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Accounts and Tax Assistant SwindonFull Time - PermanentSalary is dependent on experience We are currently recruiting for an Accounts and Tax Assistant to join our client based in their Swindon office. The duties will be: Prepare year-end financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies, from both balanced systems and incomplete records. Complete corporation tax, personal tax, and partnership tax returns accurately and on time. Prepare and review VAT returns and advise on VAT matters when needed. Review client bookkeeping (manual and software-based) to ensure accuracy and completeness. Manage client queries, providing clear explanations and practical advice. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax legislation, and filing deadlines. Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients regarding submissions, queries, and notices. Support clients with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Sage). Assist senior staff with more complex accounts or tax work and ad-hoc project work when required. Contribute to workflow management to ensure efficient handling of client jobs. Qualifications: AAT qualified or ACA/ACCA part-qualified with at least 2 years of practice experience Good working knowledge of payroll, VAT and book-keeping Qualification by experience will be considered The role requires the following attributes and skills: Ability to multitask and prioritise a number of jobs, whilst demonstrating excellent time management skills to ensure all budgets, deadlines and expectations are met Display strong technical knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards Excellent verbal and written