Semi Senior Accountant / Tax Senior

Full job descriptionAbout the job Company Description Optimise Accountants & Tax Advisors is a chartered accountancy firm serving clients across London, Surrey, and the South East of England. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, tax, and final accounts, to support businesses at every stage. With a focus on compliance and simplifying tax season, we allow business owners to concentrate on growth and strategy. Additionally, we provide innovative business insights such as forecasting, visual dashboards, and KPI monitoring to help clients optimize performance. As a forward-thinking firm, we are committed to empowering businesses through expertise and customized solutions. Role Description A modern, tech-driven accountancy firm in Crawley is looking for a confident and capable Semi Senior Accountant/Tax Senior to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a key position with real autonomy, flexibility, and room to grow. The role would be split between 50% accounts and tax compliance/50% personal tax returns. This role is full time, part time opportunities are available for the right individual. Key responsibilities: Accounts & Compliance Prepare year-end statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, LLPs and limited companiesPrepare and file corporation tax returns (CT600) and supporting computationsPrepare and file self-assessment tax returns for individuals, including sole traders, directors, and landlordsKnowledge of share schemes, trust accounts & tax returns advantageousTax Advisory & Compliance Assist with CGT computations and reporting, including property disposals and UK Property Return (60-day) filingsAssist with employment tax matters: P11D preparation, benefits in kind, PAYE/NIC queries, and Class 1A NIC reportingHelp clients navigate HMRC correspondence, enquiries, and payment/penalty matters, including reasonable excuse submissions where relevantSupport the delivery of tax planning reviews for individual and small business clientsClient & Practice Support Act as a day-to-day point of contact for an allocated client portfolio, under supervision of senior staffLiaise directly with HMRC on client matters as neededContribute to internal process improvement and use of practice tools (e.g. Karbon, Cognito Forms) to keep client work on trackWhat’s on offer: Full time position 34 hours a week or part time option available. We operate a 4-day week (Mon–Thurs) 08.30am to 18.00pmSalary up to £38,000, depending on experienceSubsidised private medical insuranceCompany bonus plan£100 monthly wellbeing allowanceOn-site parkingFull study support for professional qualificationsRegular CPD training and developmentExciting progression opportunities as the company expandsYou’ll be working closely with the Managing Director in a business where your contribution is genuinely valued. If you're looking for a full-time/part time role with real career potential, this could be the perfect fit. Pay: £32,000.00-£38,000.00 per year Benefits: Company eventsCompany pensionFree parkingHealth & wellbeing programmeOn-site parkingPrivate medical insurance