Tax and Accounts Assistant Sutton Surrey

• Job Title

  Tax and Accounts Assistant Sutton Surrey
• Location

  THP Sutton
• Salary

  £35k
• Job Type

  Permanent - Full-time 37.5 hrs pw

Tax and Accounts Assistant Sutton Surrey

At THP we pride ourselves on our ability to build long-lasting relationships with our clients.

As an established accountancy practice with over 40 specialists working across four locations in London and Essex, our clients know they can rely on us for sound personal finance advice and business solutions.

This opportunity

We are now looking for an experienced and proactive Tax & Accounts Assistant to join our team. This is a key role where you will support a diverse portfolio of clients, provide expert financial guidance and act as a key point of contract for both clients and internal teams. If you are someone with excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and a flexible approach, we’d love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities for our Tax and Accounts Assistant Sutton Surrey position

• Client Interaction: Serve as the first point of contact for new and existing clients, managing relationships and ensuring smooth communication.
• Client Portfolio Management: Oversee a diverse range of clients, providing accurate reporting and financial tailored to their needs
• Tax Returns: Prepare and support personal tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
• VAT & Statutory Returns: Prepare VAT returns for businesses as well as completing their statutory accounts and tax returns using IRIS software.
• Sole Trader & Rental Accounts: Process and complete sole trader accounts and rental accounts
• Client Query Management: Resolve client queries efficiently, ensuring a high level of satisfaction and professional service.
• HMRC & Companies House Liaison: Act as first point of contact for HMRC enquiries and liaise with Companies House as needed.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will be a developing accountant or someone with extensive work experience within an accountancy practice. You should be able to manage a diverse set of responsibilities while maintaining attention to detail and providing exceptional service to clients.

Additionally, we are looking for someone with the following qualities:

• HMRC & Companies House Liaison: Act as first point of contact for HMRC enquiries and liaise with Companies House as needed.
• Interpersonal Skills: You are confident and resilient in your communication, able to build strong relationships with both clients and internal teams.
• Numeracy & Literacy: Strong numerical and written communication skills to handle complex financial data and client correspondence.
• Software Proficiency: Experience with accounting software, including Xero, Freeagent, IRIS and Excel.