Tax Accountant

In Cork; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Cambridge is seeking a Tax/Accounts Professional to manage client tax compliance and ensure timely delivery of services. This hands-on role offers autonomy and requires strong personal tax experience. The ideal candidate will communicate confidently with clients and possess good knowledge of HMRC processes. Competitive compensation and potential study support are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing Self-Assessment tax returns for individuals and unincorporated businesses.
• Desire to work with minimal supervision and strong attention to detail.
• Qualified AAT or similar, or strong experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Self-Assessment tax returns for various clients.
• Review client information and liaise directly.
• Ensure all work is accurate and compliant.
• Support colleagues during busy periods.

Skills

Strong personal tax compliance experience

Confident communication with clients

Ability to work independently

Good knowledge of HMRC processes

Competent IT skills

Education

AAT qualified or part-qualified ATT/ACA/ACCA

Tools

TaxCalc

Microsoft Office

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Tax & Accounts Professional – Cambridge

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Tax/Accounts Professional to join our clients Cambridge office. This is a hands‑on role with genuine autonomy, ideal for someone confident in personal tax compliance and comfortable managing their own client portfolio. It offers autonomy, variety, and direct client contact within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Self‑Assessment tax returns for individuals, landlords, sole traders, partnerships, and directors.
• Review client information, identify missing details, and liaise directly with clients.
• Ensure all personal tax work is accurate, compliant, and delivered on time.
• (Desirable) Prepare year‑end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and small limited companies.
• Assist with bookkeeping and VAT returns when required.
• Act as the first point of contact for your clients, handling queries promptly and professionally.
• Manage your workload independently while supporting the wider team during busy periods.

About You

Essential:

• Strong personal tax compliance experience within a UK accountancy practice.
• Confident communicating directly with clients.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good knowledge of HMRC processes and personal tax legislation.
• Experience preparing Self‑Assessment tax returns for individuals and unincorporated businesses.
• Competent IT skills, including accounting/tax software (ideally TaxCalc) and Microsoft Office.

Desirable:

• Experience preparing accounts for unincorporated businesses or small companies.
• Bookkeeping and VAT return experience.
• Familiarity with Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified, ATT/ACA/ACCA part‑qualified, or a strong QBE will all be considered.
• Study support may be available but is not required.

Personal Attributes

• Professional, proactive, and self‑motivated.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with a client‑focused approach.
• Reliable, adaptable, and able to take ownership of tasks from start to finish.