Average Tax Accountant salary in the UK

An established and forward-thinking accountancy firm local to Nottingham are seeking a Tax Accountant to join their team.** Tax is an important part of this job, but it can either be part or the majority of the work, dependent on your preference – the role can include managing the Tax department if that suits your skills and ambitions ****The firm can also hire at an Accountant role (doing the work) or more of a Supervisor / Manager level, reviewing work and overseeing clients and potentially staff work**The firm are now seeking to hire a qualified (or potentially qualified by experience), senior member of the team, who can come in and hit the ground running. There is now a vacancy that can be any mix of accounts and tax, or it can be a role that focuses on one area of the two. The firm are ultimately open on the level and type of person which they hire, as they can shift things internally, to craft a role for the successful applicant.BenefitsHybrid working optionsFree on-site parking (available outside work hours)Lunches provided and a stocked staff kitchenNegotiable holiday allowancePotential for private medical cover after an initial periodThe firm are open within reason on the experience of the chosen person and can agree a bespoke salary and reward package to secure the right person for the long-term.They are seeking to hire a professional, who will get involved in personal and corporate tax work alongside accounts, with ideally an AAT and/or CTA/ACA/ACCA qualification to go alongside this. Main responsibilities (This list can be changed to suit the experience and wishes of the chosen candidate, with the blend of tax and accounts able to be changed):Accounts preparation, review of accounts and management of client accounts.Prepare/review CT600s, tax comps and iXBRL for SMEs; manage quarterly payments and group relief where relevant.Review quarterly/annual PSA, P11D(b) Capital allowances, loss relief, disclosures, and s455/DLA matters.File returns through TaxCalcMaintain WIP Shareholder extraction planning (salary/dividend mix), close company issues, s455/beneficial loans.CGT/Business Asset Disposal Relief, hold-over/gift relief basics; share reorganisations support.Property tax (individual/company), interest restrictions, ATED awareness.IHT basics (nil-rate bands, gifts, PETs/CLTs) and estate/trust compliance exposure.VAT touchpoints (registration, partial exemptions basics, option to tax triage) with hand-offs to specialists as needed.HMRC enquiries: draft responses, manage information requests, negotiate simple settlements.This is an excellent opportunity to build your tax knowledge while working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment.

We are recruiting for a Tax Accountant / Manager on behalf of a well-established accountancy firm, with the role being based at the firm’s Milton Keynes office. The firm provides high quality services to businesses and individuals, and this role will be to provide tax advisory and compliance services to a range of clients.This Tax Accountant / Manager role would suit either someone newly qualified as Tax Accountant or someone with over three years post qualified experience as Tax manager, hence the wide salary range advertised.As Tax Accountant / Manager your responsibilities will include:Manage and review corporate tax returns (CT600s), trust returns, and personal self-assessment tax returnsEnsuring all filings are completed accurately and submitted within HMRC deadlinesOversee VAT, PAYE, and other tax-related filings where requiredProvide proactive tax planning and advisory support to individuals and corporate clientsAdvise on areas such as capital gains tax, inheritance tax, dividend planning, and business restructuringAct as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients and communicate complex tax matters clearly and effectively to clientsBuild and maintain strong, trusted client relationships and deliver excellent client serviceSupervise and support junior members of the tax teamReview and provide feedback on work prepared by othersPromote efficient workflows and uphold quality standards across tax processesKeep up to date with current tax legislation and HMRC developments and keep clients and internal teams informed of relevant changes and implicationsIdentify opportunities to expand services or attract new clients and support proposalsPlease do apply for this role if you can satisfy the following criteria:Be qualified ACA, ACCA, CTA or ATTHave significant mixed tax experience gained within a UK accountancy practice environmentStrong up to date technical knowledge of UK legislationGood general IT skills and working knowledge of tax and accounting softwareExcellent written and verbal communication skillsBe we organised and able to work effectively within a team and independently when neededClient focussed approachSubmit your CV for this Tax Accountant / Manager roleUnfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a student or graduate visa.Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK.Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Tax AccountantOutskirts of Stevenage (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)Salary up to £60,000 per annumWe’re working with a well-established and growing business looking to bring in a Tax Accountant to strengthen their finance function.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working across a broad tax remit, partnering with the wider business, and playing a key role in ensuring compliance while adding commercial value.Reporting into the Head of Tax, you’ll be a key point of contact for all tax-related matters across multiple entities.This is a varied position combining compliance, reporting, and business partnering.You will:Prepare and review corporate tax computations and returns across multiple entitiesSupport quarterly tax reporting, including forecasts and budgeting inputsAssist with statutory reporting, including IFRS-related tax disclosuresAnalyse tax data and provide insights to support decision-makingWork closely with the wider finance team and non-finance stakeholdersSupport VAT and indirect tax processes, including property-related VAT where applicableLiaise with HMRC and external advisorsContribute to ongoing improvements in tax processes and controlsSupport and mentor junior team membersGet involved in ad hoc projects across the groupAbout YouWe’re looking for someone who is both technically strong and commercially aware.You’ll ideally have:A recognised qualification (ATT, ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent)Solid experience in corporate tax and complianceExposure to VAT and broader tax mattersStrong analytical skills and high attention to detailConfidence working with financial systems (e.g. Alphatax or similar – beneficial but not essential)Advanced Excel capabilityThe ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritiesA proactive, solutions-focused mindsetStrong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the businessThis role offers real breadth, you won’t just be “doing returns.” You’ll be part of a collaborative finance team, gaining exposure across the business and playing a meaningful role in shaping tax processes and supporting growth.