Accountant -Personal Tax

Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 (DOE) Hours: Full‑time, Permanent

A well‑established and forward‑thinking accountancy practice in Wimborne is seeking a motivated Personal Tax Accountant to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their tax career within a supportive environment that values professional development, collaboration, and high‑quality client service.

You’ll work with a varied portfolio of clients, gaining exposure to both compliance and advisory work, while being supported to progress towards managing your own portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage personal tax returns — Prepare Self Assessment Tax Returns for a diverse client base including individuals, HNWIs, landlords, and sole traders.

• Develop your own portfolio — Work towards taking ownership of a client portfolio with ongoing support.

• Provide tailored tax advice — Assist clients with matters such as buy‑to‑let taxation, foreign income, residency, and Capital Gains Tax.

• Act as a trusted point of contact — Liaise with clients and HMRC, handling queries and supporting tax enquiries.

• Ensure accurate compliance — Deliver high‑quality, accurate tax compliance work as the core focus of the role.

What you will need.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience within an accountancy practice

• Strong working knowledge of UK personal tax and Self Assessment

• Commercial awareness and a client‑first mindset

• Proficiency with tax software (IRIS preferred) and Microsoft Office

• Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and communication skills

• Proactive attitude and eagerness to grow

Preferred (not essential)

• ATT qualification or part‑qualified

• Interest in progressing towards CTA

Career Development & Benefits

This role offers genuine long‑term progression within a thriving practice. You’ll receive full support to continue your professional development, including:

• Study support for ATT / CTA

• Flexible working options

• On‑site parking & cycle‑to‑work scheme

• Company events & referral programme

• Employee discounts & wellbeing support

• Additional leave

• Free/discounted food

• A positive, collaborative working culture

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Contact information

Gemma Solez