Azets
Accounts & Tax Assistant (Associate) - Making Tax Digital
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(MTD) Accounts & Business Advisory – Associate
As a Making Tax Digital (MTD) Assistant, you’ll prepare quarterly MTD and VAT submissions and end-of-year declarations, ensuring UK tax compliance. You’ll join a newly formed, collaborative team using automation tools to improve efficiency, accuracy and client outcomes.
The Role
- Prepare monthly and quarterly bookkeeping, bank reconciliations and income/expenditure
- Prepare and submit MTD Income Tax and VAT returns to HMRC
- Prepare VAT returns for general clients where required
- Maintain workflows, meeting strict deadlines
- Use digital tools such as Xero and Dext
Core & Technical Skills
- Professional, confident client communication and query resolution
- Strong client service focus with appropriate escalation
- Understanding of job recovery, efficiency and continuous improvement
- Experience with accounting software (Xero preferred)
- VAT compliance knowledge desirable
- Awareness of legislative changes and emerging risks
Commitment & Values
- Comply with Azets processes, values and people strategy
- Manage personal workload and chargeable time
- Work independently while contributing as a team player
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Qualifications
- Studying towards or holding an accountancy or tax qualification (e.g. ATT), or qualified by experience, with skills developed in an accountancy practice.
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Family, Leave & Support
- Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption leave
- Fertility treatment support
- Birthday day off
- Holiday buy/sell
- Flexible working policy
Health & Wellbeing
- EAP
- 24/7 GP Access
- Private Medical
- Dental
- Health Assessments
- Cash Plans
- Life Assurance
- YuLife for challenges & rewards
Lifestyle & Flexibility
- Hybrid working
- EV scheme
- Tech & home purchase options
- Travel insurance
- Employee discounts platform
- Flexible benefits via FlexHub
Career Progression
- Dedicated career pathways
- Mentoring
- Learning programmes
- Development opportunities to advance your expertise and leadership potential
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Inclusion & Accessibility
We are proud to be a Mindful Employer and Disability Confident Employer. Creating an inclusive workplace isn’t just a statement – it’s something we live every day.
At Azets, we value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Even if your experience doesn’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – you might be a great fit for another opportunity.
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At Azets, our purpose is to improve the lives of our clients, colleagues and communities, in a sustainable way.
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