Personal Tax Associate

Job Summary

At Gooding Accounts, we do more than deliver great financial advice – we live by our values. Celebrating more than 10 years in business, we’ve raised over £60,000 for local charities and continue to give back to the communities we serve.

The values which shape how we work are:

• Be a team
• Be present
• Be thoughtful
• Challenge yourself

With continued investment in our people and the latest technology, we’re offering a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to grow into a vital role in our team.

Sounds interesting? Tell me more… 

We are looking for a detail-focused Personal Tax Associate to prepare timely tax returns for individuals. This is a technical role with no-client facing responsibilities, giving you the opportunity to develop specialist expertise while working as part of a supportive and collaborative team.

You will support the smooth running and continued growth of the business through the following key areas:

Tax Return Preparation:

• Prepare personal tax returns for a variety of individuals, including income from employment, self-employment, property, and investments
• Calculate liabilities, prepare supporting schedules, and ensure compliance with HMRC requirements
• Review financial data provided by colleagues to ensure accuracy and completeness

Compliance and Quality Control:

• Ensure personal tax returns are completed accurately and within statutory deadlines
• Keep up to date with HMRC guidance, tax legislation, and reporting requirements
• Apply quality control measures before submission for review

Team Collaboration:

• Work with colleagues across accounts and bookkeeping teams to obtain necessary information
• Escalate queries or complex cases to senior colleagues or the Client Portfolio Lead
• Contribute to maintaining complete and accurate tax records in internal systems

Process Improvement:

• Assist in streamlining workflows to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Support the adoption of best practice in tax compliance and software usage

To be successful you will have:

• AAT Level 4 qualified, ATT part-qualified, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience working in personal tax within an accountancy practice
• Good knowledge of UK personal tax compliance and reporting requirements
• Proficiency in tax/accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• A proactive, methodical approach and ability to meet deadlines

Work Environment:

• Full-time, office-based position (Monday to Friday)
• Permanent role
• Free onsite parking

Benefits:

• 20 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing with service up to 25 days
• Extra day off on your birthday
• Death in Service of 2x your salary
• Group Income Protection
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Ongoing training and professional development support

If this sounds like your ideal next step and you are excited about the opportunity to join our team, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining what interests you about this role to Becky Banks, Head of People & HR, at becky@goodingaccounts.co.uk.

Gooding Accounts are committed to safeguarding the interests of the Company, colleagues and clients. If you are offered a position, you will need to successfully complete a basic DBS check.

Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates