Accounts and Tax Senior​/Assistant Manager

Position: Accounts and Tax Senior / Assistant Manager
An excellent job opportunity has arisen at an established accountancy firm in Leicester who are looking to hire an Accounts and Tax professional, anywhere from Senior to Manager grade, to join their expanding team. The firm can offer long-term progression, professional development, plus market-leading pay and benefits.

You will manage a varied portfolio of clients including individuals, sole traders, partnerships, landlords and high-net-worth individuals, providing high-quality compliance and personal tax planning services.

This is a broad and rewarding role covering personal tax, bookkeeping, VAT, sole trader and partnership accounts, and advisory work. You will also work closely with the Director to plan and prepare for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD ITSA), assist with ad-hoc tax matters and reports, and engage directly with clients to ensure they remain fully compliant and well supported.

Benefits:

Competitive salary
Performance related bonus
28 days annual leave
Company pension scheme
Health assured employee well-being service
Excellent personal development programmes to support career growth opportunities
Structured development as well as on the job practical training
Working and learning directly from Directors
Ability to progress all the way to the top!
Tea, coffee, and snacks provided daily
A supportive team environment, where your contribution is genuinely valued
Free parking.  

Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance & Advisory

Prepare and review self-assessment tax returns for individuals, sole traders, and partnerships
Manage clients with property rental income, including UK and overseas portfolios
Advise on Capital Gains Tax and available reliefs
Handle residence, domicile, and foreign income cases, including double taxation relief claims
Provide personal tax planning advice to optimise clients’ tax positions
Manage Let Property Campaign and Digital Disclosure Service submissions
Provide tax-efficient planning advice for high-net-worth clients
Liaise directly with HMRC on behalf of clients

Accounts, Bookkeeping & VAT

Prepare sole trader and partnership accounts from bookkeeping records
Review and file VAT returns, ensuring MTD compliance
Support clients using Xero and Dext, ensuring accuracy and efficiency

Client Management & Director Support

Work closely with the Director to develop and implement strategies for MTD ITSA readiness
Assist the Director with ad-hoc tax matters, technical research, and report preparation
Engage proactively with clients to explain requirements and keep them compliant with HMRC regulations
Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor to small business and personal tax clients
Confidently engage with clients to offer advice, solutions, and direction
Manage your own workload and meet deadlines without compromising quality