Making Tax Digital - Senior

Azets -
Swansea

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Employee assistance programme
Employee discount

Qualifications

Accounting
Leadership
Tax experience

Full job description

Accounts & Business Advisory – Senior

As a Making Tax Digital (MTD) Senior, you’ll oversee and review quarterly MTD and VAT submissions and end-of-year declarations, managing junior staff and ensuring compliance with UK tax regulations. You’ll lead delivery within a newly formed team, using technology and automation to drive quality, efficiency and innovation.

The Role

Oversee and review preparation and submission of quarterly MTD Income Tax and VAT returns
Manage own client portfolio, supporting resource planning and delivery to MTD deadlines
Review work completed by junior team members and identify training needs
Ensure engagement terms remain up to date and reflect MTD scope
Use accounting and digital tools to streamline processes and improve accuracy

Client & Technical Excellence

Develop strong understanding of clients’ businesses, risks and objectives
Act as a second-line client contact, resolving complex queries and escalations
Introduce fee conversations with support from senior management
Strong technical knowledge of accounting and VAT, with confidence training others
Champion automation and new technologies to improve quality and efficiency

Leadership & Commitment

Line management responsibility including performance reviews
Motivate, develop and support team members through effective delegation
Take ownership of decisions within agreed remit and escalate appropriately
Deliver work within scope, timescales and recovery targets
Consistently demonstrate and role model Azets values

Qualifications & Experience

Holds an accountancy and/or tax qualification (e.g. ATT) or qualified by experience, with a minimum of two years’ experience gained within an accountancy practice.

Our Benefits

Designed to support you personally and professionally. Explore how we invest in your health, happiness, and future.

Family, Leave & Support

Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption leave; Fertility treatment support; Birthday day off; Holiday buy/sell; Flexible working policy.

Health & Wellbeing

EAP, 24/7 GP Access, Private Medical, Dental, Health Assessments, Cash Plans, Life Assurance, YuLife for challenges & rewards.

Lifestyle & Flexibility

Hybrid working, EV scheme, tech & home purchase options, travel insurance, employee discounts platform, and flexible benefits via FlexHub.

Career Progression

Dedicated career pathways, mentoring, learning programmes, and development opportunities to advance your expertise and leadership potential.

FlexHub: Personalise your benefits package to match what matters most to you – from health plans to lifestyle perks, tailored to your needs.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are proud to be a Mindful Employer and Disability Confident Employer. Creating an inclusive workplace isn’t just a statement – it’s something we live every day.

At Azets, we value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Even if your experience doesn’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – you might be a great fit for another opportunity.

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Job Reference: AZ04815

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