Tax Accountant - Independent Firm, Suffolk
$45,000–$60,000 year
HybridSudbury Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Prepare and review accurate, timely UK tax returns, including self-assessment, corporation tax, VAT, and PAYE/PRSI filings. Perform detailed financial reconciliations to ensure data accuracy and compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS. Manage client bookkeeping, financial reporting, and month-end processes using Sage Accounting and QuickBooks. Deliver tax advisory and planning services, identifying opportunities to enhance tax efficiency and ensure compliance. Serve as a key point of contact for clients, HMRC, and external stakeholders to resolve queries and maintain regulatory adherence. This flexible role offers hybrid working arrangements with a clear path to Team Manager and Partner.
Required Qualifications
- Must be able to commute to the Sudbury, Suffolk area.
- Professional qualification in either ATT or CTA, or equivalent, with full membership or nearing final stages.
- Hands-on experience in tax accounting within a professional services environment, preferably in an independent firm.
- Solid understanding of UK GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Proven proficiency in Sage Accounting and QuickBooks for financial management and reporting.
- In-depth knowledge of corporation tax, VAT, and personal tax systems.
- Experience preparing and submitting tax returns and managing HMRC correspondence.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a track record of building trusted client relationships.
Desired Qualifications
- Openness to flexible working arrangements and contributing to an agile, modern practice.
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