Location
London
Industry sector
Accounting, Finance
Job type
Contract | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
29/07/2026
Closing date
29/08/2026
Tax Accountant +ndash; West End +ndash; Immediately available - Mixed Tax +ndash; 3-month temp to perm assignment
Location: Hybrid
Salary: +pound;55,000 +ndash; +pound;60,000 +
Qualifications: ACA / ACCA / CTA / ATT (Qualified or Part-Qualified with specialist tax knowledge)
The Role
We are looking for a Tax Accountant with specialist tax knowledge to join our growing outsourced accountancy team.
In this role, you+rsquo;ll serve as the go-to tax expert across our portfolio of SME, startup, and owner-managed business clients. You will provide clear, actionable advice on corporation tax, VAT, and personal tax, while identifying tax planning opportunities and efficiencies for ambitious founders.
You+rsquo;ll also bring the flexibility to step in and cover broader small business and startup advisory queries when needed+mdash;guiding clients on early-stage financial best practice, accounting setup, and formation considerations.
Key Responsibilities
Tax Leadership: Act as the specialist tax lead for a portfolio of SME and startup clients, delivering clear advice on UK corporation tax, VAT, and personal tax.
Review + Compliance: Support and review tax computations and returns to ensure complete accuracy and statutory compliance.
Tax Planning: Identify tax planning opportunities, reliefs, and allowances tailored to small businesses and owner-managed structures.
Client Engagement: Serve as a trusted point of contact for tax queries, translating complex technical tax concepts into simple, practical advice for non-specialist founders.
Advisory Cover: Provide cover for general small business and startup advisory queries when required, offering advice on accounting setup, formation, and financial best practices.
Legislative Oversight: Stay up to date on changes to UK tax legislation and proactively share updates or risks with clients and the internal delivery team.
Process + Support: Help onboard new clients, advise on tax-efficient business structures, and help create internal templates, guidance, and tools to elevate the entire team+rsquo;s output.
What We Are Looking For
Professional Background: Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CTA, or ATT) with specialist technical knowledge in UK SME tax.
Relevant Experience: Proven track record advising SMEs, startups, or owner-managed businesses+mdash;ideally within an accountancy practice or an Accountancy-as-a-Service environment.
Broad Advisory Aptitude: Technical strength in UK corporation tax, VAT, and personal tax, alongside the confidence to handle broader small business/startup queries when covering team members.
Exceptional Communicator: Able to explain complex tax concepts clearly, concisely, and confidently to entrepreneurs and non-finance professionals.
Tech-Savvy: Comfortable navigating modern accounting and tax platforms (e.g., Xero, Sage) and proficient with Excel/Google Sheets.
Collaborative + Organized: Highly organized, adept at managing competing client priorities, and energized by working cross-functionally in a fast-scaling company.