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Tax Associate

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Woking Full-time GBP 34,000 – 38,000
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Your new company

An established and forward-thinking accountancy practice is seeking a Private Client Tax Assistant to join its growing team. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants hands-on experience, strong professional development, and exposure to a wide variety of client work normally associated with larger firms.

Your new role

You will support the Senior Tax Adviser within the Private Client Group, assisting with a broad range of personal tax work, including:

  • Tax return preparation and review of client information

  • P11D preparation and submission

  • Managing coding notices and client correspondence

  • Ensuring statutory deadlines are met

  • Maintaining accurate client records and database updates

  • Supporting ad-hoc advisory work under supervision

  • Building strong client relationships through clear communication and timely responses

What You'll Be Doing Day-to-Day
  • Preparing and submitting personal tax returns and P11Ds

  • Monitoring workloads, budgets and deadlines

  • Maintaining client files and internal systems

  • Helping clients provide information promptly

  • Identifying additional work requirements and escalating appropriately

  • Contributing to the wider development of the firm

What you'll need to succeed
  • Strong academic background (A-levels or degree) or relevant tax experience (2+ seasons)

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Confident use of Microsoft Office

  • Experience with TaxFiler/Iris Elements (advantageous but not essential)

  • High attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills and a methodical approach

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities

What you'll get in return

You'll gain exposure to a wide variety of clients and assignments, enjoy genuine career progression, and work in a supportive environment that blends the professionalism of a larger firm with the personal touch of a local practice.

What you need to do now

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