Accounts and Tax Assistant - Making Tax Digital
Skills
About the role
(MTD) Accounts & Business Advisory – Associate
As a Making Tax Digital (MTD) Assistant, you’ll prepare quarterly MTD and VAT submissions and end-of-year declarations, ensuring UK tax compliance. You’ll join a newly formed, collaborative team using automation tools to improve efficiency, accuracy and client outcomes.
The Role
Prepare monthly and quarterly bookkeeping, bank reconciliations and income/expenditure
Prepare and submit MTD Income Tax and VAT returns to HMRC
Prepare VAT returns for general clients where required
Maintain workflows, meeting strict deadlines
Use digital tools such as Xero and Dext
Core & Technical Skills
Professional, confident client communication and query resolution
Strong client service focus with appropriate escalation
Understanding of job recovery, efficiency and continuous improvement
Experience with accounting software (Xero preferred)
VAT compliance knowledge desirable
Awareness of legislative changes and emerging risks
Commitment & Values
Comply with Azets processes, values and people strategy
Manage personal workload and chargeable time
Work independently while contributing as a team player
Qualifications
Studying towards or holding an accountancy or tax qualification (e.g. ATT), or qualified by experience, with skills developed in an accountancy practice.
Our Benefits
Designed to support you personally and professionally. Explore how we invest in your health, happiness, and future.
Family, Leave & Support
Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption leave; Fertility treatment support; Birthday day off; Holiday buy/sell; Flexible working policy.
Health & Wellbeing
EAP, 24/7 GP Access, Private Medical, Dental, Health Assessments, Cash Plans, Life Assurance, YuLife for challenges & rewards.
Lifestyle & Flexibility
Hybrid working, EV scheme, tech & home purchase options, travel insurance, employee discounts platform, and flexible benefits via FlexHub.
Career Progression
Dedicated career pathways, mentoring, learning programmes, and development opportunities to advance your expertise and leadership potential.
FlexHub: Personalise your benefits package to match what matters most to you – from health plans to lifestyle perks, tailored to your needs.
Inclusion & Accessibility
We are proud to be a Mindful Employer and Disability Confident Employer. Creating an inclusive workplace isn’t just a statement – it’s something we live every day.
At Azets, we value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Even if your experience doesn’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – you might be a great fit for another opportunity.
recruitment@azets.co.uk
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Job Reference: AZ04790
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