Accounts & Business Advisory – Senior (Making Tax Digital)
As an MTD Senior, you’ll oversee and review quarterly MTD and VAT submissions and end‑of‑year declarations. You’ll support junior staff and ensure compliance with UK tax regulations, while using technology and automation to drive quality, efficiency, and innovation within our newly formed team.
The Role
- Oversee and review preparation and submission of quarterly MTD Income Tax and VAT returns
- Manage own client portfolio, supporting resource planning and delivery to MTD deadlines
- Review work completed by junior team members and identify training needs
- Ensure engagement terms remain up to date and reflect MTD scope
- Use accounting and digital tools to streamline processes and improve accuracy
Client & Technical Excellence
- Develop strong understanding of clients’ businesses, risks and objectives
- Act as a second‑line client contact, resolving complex queries and escalations
- Introduce fee conversations with support from senior management
- Strong technical knowledge of accounting and VAT, with confidence training others
- Champion automation and new technologies to improve quality and efficiency
Team Support
- Motivate, develop and support team members through effective delegation
- Take ownership of decisions within agreed remit and escape appropriately
- Deliver work within scope, timescales and recovery targets
Qualifications & Experience
- Holds an accountancy and/or tax qualification (e.g., ATT) or qualified by experience
- Minimum of two years’ experience gained within an accountancy practice
Our Making Tax Digital Team
About the MTD team
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is a UK Government initiative requiring individuals and businesses to keep digital financial records and submit tax information through HMRC approved software. As a result, our clients increasingly need support with ongoing bookkeeping, VAT and real‑time financial reporting.
Our MTD team has been established to meet this demand, providing a dedicated, efficient service focused on digital accounting, compliance and high‑volume client delivery using cloud‑based tools.
The team sits within our wider ABAS (Accounts, Business Advisory Services) function. While the work has a stronger focus on bookkeeping and tax compliance, you remain part of the same ABAS service line, with aligned development, support and progression opportunities.
How this team operates
- Supporting a portfolio of clients with ongoing bookkeeping and MTD submissions
- Working to regular reporting cycles with clear deadlines
- Using cloud accounting tools and automated processes to improve efficiency
- Handling high volumes of data with a focus on accuracy and consistency
- Collaborating within the wider ABAS team, sharing knowledge and development opportunities
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.
Email: recruitment@azets.co.uk
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