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A well-established and reputable accounting practice are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Tax Accountant to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and driven individual who is CTA (Chartered Tax Adviser) qualified and has experience across various tax areas.

Main duties & responsibilities include:

• Provide expert tax advice and services across a wide range of tax ar.

Are you a personal tax professional looking for that next step where you can really make an impact and help shape the future of a tax department? Do you enjoy working closely with entrepreneurial clients, offering bespoke advice and solutions that make a real difference?

If so, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

This is a forward-thinking and growing accountancy practice with a client base made up largely of small and medium-sized businesses. This role is primarily based in their Kingston office, with hybrid flexibility (3 days office, 2 days remote). The business is built on a strong foundation of technical excellence, client care and a collaborative culture.

You’ll be joining as a Personal Tax Advisor , reporting directly to a partner and taking on a key role in developing and leading the personal tax function over time. It’s a role with plenty of autonomy, scope to grow into a leadership position, and real influence over how the department evolves.

You’ll be working closely with company directors and sole traders, providing high-quality tax compliance and advisory services. There’s a real mix of interesting clients and complex work here, including plenty of tax planning opportunities.

Managing a varied personal tax portfolio of 150-200 clients

Preparing and reviewing self-assessment tax returns, including complex cases

Handling P11Ds and ad hoc tax queries

Spotting tax planning opportunities across income tax, CGT, property and inheritance tax

Providing advisory support to both personal and corporate clients

Supporting junior team members and reviewing their work

Liaising with partners, and proactively managing client deadlines and expectations

Occasionally travelling into the central London office for client meetings

ATT qualified (CTA desirable, but not essential)

Around 5 years’ experience in a tax role within an accountancy practice

Strong knowledge of personal tax, CGT, and mainstream compliance areas

Excellent communicator, with the ability to explain tax matters clearly to a range of clients

Experience reviewing work prepared by junior staff

Able to work independently, as well as part of a team

Based within commuting distance to Kingston upon Thames – essential

Competitive salary depending on experience (£45,000 - £55,000)

25 days holiday + bank holidays

An extra day off for your birthday

Study support and ongoing training

Clear career progression plan – the path to Personal Tax Director is within reach

Flexible working (3 days in-office, 2 remote)

Friendly and collaborative team culture

This is more than just another tax job. It’s a genuine opportunity to step into a pivotal role and grow something of your own within a supportive and forward-thinking practice.

If this sounds like the kind of role you’ve been waiting for, get in touch with us at Kourtney Luckett at  TPF Recruitment today for a confidential chat;

TPF Recruitment are supporting a well-established and highly regarded independent practice based in Epsom as they look to recruit an experienced Tax Accountant . This is a brilliant opportunity to join a friendly, down-to-earth team offering top-tier client work without the big firm atmosphere.

You’ll join a supportive practice with a strong culture, excellent client base and real prospects for progression. There’s also scope to expand the role into general accounts work if you’re looking for variety.

The practice has a loyal client portfolio of SMEs and owner-managed businesses (OMBs). Their work is varied, engaging and high-quality, and they pride themselves on their personal and tailored approach to client service.

There’s also a great cohort of trainees and junior staff, so if you enjoy mentoring and sharing your knowledge, there’s a chance to get involved in training and development too.

As an experienced tax professional, your role will include:

Managing a mixed portfolio of personal and corporate tax clients

Preparing and reviewing personal tax returns, P11Ds, partnership and trust returns

Handling corporation tax compliance and advisory projects, including R&D claims, group structures and shareholder tax planning

Supporting and advising clients on a range of tax issues – from property and inheritance tax to business disposals and restructuring

Working closely with the partners and senior managers on more complex advisory work

Assisting with HMRC enquiries and investigations

Reviewing work of junior staff and contributing to their training and progression

Potentially getting involved in accounts preparation work if that aligns with your skills and interests

We’re looking for someone with experience working in a UK accountancy practice, ideally ACA/ACCA and/or CTA qualified (or qualified by experience), who enjoys building strong client relationships and wants to be part of a close-knit team for the long term.

Competitive local salary based on experience

Flexible working options

Discretionary bonus scheme

Friendly, supportive team culture

Long-term career progression