Tax Semi Senior

IPS Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ips Group in Doncaster is seeking a Personal Tax Semi Senior to join an established independent firm of accountants. You will handle personal tax compliance, client support, and some payroll for a varied client base, acting as a primary contact for clients and working with colleagues for a responsive service.

The role emphasises building strong client relationships, meeting deadlines, and broadening technical knowledge within a friendly, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal tax within an accountancy practice.
• Strong communication and client-focused approach.
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of personal tax clients, preparing and submitting self-assessment tax returns.
• Deal with personal tax queries and provide practical advice on routine tax matters.
• Maintain regular contact with clients and build effective working relationships.
• Prepare and process payroll for a selection of clients, including submissions and queries.
• Act as a point of contact for general client enquiries and signpost to colleagues when needed.
• Liaise with the accounts team on matters affecting clients' tax affairs.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure personal tax work is completed accurately and on time.

Skills

Personal tax

Education

ATT Studier or QBE

Job description

An established independent firm of accountants in central Doncaster is looking to recruit a Personal Tax Semi Senior. The practice has a varied client base and offers a friendly, professional working environment where building strong client relationships is an important part of the service.

This is a varied position combining personal tax compliance, client support and some payroll responsibilities. The successful candidate will be a key point of contact for clients, dealing with a broad range of queries and working closely with colleagues across the practice to ensure clients receive a responsive and efficient service.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of personal tax clients, preparing and submitting self-assessment tax returns.
• Deal with personal tax queries and provide practical advice on routine tax matters.
• Maintain regular contact with clients, building effective working relationships.
• Prepare and process payroll for a selection of clients, including associated submissions and queries.
• Act as a point of contact for general client enquiries, resolving matters directly or referring them to the appropriate colleague.
• Liaise with the accounts team on matters affecting clients' tax affairs.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure personal tax compliance work is completed accurately and on time.

Candidate profile

• Previous experience in personal tax within an accountancy practice.
• ATT Studier or qualified by experience, with a good working knowledge of personal tax compliance.
• Strong communication skills and a client focused approach.
• Comfortable handling a variety of client queries and recognising when specialist input is required.
• Well organised, with the ability to manage deadlines and prioritise work.
• Some exposure to corporate tax would be beneficiaal but not essential.

Salary and benefits

• Salary circa £30,000 - £32,000 or potentially more for a suitably experienced candidate.
• Full-time, office-based position in central Doncaster.
• Established independent accountancy practice with a varied client portfolio.
• Opportunity to broaden technical knowledge and develop client advisory skills.