Making Tax Digital - Senior

Accounts & Business Advisory – Senior

As a Making Tax Digital (MTD) Senior, you’ll oversee and review quarterly MTD and VAT submissions and end‑of‑year declarations, managing junior staff and ensuring compliance with UK tax regulations. You’ll lead delivery within a newly formed team, using technology and automation to drive quality, efficiency and innovation.

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

Leadership & Commitment

• Line management responsibility including performance reviews
• Motivate, develop and support team members through effective delegation
• Take ownership of decisions within agreed remit and escalate appropriately
• Deliver work within scope, timescales and recovery targets
• Consistently demonstrate and role‑model Azets values

Qualifications & Experience

Holds an accountancy and/or tax qualification (e.g. ATT) or qualified by experience, with a minimum of two years’ experience gained within 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. FlexHub: Personalise your benefits package to match what matters most to you – from health plans to lifestyle perks, tailored to your needs.

Career Progression

Dedicated career pathways, mentoring, learning programmes, and development opportunities to advance your expertise and leadership potential.

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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