Temporary Accountant; Personal Tax

GPN Recruitment is partnering with a growing London City-based accountancy firm to recruit a Temporary Personal Tax Senior for the upcoming personal tax busy season.

• Location: City of London
• Contract: Temporary - November to end of January, with a potentially earlier start
• Working arrangements: Initially office-based, with hybrid flexibility once settled in
• Rate: Dependent on experience

The firm takes a relationship-led approach, working closely with clients to support their businesses. Joining a diverse team during a period of growth, you will provide experienced support in reviewing personal tax returns and managing client queries.

• Review personal tax returns prepared by the firm's outsourced accounting team.
• Support a portfolio of approximately 80-150 clients, with generally straightforward tax affairs.
• Liaise directly with clients to obtain outstanding information and resolve queries.
• Identify any corrections required and coordinate these ahead of submission.
• Help keep work on track to meet the January filing deadline.
• Use Tax Calc and report to the Practice Manager or incoming Head of UK.

• Strong personal tax experience gained within an accountancy practice.
• Confident reviewing personal tax returns and identifying issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable liaising directly with clients and taking ownership of queries.
• Organised, dependable and able to work independently.

• A focused busy-season assignment within a growing firm.
• A role centred on review work and direct client contact.
• Hybrid flexibility once you are settled into the team.
• An anticipated November start through to the end of January, with scope to begin sooner.