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Job Description: Tax Associate
Location: Hybrid – Penarth, Cardiff or Teddington (1-2 days per month onsite)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualification)
About the Role
Our client need a Tax Associate to join their growing tax operations team. Reporting to the Tax Operations Manager, you will support the delivery of personal tax and Self Assessment services for sole traders, self-employed individuals, and landlords. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their tax career within a modern, digital-first tax service ahead of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for ITSA.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and submit Self Assessment tax returns (SA100) for sole traders, self-employed individuals, and landlords
- Prepare partnership returns (SA800) and supporting schedules
- Handle tax computations for mixed income sources including employment, dividends, rental income, CIS, and foreign income
- Support Capital Gains Tax calculations and disclosures
- Respond to HMRC correspondence including PAYE queries, compliance requests, and penalty appeals
- Liaise with clients to obtain and verify financial records (P60s, P45s, dividend vouchers, CIS statements, rental schedules)
- Maintain accurate records and workflow trackers to ensure deadlines are met
- Support senior team members with ad hoc tax queries and projects
- Assist with MTD for ITSA readiness as the service scales
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Person Specification
Essential
- 2-4 years experience in UK personal tax or Self Assessment within a practice environment
- Working knowledge of tax software (TaxCalc, CCH, IRIS, or similar)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy under pressure
- Good communication skills, confident liaising with clients and HMRC
- Organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
Desirable
- ATT part-qualified or actively studying (or ACCA equivalent)
- Experience with rental accounts, CGT, or CIS
- Familiarity with MTD for ITSA
- Exposure to cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks)
What We Offer
- Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum
- Hybrid working: 1-2 days per month onsite in Penarth/Cardiff or Teddington
- Health Cash Plan (Benenden Health)
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Salary sacrifice options (car, pension, Cycle to Work)
- Discretionary Christmas bonus
- 24/7 Online GP
- Fuel discount card
- Retail discounts and rewards
- Study support for ATT/ACCA if applicable
- Clear progression path within a growing tax service
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About Adroit Jobs
Adroit Jobs is a specialist recruitment consultancy supporting businesses across the UK in finding exceptional talent. We work closely with our clients to understand their needs and connect them with candidates who can make a real difference. Whether you are at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, we are here to help you find the right opportunity.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this role, please get in touch with Raheel Rana at Adroit Jobs:
- Email: raheel.r@adroitjobs.co.uk
- Mobile: +447770174959
We look forward to hearing from you.
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