Accounts and Tax Assistant

An excellent job opportunity has arisen at an established accountancy firm in Leicester who are looking to hire an Accounts and Tax Assistant to join their expanding team. The firm can offer long-term progression, professional development, plus market-leading pay and benefits.

You will manage a varied portfolio of clients including individuals, sole traders, partnerships, landlords and high-net-worth individuals, providing high-quality compliance and personal tax planning services.

This is a broad and rewarding role covering personal tax, bookkeeping, VAT, sole trader and partnership accounts, and advisory work. You will also work closely with the Director to plan and prepare for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD ITSA), assist with ad-hoc tax matters and reports, and engage directly with clients to ensure they remain fully compliant and well supported.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Performance related bonus
• 28 days annual leave
• Company pension scheme
• Health assured employee well-being service
• Excellent personal development programmes to support career growth opportunities
• Structured development as well as on the job practical training
• Working and learning directly from Directors
• Ability to progress all the way to the top!
• Tea, coffee, and snacks provided daily
• A supportive team environment, where your contribution is genuinely valued
• Free parking. 

Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance & Advisory

• Prepare and review self-assessment tax returns for individuals, sole traders, and partnerships
• Manage clients with property rental income, including UK and overseas portfolios
• Advise on Capital Gains Tax and available reliefs
• Handle residence, domicile, and foreign income cases, including double taxation relief claims
• Provide personal tax planning advice to optimise clients’ tax positions
• Manage Let Property Campaign and Digital Disclosure Service submissions
• Provide tax-efficient planning advice for high-net-worth clients
• Liaise directly with HMRC on behalf of clients

Accounts, Bookkeeping & VAT

• Prepare sole trader and partnership accounts from bookkeeping records
• Review and file VAT returns, ensuring MTD compliance
• Support clients using Xero and Dext, ensuring accuracy and efficiency

Client Management & Director Support

• Work closely with the Director to develop and implement strategies for MTD ITSA readiness
• Assist the Director with ad-hoc tax matters, technical research, and report preparation
• Engage proactively with clients to explain requirements and keep them compliant with HMRC regulations
• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor to small business and personal tax clients
• Confidently engage with clients to offer advice, solutions, and direction
• Manage your own workload and meet deadlines without compromising quality