Semi-Senior Accountant (Part Time)
Location: Royston
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 – Pro Rata dependent upon experience
Added: 11/09/2026
About the position
We’re looking for an experienced Semi Senior Accountant to join our team in Royston, United Kingdom. Located in our out-of-town shop front offices, this is an excellent opportunity for a part qualified accountant with recent practice experience to join an ambitious, growing firm.
TaxAssist Accountants is the largest small-business accountancy group in the UK, with over 200 branches looking after over 70,000 clients. This is a great chance to be part of a very successful, award-winning brand and business model.
We use the latest cloud-based technology available in the UK with full support and training available.
About the position
This will be a varied and busy role, and duties will include:
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Looking after all Self-Employed Tax Returns
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Develop and maintain the company’s investment narrative, ensuring consistency across media, digital content, investor materials and leadership communications.
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Preparing and filing VAT returns, confirmation statements, monthly Payroll and CIS returns, personal tax returns and sole trader tax returns
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Communication with HMRC and dealing with HMRC queries
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Other duties as required to support management and the team, eg: answering telephone calls, dealing with enquiries and responding to queries in a timely, courteous and efficient manner and accurately logging information.
Candidate requirements
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Solid, relevant and recent experience in a practice environment of at least 2 years.
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Part Qualified AAT or ACCA
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The ability to take ownership of your work and see things through to completion, including working unsupervised and to constant reporting deadlines
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Evidence of supervising junior staff and practice management
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Working current knowledge of UK tax laws and accounting standards applicable to small business
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Strong knowledge of computerised accounting systems and IT proficient – ideally in TaxCalc, QuickBooks, Dext, and of course Microsoft Office
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Genuine desire to be a trusted advisor to small business clients
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Good people skills and a confident and friendly personality to help build strong relationships both within the team and with clients
Benefits
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This is a permanent position and is offered on a part time basis (4 days a week)
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Competitive salary, dependant on experience
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In-house training programme and ongoing CPD available
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Modern working environment
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Free onsite parking
If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role then submit your CV and a cover letter to [email protected]
Screening Questions
Are you part qualified AAT or ACCA & min 2 years’ experience?
Do you live within a commutable distance of Royston, United Kingdom?
Are you eligible to live and work in the UK with fluent English language skills?