Tax Accountant

Hill McGlynn Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Friendly working environment

Work-life balance

On-site parking

Long-term client relationships

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is looking for an experienced Tax Accountant to join a supportive team in Hadlow, Maidstone. This role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £42,000 and emphasizes client relationship management and work-life balance. Ideal candidates will be ATT qualified or possess equivalent experience in a practice environment. You'll manage your own client portfolio, prepare tax returns, and assist with compliance while enjoying a friendly atmosphere with flexibility and no excessive overtime expectations.

Qualifications

• Ideally ATT qualified or qualified by experience.
• Solid experience managing your own client portfolio.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Strong technical knowledge across personal tax.
• Attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio of clients.
• Prepare and review personal tax returns.
• Assist with corporation tax computations.
• Support partners with tax planning.
• Build strong client relationships.
• Liaise directly with HMRC.

Skills

ATT qualified or qualified by experience

Strong tax knowledge

Solid experience in a practice environment

Strong technical knowledge across personal tax

Communication skills

Experience using Tax Calc/QuickBooks

Job description

Tax Accountant (Experienced)

Job Title: Tax Accountant (Experienced)

Location

Hadlow, Maidstone

Salary

£40,000 - £42,000

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Tax Accountant to join a close-knit team. This role would suit someone looking to step away from a high‑pressure environment into a more balanced, relationship‑driven practice, while still working on a varied and interesting portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of your own portfolio of clients, delivering a high standard of compliance work alongside opportunities to get involved in advisory projects.
• Prepare and review personal tax returns with minimal supervision.
• Assist with and prepare corporation tax computations.
• Support partners with tax planning work, including income tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax matters.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, building strong and lasting relationships.
• Liaise directly with HMRC to resolve queries and manage correspondence.
• Ensure all compliance deadlines are met efficiently and accurately.

About You

• ATT qualified (or qualified by experience with strong tax knowledge and experience).
• Solid experience in a practice environment managing your own client portfolio.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of client relationships.
• Strong technical knowledge across personal tax, with some exposure to corporate tax.
• A calm, professional approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Looking for a long‑term role in a supportive and stable firm.
• Possesses strong and confident communication skills.
• Experience using Tax Calc/QuickBooks highly desirable.

What's On Offer

• A competitive salary reflective of your experience.
• A relaxed, friendly working environment with a strong team ethos.
• Real work‑life balance – no expectation of excessive overtime.
• Flexibility where needed to support personal commitments.
• On‑site parking and a pleasant rural office setting.
• The opportunity to build long‑term client relationships and take pride in your work.

Hours

This role would suit a full‑time individual working 35 hours per week or a part‑time individual working 4 days per week.

Ideal Candidate Snapshot

This role is ideal for someone who values quality of work, client relationships, and a positive working culture over a high‑pressure corporate environment.