Accounts and Tax Assistant

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom. Role will be office based with opportunities to occasionally work from home.

Position: Part time (18 hours a week)

Salary: FT £30,000 - 35,000, to be pro rated to number of hours

Role Summary:

We are actively looking for an experienced accountant to join our rapidly growing practice. The main responsibility of the candidate will be to prepare self-assessments and sole trader tax returns. The successful candidate should have a good understanding of UK personal taxes although further training for any gaps in knowledge will be provided. The ability to be diligent, organised, and work as part of a small team is vital. It is envisaged that the role will not be client facing initially, however this could evolve over time as our practice continues to grow.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit annual self-assessment tax returns for individuals and sole traders;
• Support practice directors to prepare analysis and high level tax planning advice to clients;
• Prepare year-end accounts for sole traders and partnerships;
• Prepare annual and other communications for clients to explain tax-related issues, obligations, and potential tax savings;
• Liaise with HMRC as required to resolve administrative or minor tax matters;
• Support directors with client matters during HM Revenue & Customs inquiries and investigations;
• Onboard new clients onto our systems;
• Collaborate with the team to ensure a timely and accurate delivery of services; and
• Stay updated with the UK tax law to identify issues that impact our clients.

Essential qualifications and skills:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in self-assessment tax return preparation for individuals and sole traders.
• Good understanding of UK tax laws, regulations, and HMRC practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax-related issues in a clear and understandable manner.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Familiarity with TaxCalc and QuickBooks Online