Tax Assistant

ProTalent Limited; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected accountancy practice in Southampton is seeking a Personal Tax Semi Senior/Senior to manage a varied portfolio of personal tax clients. You will prepare self-assessment tax returns and liaise directly with clients and HMRC. The role offers a competitive salary of £30,000 - £42,000 based on experience, full study support for ATT/CTA, and a supportive culture with real progression routes.

Benefits

Full study support for ATT/CTA

Flexible working

Team-oriented culture

Real progression routes

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in a UK accountancy practice in personal tax or mixed tax role.
• Strong knowledge of personal tax compliance and basic advisory.
• Excellent communication skills for client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of personal tax clients.
• Prepare and review self-assessment tax returns.
• Liaise with clients and HMRC.

Skills

Personal tax compliance

Client communication

Problem-solving

Education

ATT qualified or studying towards ATT/CTA

Job description

Personal Tax Semi Senior / Senior
Southampton | Accountancy Practice | Personal or Mixed Tax | 30,000 - 42,000 (DOE)

Are you an experienced personal tax professional looking to take the next step in your career? Do you enjoy building long-term client relationships and want a role where your development is genuinely supported?

We're working with a well-established and highly respected accountancy practice in Southampton, who are looking to expand their tax team with the addition of a Personal Tax Semi Senior or Senior. The role offers exposure to a varied client base, progression prospects, and a collaborative team environment.

The Role:

• Managing a portfolio of personal tax clients including business owners, landlords, HNWIs, and directors

• Preparing and reviewing self-assessment tax returns

• Supporting with P11Ds, capital gains tax and ad hoc personal tax queries

• Exposure to some corporation tax or mixed tax work if desired

• Liaising directly with clients and HMRC to resolve queries and provide advice

• Supporting junior members of the team (at Senior level)

About You:

• You'll have at least 2-3 years' experience in a UK accountancy practice in a personal tax or mixed tax role

• Ideally ATT qualified, or studying towards ATT / CTA (not essential)

• Strong knowledge of personal tax compliance and basic advisory

• A great communicator who enjoys working with clients directly

• Keen to grow in a firm where you'll be recognised and supported

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary depending on experience likely 30,000 - 42,000

• Full study support (if required) for ATT/CTA

• Flexible working and a supportive, team-oriented culture

• Real progression routes tailored to your strengths and ambitions

• A varied client base and an interesting, well-rounded portfolio

Interested? Whether you re currently in a tax-focused role or looking to transition from accounts into tax with some experience already under your belt, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Ryan at ProTalent for a confidential chat.