Chartered Accountant - Senior Associate

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

Job summary

A leading company in Southampton is seeking a Senior Chartered Accountant to join their Tax Trusts & Compliance team. This role involves managing corporate clients' tax returns, advising on tax strategies, and leading the implementation of tax system changes. The ideal candidate will hold a Chartered Accountant qualification and possess strong time management skills. The company offers a hybrid working model, competitive benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Flexible pension schemes

Two volunteering days per year

Westfield Health membership

Well-being initiatives

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Chartered Accountant qualification (ACA or ACCA)

Tools

Word

Excel

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Posted:

17.05.2025

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01.07.2025

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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 options).

This role will focus on managing workflow for corporate clients and supporting the wider team with personal tax clients as needed. 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 tax system changes (Making Tax Digital) effective April 2026.
• Advise clients on tax issues and strategies to minimise liabilities.
• Research, analyse, and interpret tax legislation to ensure accuracy in tax 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 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.
• Flexible pension schemes.
• Two volunteering days per year.
• Westfield Health membership and Aviva Digital GP services.
• Well-being initiatives, including the Flexible by Choice hybrid working model.
• Recognition as one of the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2024.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, social responsibility, community involvement, and environmental sustainability, supporting our colleagues and communities alike.