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About the Role

We are seeking a part-qualified or qualified Senior Tax Specialist 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. You will collaborate with the accountancy delivery team to ensure clients receive accurate tax guidance and support broader small business needs.

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 advisory support for small business and startup 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 for process, tool, or client education improvements related to tax compliance.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in a specialist tax role, preferably in an accountancy practice, accountancy-as-a-service environment, or in-house tax function.
Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CTA, or ATT) with specialist tax knowledge.
Strong, demonstrable cross-border/international tax knowledge, including VAT/GST across jurisdictions, transfer pricing basics, permanent establishment considerations, and cross-border VAT/duty implications.
Prior experience within an e-commerce business or advising e-commerce/online retail clients is ideal.
Proven experience advising SME, startup, or owner-managed business clients.
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, comfortable working cross-functionally.

Skills

Specialist tax knowledge
Corporation tax
VAT
Personal tax
Cross-border/international tax
VAT/GST across jurisdictions
Transfer pricing basics
Permanent establishment considerations
Cross-border VAT/duty implications
E-commerce tax complexities
Marketplace VAT rules
International fulfilment structures
Small business advisory
Startup advisory
Accounting software
Tax software
Excel
Google Sheets
Communication
Organization
Client relationship management
Cross-functional collaboration

Location

Hybrid

Work Type

Hybrid working model

Experience Level

10+ years experience
Senior

Education Level

Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CTA, or ATT)

Salary/Compensations

£70-80k

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 ongoing business support.
We are a Certified B Corp and Carbon Neutral Business.
We have £18m annual revenue, including £9m ARR.
We have formed over 1 million companies.
We forecast to grow 5x–10x over the next three years.

Equal Opportunity

1st Formations is an equal opportunity employer and is 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.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.