Chartered Accountant - Senior Associate

TN United Kingdom; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Tax Trusts & Compliance sector is seeking a Senior Chartered Accountant in Chichester. The role involves managing corporate clients' accounts and tax returns, providing strategic advice, and supporting personal tax clients. With hybrid working options and a focus on employee well-being, this position offers a collaborative environment for professional growth.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Generous and flexible pension schemes

Two volunteering days per year, fully paid

Westfield Health membership

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing company accounts and corporation tax is essential.
• Experience with personal tax and sports clients is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prepare company accounts, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, and payroll.
• Advise clients on tax issues and strategies to minimise liabilities.
• Lead the implementation of upcoming changes to the tax system.

Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Chartered Accountant qualification (ACA or ACCA)

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Your Role

and What You'll Be Doing

Your Role

and What You'll Be Doing

Our Tax Trusts & Compliance team specialises in helping clients navigate the complexities of UK and international tax legislation. They provide comprehensive services including the preparation and submission of personal, corporate, and trust tax returns, as well as VAT and ATED returns. The team is currently looking for a Senior Chartered Accountant to join in Chichester (with hybrid working available).

This role will focus on managing the workflow for corporate clients while supporting the wider team with personal tax clients as required. Responsibilities include:

• Manage and prepare company accounts, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, and payroll.
• Assist the Tax, Trusts, and Compliance team with personal tax clients, including reviewing tax returns for junior team members and managing a portfolio of self-assessment tax returns, depending on experience.
• Engage with sports clients, handling image rights companies and personal tax returns.
• Lead the implementation of upcoming changes to the tax system (Making Tax Digital) effective April 2026.
• Advise clients on tax issues and strategies to minimise liabilities.
• Research, analyse, and interpret tax legislation to ensure accurate returns and advice.

About You

• Chartered Accountant qualification (ACA or ACCA).
• Proven experience in managing company accounts and corporation tax is essential.
• Experience with personal tax, Family Investment Companies, and sports clients is helpful but not essential; if no personal tax experience, the role may be part-time.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail and high accuracy.

Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You

• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays; option to buy up to 35 additional hours.
• Generous and flexible pension schemes.
• Two volunteering days per year, fully paid.
• Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services, alongside Aviva Digital GP services.

We also offer various well-being initiatives to support mental health, including our Flexible by Choice programme for hybrid working, subject to role and team requirements. We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations in 2024!

Our responsible business programmes focus on diversity, inclusion, social responsibility, community investment, and climate change, reflecting our core values and purpose.