Accounts & Tax Senior

TPF Recruitment Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Healthcare

Parking

Job summary

TPF Recruitment is seeking an Accounts & Tax Senior for a respected Ashford firm of chartered accountants. The role offers hybrid working and both full-time and part-time options in the United Kingdom.

You will prepare accounts and tax returns, build client relationships, and work with managers and the senior team. The package includes a salary of £40,000–£55,000, an annual bonus, parking, and healthcare.

Qualifications

• Previous accounts and tax experience within an accountancy practice.
• Good understanding of statutory accounts preparation, corporation tax and personal tax.
• Confidence using accountancy software.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage your own workload.
• Good communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients.
• Friendly, collaborative approach and willingness to support colleagues.
• This role could suit an experienced Senior or a strong Semi Senior ready to take the next step.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year end accounts for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Preparing corporation tax computations and returns.
• Preparing personal tax returns and supporting clients with tax compliance.
• Assisting with bookkeeping and VAT work where required.
• Liaising directly with clients to obtain information and resolve queries.
• Managing workload to ensure assignments are completed accurately and within deadlines.
• Supporting junior colleagues and working closely with managers to deliver excellent client service.

Skills

Accounts experience

Tax experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Client liaison

Time management

Team collaboration

Tools

Accountancy software

Job description

Ashford, United Kingdom | Posted on 05/10/2026

TPF Recruitment is recruiting for an Accounts & Tax Senior to join a fantastic firm of chartered accountants based in Ashford.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with accountancy practice experience looking for a varied role across accounts and tax. The firm offers hybrid working and is happy to consider both full time and part time candidates.

As an Accounts & Tax Senior, you’ll work closely with managers and the senior team, preparing accounts and tax returns and building relationships with clients. Alongside a salary of £40,000 to £55,000, the package includes an annual bonus, parking and a healthcare benefit.

Responsibilities

As an Accounts & Tax Senior, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing year end accounts for a varied portfolio of clients.
  
• Preparing corporation tax computations and returns.
  
• Preparing personal tax returns and supporting clients with tax compliance.
  
• Assisting with bookkeeping and VAT work where required.
  
• Liaising directly with clients to obtain information and resolve accounts and tax queries.
  
• Managing your workload to ensure assignments are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
  
• Supporting junior colleagues and working closely with managers to deliver an excellent client service.
  

Requirements

To be considered for this Accounts & Tax Senior opportunity, you’ll have:

• Previous accounts and tax experience within an accountancy practice.
  
• A good understanding of statutory accounts preparation, corporation tax and personal tax.
  
• Confidence using accountancy software.
  
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage your own workload.
  
• Good communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients.
  
• A friendly, collaborative approach and a willingness to support colleagues.
  
• This Accounts & Tax Senior role could suit an experienced Senior looking for a new opportunity or a strong Semi Senior ready to take the next step.
  
• £40,000 to £55,000, depending on experience.
  
• Full time or part time working options.
  
• Annual bonus.
  
• Parking.
  
• A varied accounts and tax role within a fantastic chartered accountancy practice.