Personal Tax Accountant

TPF Recruitment; Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Kingston upon Thames seeks a Personal Tax Advisor to join their team. This role offers significant autonomy and opportunities for growth, working with an entrepreneurial client base. With a focus on tax compliance and advisory services, you will have a pivotal role in shaping the tax department and supporting a collaborative culture.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Extra day off for your birthday

Study support and ongoing training

Clear career progression plan

Flexible working arrangements

Friendly team culture

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in a tax role within an accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of personal tax and compliance.
• Experience reviewing work prepared by junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal tax portfolio of 150-200 clients.
• Prepare and review self-assessment tax returns.
• Identify tax planning opportunities.

Skills

Personal tax knowledge

Communication

Client management

Education

ATT qualified

CTA qualified (desirable)

Job description

Job Description
Personal Tax Advisor - Accountancy Practice Kingston upon Thames £45,000 - £55,000 (DOE)

TPF Recruitment are proud to be supporting an established, independent accountancy practice in their search for a talented Personal Tax Advisor to join their Kingston upon Thames office.

Are you a personal tax professional looking for that next step where you can really make an impact and help shape the future of a tax department? Do you enjoy working closely with entrepreneurial clients, offering bespoke advice and solutions that make a real difference?

If so, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

About the Firm:

This is a forward-thinking and growing accountancy practice with a client base made up largely of small and medium-sized businesses. This role is primarily based in their Kingston office, with hybrid flexibility (3 days office, 2 days remote). The business is built on a strong foundation of technical excellence, client care and a collaborative culture.

The Opportunity:

You'll be joining as a Personal Tax Advisor, reporting directly to a partner and taking on a key role in developing and leading the personal tax function over time. It's a role with plenty of autonomy, scope to grow into a leadership position, and real influence over how the department evolves.

You'll be working closely with company directors and sole traders, providing high-quality tax compliance and advisory services. There's a real mix of interesting clients and complex work here, including plenty of tax planning opportunities.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Managing a varied personal tax portfolio of 150-200 clients
• Preparing and reviewing self-assessment tax returns, including complex cases
• Handling P11Ds and ad hoc tax queries
• Spotting tax planning opportunities across income tax, CGT, property and inheritance tax
• Providing advisory support to both personal and corporate clients
• Supporting junior team members and reviewing their work
• Liaising with partners, and proactively managing client deadlines and expectations
• Occasionally travelling into the central London office for client meetings

Requirements
What We're Looking For:

• ATT qualified (CTA desirable, but not essential)
• Around 5 years' experience in a tax role within an accountancy practice
• Strong knowledge of personal tax, CGT, and mainstream compliance areas
• Excellent communicator, with the ability to explain tax matters clearly to a range of clients
• Experience reviewing work prepared by junior staff
• Able to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Based within commuting distance to Kingston upon Thames - essential

Benefits
What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary depending on experience (£45,000 - £55,000)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Study support and ongoing training
• Clear career progression plan - the path to Personal Tax Director is within reach
• Flexible working (3 days in-office, 2 remote)
• Friendly and collaborative team culture

This is more than just another tax job. It's a genuine opportunity to step into a pivotal role and grow something of your own within a supportive and forward-thinking practice.

If this sounds like the kind of role you've been waiting for, get in touch with us at Kourtney Luckett at TPF Recruitment today for a confidential chat; [e-mail].