Part-Time Accounts and Tax Senior (3 days a week)


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Aldermaston, RG21 5RP
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Aug 2026
Closing date:	24 Sept 2026

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Summary

Part-Time Accounts & Tax Senior (3 Days a week)

£30,000 - £34,000 FTE| Office-Based | Berkshire

A well-established and friendly independent accountancy practice is seeking a Part-Time Accounts & Tax Senior to join its growing team.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice professional looking for a varied role combining personal tax, bookkeeping, VAT and client support responsibilities within a close-knit environment.

The Role

Working three days per week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, with some flexibility to swap Tuesday for Thursday), you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of personal tax clients while supporting the wider practice with bookkeeping, VAT and administrative duties.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing a portfolio of personal tax clients

Preparing and submitting Self-Assessment Tax Returns

Ensuring all personal tax filing deadlines are met

Bookkeeping for a range of clients

Preparing and submitting VAT returns and MTD submissions

Liaising directly with clients via phone, email and face-to-face meetings

Handling HMRC registrations and correspondence

Processing client payments and supporting billing administration

Providing general practice and client support as required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience working within an accountancy practice environment and be confident in managing client relationships.

You will ideally possess:

AAT and ATT qualifications (or equivalent experience)

Strong personal tax and bookkeeping experience

Excellent knowledge of IRIS software (essential)

Experience using accounting packages such as Xero, Sage and QuickBooks

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Strong communication and client-facing skills

The ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload effectively

A professional and personable approach when dealing with clients

What's on Offer

Salary up to £30,000 - £34,000 pro rata

Part-time working pattern (3 days per week)

Flexible start and finish times

Friendly and supportive team environment

Broad and varied role with direct client exposure

Opportunity to work within a well-established local practice

If you're an experienced practice professional looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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