Making Tax Digital Lead
hace 8 días
Carlisle
A well-established, independent chartered accountancy firm is seeking an experienced Making Tax Digital Lead to join their busy personal tax team. The firm has been operating for over 60 years, serving a loyal portfolio of owner-managed businesses across the UK, with a strong reputation for client service, autonomy, and work-life balance. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of MTD across a highly reputable, family-run practice, working directly with clients and colleagues in a supportive, low-bureaucracy environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an MTD-savvy accountant looking to take ownership of digital tax compliance in a well-respected, family-run practice with opportunities for career progression. Making Tax Digital Lead - Role Overview • Act as the practice lead for all Making Tax Digital (MTD) matters, coordinating with the personal tax team., • Support clients in transitioning to MTD-compliant accounting software and maintaining digital bookkeeping records., • Prepare and submit quarterly digital VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements., • Provide training, guidance, and reassurance to clients unfamiliar with digital accounting processes., • Act as the main liaison with HMRC for MTD-related queries on behalf of clients., • Collaborate with the wider accountancy team to assist with general administrative and compliance tasks., • Keep up to date with HMRC developments and changes to digital tax regulations., • Proven practice experience with a sound knowledge of the UK tax system (ATT, AAT, or QBE experience advantageous but not essential)., • Hands-on experience with VAT, bookkeeping, and preparing digital VAT returns., • Familiarity with accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar., • Ability to train and support clients on digital bookkeeping and MTD compliance., • Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and interpersonal communication., • Comfortable liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients., • Able to assist the accountancy team with general compliance and administrative tasks., • Salary: £30,000-£35,000 (dependent on experience and tax/practice expertise)., • Full-time role with flexibility (3-5 days considered, ideally near full-time)., • Office-based in Central Carlisle with on-site parking (subject to availability)., • Office-based during probation, with potential to move to hybrid/homeworking thereafter., • Early finish on Fridays for improved work-life balance., • Minimal bureaucracy - no timesheets, high autonomy.