Job Description

Tax / Accounts Senior

Location: Macclesfield

Salary: 40-50k per annum 

Experience: AAT qualified (minimum), with strong UK practice experience across accounts and tax

The Role

We are seeking a motivated Tax / Accounts Senior to join a busy Macclesfield office in a varied role supporting both the accounts and tax teams. This position offers broad exposure across a mixed client base, combining accounts preparation, personal tax, VAT, and support on wider compliance and advisory work.

You will also be involved in supporting clients with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements, helping ensure records are maintained correctly and deadlines are met.

What you will be doing

• Preparing sole trader and partnership accounts
• Assisting with the preparation of limited company accounts
• Completing self-assessment tax returns
• Assisting with VAT returns
• Liaising with clients to gather financial information and documentation
• Supporting senior team members with tax compliance and advisory work
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring deadlines are met

What we are looking for

• AAT qualified as a minimum
• Experience preparing sole trader accounts and working with client financial records
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
• Confident communication skills, able to liaise effectively with clients and colleagues
• Proactive, reliable, and comfortable working collaboratively within a team

Working pattern

• Hybrid

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary 40-50k per annum 
• Hybrid working options available
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (option to buy up to 5 additional days)
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Enhanced family leave and enhanced company sick pay

Apply in Confidence

If you are looking to join a supportive and growing practice where your contribution will be recognised and your career can develop further, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact:

Diane Shaw

Email: d.shaw@h-fts.com
Mobile: 07506 740664
Office: 0333 996 2882

All applications and conversations will be treated in the strictest confidence.