Stat & Tax Accountant Ilkeston or Nottingham – on site £50,000 p.a. excellent benefits * Are you an experienced senior accountant seeking a client-facing role with variety and responsibility? * Do you enjoy building strong client relationships while delivering expert tax and statutory advice? * Are you looking for career progression within a supportive, family-run firm? The Company: ER Recruitment are excited to be working with our client, a friendly, well-established, family-run firm with offices across the East Midlands.Our client pride themselves on building lasting relationships with clients and supporting them with tailored financial solutions. Role & Responsibilities of the Stat & Tax Accountant: * Analysing client financial records for the last financial year. * Identifying potential tax deductions and savings clients may have overlooked. * Requesting additional information from clients for processing tax returns. * Advising clients about tax laws and compliance requirements. * Completing and submitting tax returns for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships. * Liaising with HMRC on clients’ behalf to ensure efficient and accurate processing. * Developing tax planning strategies to support clients’ long-term financial stability. * Preparing corporation tax computations/CT600 forms. * Assisting clients with cash flow and budgeting advice. * Completing and reviewing VAT returns. * Handling client queries and providing ongoing support. * Offering advice, coaching, and sharing technical knowledge with colleagues. * Supporting and reviewing the work of Trainee Accountants. * Providing feedback and suggestions for process improvements. * Other ad hoc duties as required. About You as the Stat & Tax Accountant: * Experience working in an Accounts Senior role at a small to medium sized practice. * Part qualified ACCA / ACA or qualified by experience. * At least 3 years’ experience in an accountancy practice. * Extensive experience preparing year-end accounts. * Strong interpersonal and management skills to mentor and supervise colleagues. * In-depth knowledge of tax laws including PAYE, self-employment, business and investment taxes. * Excellent numerical and analytical skills with the ability to calculate deductions and tax computations. * Confident communicator with the ability to explain complex tax issues in simple terms. * Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple client accounts simultaneously. * Proficient in accounting software (Sage & Iris) and HMRC online portals. * Full UK driving licence is essential. Additional Benefits: * On site, free car parking * Monday to Friday working hours with the ability to be flexible with a 37.5 hour working week. * Christmas to New Year closure. * Bonus * Great office environment and on site with a fantastic team 5 days a week. Please note by applying for this role you give consent for ER Recruitment to retain your CV for up to 24 months for the purposes of assisting you to find your next role unless you notify us otherwise. While we aim to get back to all applicants, if you do not receive a response within 7 working days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We are here to help with your career so please send a copy of your CV to us. If you know of anyone else who is looking for their next opportunity, please feel free to refer them to us or pass on our details. We look forward to hearing from you