Tax & Accounts Professional – Cambridge
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Tax/Accounts Professional to join our clients Cambridge office. This is a hands-on role with genuine autonomy, ideal for someone confident in personal tax compliance and comfortable managing their own client portfolio. This is a great opportunity to take real responsibility in a supportive and friendly practice. You’ll enjoy autonomy, variety, and direct client contact while being part of a collaborative team.
You will:
Prepare Self-Assessment tax returns for individuals, landlords, sole traders, partnerships, and directors.
Review client information, identify missing details, and liaise directly with clients.
Ensure all personal tax work is accurate, compliant, and delivered on time.
(Desirable) Prepare year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and small limited companies.
Assist with bookkeeping and VAT returns when required.
Act as the first point of contact for your clients, handling queries promptly and professionally.
Manage your workload independently while supporting the wider team during busy periods. About You
Essential:
Strong personal tax compliance experience within a UK accountancy practice.
Confident communicating directly with clients.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Good knowledge of HMRC processes and personal tax legislation.
Experience preparing Self-Assessment tax returns for individuals and unincorporated businesses.
Competent IT skills, including accounting/tax software (ideally TaxCalc) and Microsoft Office. Desirable:
Experience preparing accounts for unincorporated businesses or small companies.
Bookkeeping and VAT return experience.
Familiarity with Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage. Qualifications
AAT qualified, ATT/ACA/ACCA part-qualified, or a strong QBE will all be considered.
Study support may be available but is not required. Personal Attributes
Professional, proactive, and self-motivated.
Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
Confident communicator with a client-focused approach.
Reliable, adaptable, and able to take ownership of tasks from start to finish