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About the Role

We are seeking a part-qualified or qualified accountant with specialist tax knowledge to join our Accountancy-as-a-Service team. This role focuses on providing expert tax advice and support to our client portfolio, with the flexibility to assist with small business and startup advisory queries.

Responsibilities

• Act as the specialist tax lead for SME and startup clients, covering corporation tax, VAT, and personal tax for owner-managed businesses.
• Review and support the preparation of tax computations and returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and efficiencies for clients, focusing on business structuring, reliefs, and allowances.
• Serve as the primary contact for client tax queries, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Provide coverage for small business and startup advisory queries when the primary advisor is unavailable.
• Stay updated on UK tax legislation changes and communicate relevant updates or risks.
• Collaborate with the accountancy service delivery team to integrate tax considerations into client account management.
• Support new client onboarding by advising on appropriate tax structures.
• Assist in developing internal guidance, templates, and resources for consistent tax advice.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax compliance processes, tools, or client education.

Requirements

• Part-qualified or qualified accountants (ACA, ACCA, CTA, or ATT) with specialist tax knowledge.
• Proven experience advising SME, startup, or owner-managed business clients, preferably in an accountancy practice or accountancy-as-a-service setting.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK corporation tax, VAT, and personal tax as it applies to small businesses.
• Ability to provide broader small business/startup advice confidently when required.
• Confident communication skills, able to translate technical tax concepts into clear, practical advice.
• Proficiency with accounting/tax software (e.g., Xero, Sage) and Excel/Google Sheets.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple client relationships and priorities.
• A collaborative, client-first mindset and comfort working cross-functionally.

Skills

• Tax advisory
• Corporation tax
• VAT
• Personal tax
• Small business advisory
• Startup advisory
• Client relationship management
• Communication
• Excel/Google Sheets
• Accounting software
• Tax software

Location

• Hybrid

Work Type

• Hybrid working model

Experience Level

• Part-qualified or qualified accountant

Education Level

• ACA
• ACCA
• CTA
• ATT

Salary/Compensations

• £40,000 - £45,000

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Real opportunities for progression
• Chance to influence customer experience and product development
• Culture that values ownership, impact, and continuous learning

About the Company

• 1st Formations empowers entrepreneurs to start, run, and grow their businesses with confidence.
• We are a leading UK provider of company formation and compliance services, building a modern, fully integrated technology platform.
• Our platform integrates formation, compliance, accounting, payroll, and business support.
• We are a Certified B Corp and Carbon Neutral Business.
• We have £18m annual revenue, including £9m ARR, and have formed over 1 million companies.
• We are forecast to grow 5x–10x over the next three years.

Equal Opportunity

• 1st Formations is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, criminal history, disability, or gender identity.
• We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
• We provide accommodation for individuals with disabilities or special needs.