Tax and Accounts Semi-Senior

Michael Page (UK); Preston; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North-West Accountancy Group is seeking a Tax and Accounts Senior to join their welcoming team in Preston. This position involves managing a diverse range of clients, preparing accounts and tax returns, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contribution to auto-enrolled pension scheme

Commission for introducing new clients

Flexible working options

Professional subscriptions payment

Qualifications

• Experience in tax and accountancy.
• Excellent communication for client interaction.
• Strong understanding of tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Preparing tax and accounts for individuals and businesses.
• Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients.

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of HMRC regulations

Proficiency in accounting software

Education

Relevant academic qualifications in accounting

Tools

Sage

Xero

CCH Central

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Opportunity to join a new dynamic team

Great flexibility and a chance to gain valuable experience.

About Our Client

They are a leading North-West Accountancy Group known for a friendly and supportive team culture. Our wide range of clients provides the team with an interesting mix of industries and business types.

Job Description

• Managing a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Preparing tax and accounts for individual clients and businesses.
• Completing corporate, personal, and partnership tax returns.
• Producing year-end accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships, and Limited companies.
• Preparing VAT returns and occasional bookkeeping tasks.
• Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of tax laws and regulations.
• Ensuring all work complies with the firm's quality control standards.
• Assisting with ad-hoc tax and accounts projects as required.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Tax and Accounts Senior should have:

• Relevant academic qualifications in accounting or a related field.
• Skills in tax and accountancy demonstrated through experience.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with clients and team members.
• A strong understanding of HMRC regulations.
• Good working knowledge of accounting programmes, ideally with experience in Sage, Xero, and CCH Central.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary range of £30,000 - £40,000 per year.
• A 4-day, 35-hour workweek (with the option of a 4-day week).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (20 days for a 4-day week).
• Varied work in a friendly, supportive team.
• Flexible hybrid working options.
• Contribution to an auto-enrolled pension scheme.
• Group Income Protection Scheme.
• Payment of professional subscriptions.
• Commission for introducing new clients or work.

This exciting opportunity to join a leading firm in the property sector based in Preston is open for applications. Apply today to advance your career in tax and accounts.