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Tax Accountant Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

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Last updated 5 November 2025
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A Tax Accountant, or Tax Adviser helps clients with their income tax statements. Their duties include submitting client tax returns, explaining tax law and tax planning.

What does a Tax Accountant do?

Tax Accountants help clients prepare and submit their annual income tax returns. They help clients maximise their deductions and receive the largest possible returns. They also ensure their clients meet their legal obligations and submit returns adhering to tax regulations. They also offer tax planning services, which help clients prepare for their future. Tax Accountants work with individual and business clients with a range of tax needs and annual incomes. They help accounting and finance firms increase customer loyalty and positive word-of-mouth recommendations. Many people see the same Tax Accountants throughout their working lives.

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Tax Accountant Job Description Examples:

Example 1

Our client, a leading accountancy firm in Central London is looking to recruit a Mixed Tax Semi Senior.

This is a Mixed Tax role, covering Personal Tax, Corporate Tax, VAT, Tax Planning and providing general advice to clients.

Working closely with a manager at the firm, your main will be responsible for drafting personal tax and corporation tax returns for a broad range of clients. You will also have the opportunity to get involved in tax planning work for HNWIs and advisory work.

To be considered for this role, you must:

- Have a minimum of 2 years experience at a UK accountancy firm

- Be able to draft self assessment tax returns

- Be able to draft CT600s for a broad range of corporate clients

- Ideally be studying towards the ATT / CTA qualification (ACCA will also be considered)

- Have good client facing skills

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and capable Tax Accountant to join an impressive firm who are known for enabling staff to progress. The firm offer hybrid working, so you will be able to work from home for part of the week.

If you are interested in this position and have relevant experience, please apply today!

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £32,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • Company pension
  • Life insurance
  • Private medical insurance
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
  • Bonus scheme

Work Location: Hybrid remote in ID: 75605

Example 2

Job description

An excellent opportunity for an ambitious, hardworking individual with a professional background to join this well respected,forward thinking Accountancy Practice.

Kyzen is a young, exciting firm that offers a tailored service to their clients, with services covering both accounts & tax.

Kyzen’s client base is made up of mostly sports professionals including football, rugby & cricket players at a variety of different levels.

Working in a friendly and supportive environment, the successful candidate will work in a varied role whilst being supported through professional qualifications (ACCA). You will also receive a competitive remuneration package and excellent opportunities for career development.

The Tax Junior will be responsible for:
  • Personal Tax Return preparation for sole traders, professional athletes , and partnerships.
  • Completion of Personal tax returns.
  • Liaising directly with clients.
  • Liaising directly with HMRC
  • Attending client meetings with Tax Senior.
  • Assisting Tax Senior.
  • The preparation of financial statements / record.
  • General administrative tax

The successful candidate may have the below skills and experience however that are not required :
  • Experience in compilation of financial statements to review stage.
  • Experience of cloud-based software (Quickbooks/Xero etc) would be an advantage.
  • Experience with Microsoft office.
  • Confident and professional communication skills.
  • GCSE Maths and English Language C grade or equivalent.
  • A genuine interest in sport.
  • A genuine interest in progressing your accounting career.
  • A Levels (preferable)
  • Full and Clean UK Driving Licence (preferable)
  • Experience in preparation of corporation or personal taxation computations
  • Confident and professional communication skills

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £16,000.00 per year

Additional pay:
  • Bonus scheme
  • Loyalty bonus
  • Performance bonus
Benefits:
  • On-site to Friday

Example 3

We are an established boutique research & development firm and due to further expansion, we are looking for an experienced R&D Tax Accountant who is also able to work alongside other team members.

Although the position is more biased towards financial analysis the ability to produce technical reports would be advantageous but not essential.

The financial responsibilities include calculation of financial information, aiding the submission of R&D tax claims, supporting each other and the development, teaching and management of the team.

You will work alongside the Technical Consultants and wider team to collate and prepare financial reports that support your client’s innovation claim for submission to HMRC.

You will work closely with the client visiting their premises from time to time to help you understand their unique operation/situation, liaise with the client’s Accountant to obtain and collate relevant information including Corporation Tax computations and Annual Returns, to help you calculate the value of an R&D claim.

The successful candidate will need to have good commercial/business acumen. You should have a sound understanding of HMRC, R&D and BEIS Guidelines.

You will be a confident communicator and be comfortable liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients, competent in analysing business accounts and using excel software.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

Experience of working in an accounting, tax or R&D environment

Experience of continued professional development

Minimum of two years experience

Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

Strong IT skills

Clear, polite telephone manner

Competent in the use of Office and Outlook

Polite and confident

Flexible and cooperative

A motivated, forward thinker

Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required

High levels of integrity and loyalty

Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations

Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations

Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the client

Commitment to ongoing professional development

Effectively utilises resources

Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

AAT/ATT/ACCA/ACA/CTA

Full UK drivers’ licence

Ability to prepare technical reports

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From £35,000.00 per year

Additional pay:
  • Performance bonus
Benefits:
  • Company pension
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
  • No ID: Senior R&D Tax Accountant

Example 4

Are you looking for the next step in your Personal or Corporate Tax career? Are you ICAEW/ACCA/CTA qualified? We have three opportunities from Trainee Tax through to Senior Manager level!

We are looking for a Corporate Tax Manager/Senior Manager & Personal Tax Assistant Manager to join our clients well-established Tax department in Taunton!

You would be joining a Best Companies 2021 “Outstanding Place to Work”, top 50 employer in the South West, and one of accountancy’s 10 best firms to work for!

Enable Futures are operating as an employment business on behalf of its client and recruiting for Corporate Tax Manager/Senior Manager & Personal Tax Assistant Manager to join our well-established Tax department in Taunton!

The working hours are Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 17.00pm with some remote working. The annual salary is very competitive based on skills, qualifications and experience – Circa £30,000 - £55,000 PA!

Package:

 Company pension.
 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
 Car parking onsite.
 Some remote working.
 Career development & support.
 Wellness programme.
 Charity work.
 Qualification financial support.

Key Responsibilities:
  • As a Tax Manager, you will work closely with our Tax Partners, Directors, and other Senior Managers. You will help lead the Taunton and Firm wide Tax team whilst also delivering an exceptional Corporate and Business Tax service to our clients.
  • As an Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for looking after and advising high net worth individuals on personal tax. You will assist in the management of a portfolio of personal tax clients along with general tax compliance work and tax advice. We would expect you to have a working knowledge of all relevant tax rules and requirements, deal with most client queries as they arise, and be able to supervise more junior colleagues.

Experience, attributes & skills sought:
  • Business and Corporation Tax experience
  • Managerial experience
  • ACCA/ICAEW/CTA Qualified
  • Strong track record of Tax CPD and high level of current legislation knowledge
  • Excellent IT skills and software capability
  • Passionate about great service in order to provide a high level of client care
  • Approachable, team player and willing to act as a staff mentor to CTA trainees and newly qualified tax staff
  • Personal Tax experience
  • ICAEW/ACCA/CTA Qualified
  • Strong track record of Tax CPD and high level of current legislation knowledge
  • Excellent IT skills and software capability

The closing date is 18th July 2022.

To Apply: Please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to Jack Beaugie. If you have the transferable skills required she will call and email with more information and discuss this with you confidentially within 48 hours. You can also find Jack on LinkedIn – send him a message!

By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website. Enable Futures are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £30,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • On-site parking
  • Wellness programmes
  • Work from home
Schedule:
  • Monday to ID: Tax Accountant

Example 5

Job Title: Tax Accountant

PQE: Experiences in accounts or Finance Department (3-4 Years)

Location: Burnley, Lancashire

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000

Hours: 8:30 to 5:00

Our Company
Who We Are
We are a Family owned group of Companies. As a Group we have been dealing with Property Management (both UK commercial and residential properties as well as Dubai Properties) and IT Services (Internet Services and Phone Services) for over 30 years. Our Company which we are recruiting for, which is part of a group of Companies (Find UK Property, Rent UK Property & Sell UK Property), have been operating for just over 10 years now.

What We Do
We offer a fully client based serviced approach to investing in properties. We acquire properties from the open market, renovate them to a set standard and specification, pass them onto our lettings department for maintenance and management and we resell to investors

We have our Property Surveying Department, Renovations Department, Lettings & Maintenance Department, Legal Department and relevant Sales & Marketing Departments etc. We do everything in-company. We are expanding and are looking for new recruits – we have recently moved to a brand new fully refurbished larger office as a result of this expansion.

Due to our success, we have recently been featured on the popular BBC TV Show Homes Under the Hammer numerous times The BBC really liked our model and featured Our Company in TWO further episodes!

The Role

A new opportunity has arisen in an expanding property management company.

We are looking for a bright account assistant to assist in our busy finance and office management department.

Key Duties Include

· Clients Annual Tax Return

· Monthly Payroll

· Assist Monthly Management Accounts

· Bank Reconciliations

· Supplier statement reconciliations

· Reconcile Company Credit Cards statements

· Inputting Invoices onto Sage

· Reconcile Projects cost

· Communicate effectively with other departments to ensure invoices and discrepancies are dealt with in a timely and accurate manner.

· Other ad-hoc tasks as required.

The ideal candidate will be:

· Studying AAT or a recent graduate in the fields of Accountancy/Finance

· Confident with great attention to details

· With good telephone manner and excellent “people skills”

· Confident to work as part of a team and on their own, have an excellent telephone manner and high levels of attention to detail and accuracy.

In return, the candidate will benefit from

· Free pay day lunch once a month

· Free continental breakfast every day

· Company events

· Regular ‘treat days’ within teams

· Medical Care

· Support, training & professional development

· Regular 1-1 reviews with manager to discuss career progression

· Mileage fully covered if travelling at work

· Additional pay if working on Saturdays

· Free Parking on site

· Flexible Working

· 32 Days Holiday (Inc Bank)

· Birthday as Holiday

· On Site Canteen

· Working in a long, established and reputable business

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Discounted or free food
  • On-site parking
  • Private medical insurance
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Location: One location
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Tax Accountant duties and responsibilities

Tax Accountants perform several tasks while helping clients with their tax affairs. Their duties and responsibilities typically include:

  • Analysing client financial records for the last financial year
  • Identifying potential tax deductions and savings clients have not considered
  • Requesting additional information from clients for processing tax returns
  • Advising clients about tax laws and how to meet requirements
  • Completing and submitting tax returns on behalf of clients
  • Liaising with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) on clients’ behalf to ensure it processes client returns efficiently and accurately
  • Developing tax planning strategies to help clients secure their financial futures

Tax Accountant skills and qualifications

Tax Accountants need technical and interpersonal skills to effectively help their clients. A successful Tax Accountant candidate will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications that typically include:

  • In-depth understanding of current tax laws, including laws about pay-as-you-earn, self-employment, business and investment taxes
  • Math skills for calculating deductions and other tax calculations
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex tax matters in accessible terms
  • Problem-solving and analytical thinking skills to help clients legally maximise their returns and reduce tax burdens
  • Organisation and multi-tasking skills for working on several clients’ tax returns at once
  • Computer and online literacy, including confidence using accounting software and the HMRC online portal

Tax Accountant experience requirements

Accounting and finance firms usually prefer Tax Accountants who are familiar with processing tax returns. This experience may come from prior experience working as a specialised Tax Accountant or as a General Accountant. Some accounting firms also hire Tax Accountants with transferrable skills from other careers. For example, a Lawyer experienced in tax law could transition into a Tax Accountant role.

Tax Accountant education and training requirements

Tax accountants need at least an Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification, such as an AAT advanced diploma. Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) qualifications are more advanced and desirable. However, many firms hire aspiring Tax Accountants before they achieve these qualifications and support them in their studies. Degrees in accountancy or mathematics are desirable. However, some firms accept any degree holders into graduate training programmes. People with good GCSEs and A levels can work as trainee Tax Accountants. A Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Professional Services (Tax) can also help people find work as a Tax Accountant.

Tax Accountant salary expectations

According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for a Tax Accountant in the UK is £43,103 per year. Salaries vary according to experience, education, employer and their location.

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