Tax Accountant – London (Hybrid)

Our Central London client is actively seeking a stellar and experienced Tax Accountant to join their team as Assistant Manager – Accounts & Corporation Tax. This is an exciting role with an opportunity for progression. The individual who takes on this role will have good communication skills and a desire to work with our team and clients to deliver a great accounts and tax service for corporations. 

About the Workplace 

This innovative ICAEW firm specialises in finance, accounting and tax services that help ambitious entrepreneurs grow and thrive. Founded by two former ‘Big Four’ colleagues to bring a different approach to accounting, this practice advises a client base of innovative technology, science, engineering, and consumer companies. 

They use technology to its full potential, which makes it a highly collaborative environment for clients, colleagues and associates. The culture is supportive and flexible, and hybrid-working is available — it is an exciting and rewarding practice to work for. 

About the Role

The primary responsibility for the Assistant Manager – Accounts & Corporation Tax role is the preparation of corporation financial statements under FRS 105 and FRS 102, as well as the preparation of the annual corporation tax returns.

The position is “hands-on” and may also require the person to support other areas of the client-facing or operational parts of the business. This will allow the individual to be actively involved in the growth of the business using new technology to improve the way we work.

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of the financial statement and corporation tax return process for our clients
• Good understanding of bookkeeping is essential in order to support our bookkeeping team or clients where required
• Provide technical accounting advice, supported by senior team
• Help manage the workflow and deadlines for the accounts and tax returns
• Keep clients informed of the progress of their accounts and returns, as well as managing client expectations

You will deliver a fantastic client experience and build strong client relationships, ensuring that a standardised financial statement and tax preparation process is followed. Technical accounting advice and guidance will be provided to clients or the internal team as required.

Is this you?

You are either ACA or ACCA qualified with at least two years of post-qualification experience in a similar role. You are a positive, personable and responsive communicator with a collaborative spirit and desire to deliver great service.

Experience:

• Fully qualified (ACA or ACCA) chartered accountant with at least two (2) years of  relevant post-qualification experience
• 4-5 years of experience working in a  practice environment (ideally in a medium-sized practice) 
• Good knowledge of FRS 102 and FRS 105 and applicable reporting standards
• Strong proficiency with corporation tax returns and compliance

Personal attributes:

• Responsive: an excellent communicator with clients (particularly over video calls), phone and email
• Self-starter: you are proactive and prepared to ask questions when unsure
• Collaborative: you enjoy working in a collegiate environment, supporting others, and seeking help where required
• Ambitious: you have a hunger to progress, learn and develop in your role

Other important criteria:

• You are a resident of and legally authorised to work in the United Kingdom without the need of visa sponsorship
• You are ideally able to start as soon as possible. 

What’s in it for you? 

This is an opportunity to work with fantastic clients and colleagues in a supportive, tech-forward environment. 

• Role: Assistant Manager – Accounts & Corporation Tax
• Location: Central London, hybrid (2-3 days in office)
• Position: Full time, permanent  
• Salary: Up to £52,000 DOE
• Benefits: Discretionary bonus, 7% matched pension, health insurance, 25 days holiday

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to see your CV — apply today!