with HMRC regulations.
• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor to small‑business and personal tax clients.
• Manage your own workload and meet deadlines without compromising quality.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Performance-related bonus.
• 28 days annual leave.
• Company pension scheme.
• Health assured employee well-being service.
• Excellent personal development programmes to support career growth opportunities.
• Structured development as well as on-the-job practical training.
• Working and learning directly from Directors.
• Ability to progress all the way to the top.
• Tea, coffee and snacks provided daily.
• Free parking.
• Supportive team environment where your contribution is genuinely valued.

Salary Summary

Competitive As an Accounts & Tax Semi‑Senior/Senior at Haines Watts Leicester, you’ll be a key member of the team, supporting business owners and property investors across the UK. You will take ownership of preparing accounts and tax computations, and have the opportunity for further growth within the firm.