Accounts & Tax Assistant (Associate) - Making Tax Digital
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Taxation experts
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£48,500
(£24.87 per hour)
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Description
Accounts & Tax Assistant (Associate) – Making Tax Digital
Join our collaborative MTD team delivering compliant digital accounting services using modern tools.
The Role
Support clients with bookkeeping, quarterly submissions and VAT, working with colleagues to deliver accurate reporting and strong client service.
What you'll do
Bookkeeping & Compliance
About The MTD Team
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is a UK Government initiative requiring individuals and businesses to keep digital financial records and submit tax information through HMRC approved software. As a result, our clients increasingly need support with ongoing bookkeeping, VAT and real-time financial reporting.
Our MTD team has been established to meet this demand, providing a dedicated, efficient service focused on digital accounting, compliance and high-volume client delivery using cloud-based tools.
The team sits within our wider ABAS (Accounts, Business Advisory Services) function. While the work has a stronger focus on bookkeeping and tax compliance, you remain part of the same ABAS service line, with aligned development, support and progression opportunities.
How this team operates
Join our collaborative MTD team delivering compliant digital accounting services using modern tools.
The Role
Support clients with bookkeeping, quarterly submissions and VAT, working with colleagues to deliver accurate reporting and strong client service.
What you'll do
Bookkeeping & Compliance
- Prepare bookkeeping, reconciliations and income/expenditure
- Submit MTD Income Tax and VAT returns
- Prepare VAT returns for clients
- Maintain workflows and meet deadlines
- Use Xero, Dext and other systems
- Maintain data quality across platforms
- Support automation and efficiency improvements
- Respond to client queries professionally
- Escalate technical issues when needed
- Stay aware of regulatory changes
- Strong communication and client focus
- Experience with accounting software (Xero preferred)
- VAT knowledge (desirable)
- Awareness of efficiency and process improvement
- Able to work independently and in a team
- Studying towards or holding a qualification (e.g. ATT), or qualified by experience
- Experience in an accountancy practice
About The MTD Team
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is a UK Government initiative requiring individuals and businesses to keep digital financial records and submit tax information through HMRC approved software. As a result, our clients increasingly need support with ongoing bookkeeping, VAT and real-time financial reporting.
Our MTD team has been established to meet this demand, providing a dedicated, efficient service focused on digital accounting, compliance and high-volume client delivery using cloud-based tools.
The team sits within our wider ABAS (Accounts, Business Advisory Services) function. While the work has a stronger focus on bookkeeping and tax compliance, you remain part of the same ABAS service line, with aligned development, support and progression opportunities.
How this team operates
- Supporting a portfolio of clients with ongoing bookkeeping and MTD submissions
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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, and flexible benefits via FlexHub.
Career Progression
Dedicated career pathways, mentoring, learning programmes, and development opportunities to advance your expertise and leadership potential.
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