Accountancy Practice - Personal Tax Semi-Senior
Salary/Rate:£27000 - £35000 per annum
Sector:Accountancy: Practice
Location:West Kent
Job type:Permanent
Job ref:RE40020
Post Date:February 26, 2026
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Meet Our Recruiter
Robin Eades
Business Director - Accountancy Practice
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional with solid compliance experience who is looking to develop their technical expertise within a supportive and people-focused environment. The firm has built a strong reputation across Kent for delivering high-quality advice to a loyal and diverse client base, while maintaining a genuinely friendly and collaborative culture.
The Role
This is primarily a compliance-focused position, working within an established personal tax team and supporting a varied portfolio of clients including high-net-worth individuals, directors, sole traders, and partnerships.
You will be responsible for:
I am keen to speak with candidates who:
This is a leading, independent practice based in West Kent with a strong family ethos and low staff turnover. The partners are committed to developing their people and providing clear progression routes. The culture is supportive, collaborative and flexible, making it an ideal environment for someone looking to grow professionally without sacrificing work-life balance.
What’s on Offer
Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
The Role
This is primarily a compliance-focused position, working within an established personal tax team and supporting a varied portfolio of clients including high-net-worth individuals, directors, sole traders, and partnerships.
You will be responsible for:
- Managing a portfolio of personal tax clients, ensuring all compliance deadlines are met
- Preparing and submitting Self-Assessment tax returns accurately and efficiently
- Calculating tax liabilities and advising clients on payments and deadlines
- Handling HMRC correspondence and resolving routine queries
- Assisting with capital gains tax computations and other ad hoc personal tax matters
- Supporting senior team members on more complex tax cases as your experience develops
I am keen to speak with candidates who:
- Have at least 2–4 years’ experience within a personal tax compliance role
- Are ATT qualified or part-qualified (CTA study support may be available)
- Possess strong technical knowledge of UK personal tax compliance
- Are highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Demonstrate strong communication skills and a proactive approach to client service
- Are looking to build a long-term career within a progressive firm
This is a leading, independent practice based in West Kent with a strong family ethos and low staff turnover. The partners are committed to developing their people and providing clear progression routes. The culture is supportive, collaborative and flexible, making it an ideal environment for someone looking to grow professionally without sacrificing work-life balance.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Study support (where applicable)
- Clear progression pathway within the tax team
- Exposure to a broad and interesting client base
- A genuinely supportive and family-orientated working environment
- Strong long-term career prospects
Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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