Junior Tax Accountant

Reed; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ATT/CTA study support

Hybrid work

37-hour week

Core hours 10:00–16:00

Commuter friendly

Job summary

Reed in Bath is recruiting a Junior Tax Accountant to join their Tax team of five. The role is full-time and permanent with ATT/CTA study support after probation, and operates on a hybrid pattern (1-2 days from home).

You will gain hands-on experience preparing tax returns and P11Ds, while developing your knowledge across sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. The firm emphasizes training and career progression in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Some previous tax experience within an accountancy practice.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Motivated to study towards ATT and CTA qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns.
• Prepare P11D forms.
• Deal with routine HMRC correspondence.
• Deal with routine client queries.
• Support senior team members.
• Undertake work with training.
• Communicate progress to management.
• Understand and complete AML processes for clients.
• Attend team meetings and discussions.
• Assist with administrative duties.

Skills

Tax experience

Willingness to learn

ATT/CTA study motivation

Job description

Junior Tax Accountant, full-time, permanent (with full ATT/CTA study support)

Location: central Bath (Hybrid, 1-2 days from home)

A leading, highly successful independent accountancy, tax and business advisory firm based in central Bath is currently recruiting for a brand new role, Junior Tax Accountant to join their Tax team of 5.

This is a brand-new position created as a result of continued growth within the tax department and offers an excellent opportunity for someone with some existing tax experience who is looking to develop their career in a supportive and highly regarded accountancy practice.

Following successful completion of the probation period, the firm will provide ATT and CTA study support, making this a fantastic long-term career opportunity for an ambitious tax professional. With approx 20 people in the office in Bath, the firm employs 200+ people and have a network of local offices in the South West.

Key Purpose

To provide an excellent level of service whilst working with clients across a range of industry sectors, including sole-traders, partnerships, and limited companies. This role will be reporting directly to the Tax management team and you will be developing your skills, knowledge and professional studies whilst taking an active role in the day-to-day performance of the team.

Key Objectives

• Preparation of tax returns.
• Preparation of P11D forms.
• Dealing with routine HMRC correspondence.
• Dealing with routine client queries.
• Participate and support senior team members.
• Undertaking the work assigned to you in conjunction with relevant training.
• Ask questions of your colleagues and support network to understand knowledge of our systems, processes, and controls.
• Acknowledge all client correspondence in a professional manner.
• Undertake software training in core products.
• Understanding of the Firm's core hours and responsibilities.
• Use of the software and communication tools (email, telephone, Teams) to keep colleagues aware of your progress throughout the working day.
• Understand and complete the AML process for new and existing clients.
• Identify points within the records to be queried with the client and request additional information.
• Build confidence in using the communication platforms promoted by the Firm.
• Competently being able to manage your own time in context of work assigned with clear communication of progress to the management team.
• Undertake internal training courses and apprenticeship training.
• Take an active role in team meetings and discussions.
• Plan and prepare budgets for assignments, seeking assistance when further training is required.
• Learning to identify opportunities to go the extra mile for clients to exceed their client service expectations.
• Assist with administrative duties as required by the firm.
• Assist fellow colleagues and peers as required by the firm.

Benefits

• ATT and CTA study support following successful completion of probation
• Hybrid working available (typically 1-2 days per week from home)
• 37-hour working week: 7.4-hour days Monday to Thursday; 7-hour working day on Fridays
• Flexible working with core hours of 10:00am to 4:00pm
• Convenient commute via Park & Ride or train links (10-15 min walk from the station)

Ideal Candidate

• Some previous tax experience within an accountancy practice
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Motivated to study towards ATT and CTA qualifications