Job Description:
Company Background
Kyzen is a young, energetic accountancy firm delivering tailored services to a specialised client base of sports professionals, including football, rugby, and cricket players at a variety of levels.
We understand the unique pressures athletes face in balancing demanding careers with managing their finances. That’s why we go beyond traditional accountancy — educating our clients, building trusted relationships, and supporting both their immediate needs and long-term financial goals.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Tax & Accounts Assistant to join our growing team. This role is a temporary 6 month placement aimed at individuals who are currently unemployed and seeking to gain valuable experience. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to develop a career in accountancy and tax, working in a vibrant environment that supports professional growth.
Reporting to a Tax Senior, you will assist with a variety of compliance and advisory tasks, gaining hands-on experience with a specialist client base while working towards professional qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Liaise directly with clients, developing strong working relationships and becoming a trusted point of contact.
- Assist in client meetings alongside the Tax Senior, taking notes and preparing follow-up actions.
- Prepare detailed calculations to support current and future-year tax planning.
- Undertake bookkeeping tasks for small and medium-sized limited company clients.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns accurately and on time.
- Draft Corporation Tax returns under supervision.
- Complete thorough personal tax returns for sports professionals, ensuring all deadlines and compliance requirements are met.
- Communicate directly with HMRC on client matters, supporting the resolution of any queries.
What We Offer
- The chance to work with a unique and exciting client base of sports professionals.
- Exposure to a wide range of tax and accounting tasks to build a well-rounded skill set.
- A friendly, modern workplace that values your personal development.
- Competitive salary with clear opportunities for progression.
- Benefits including company events, a pension scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, and free on-site parking.
- A Monday to Friday schedule — no weekend work.
Person Specification
Essential:
- Basic understanding of tax codes and general tax concepts.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a friendly, approachable manner.
- Ambitious and eager to build a career in tax and accountancy.
Desirable:
- A genuine interest in the financial aspects of the sports industry.
- Confident with bookkeeping software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) and Microsoft Excel.
Summary
If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your tax and accounting expertise in a supportive, ambitious firm working with high-profile clients in the sports world, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Kyzen Sports Accountancy and help athletes secure their financial future — while advancing your own career.
Job Types: Full-time, 6 month contract
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Pay: From £21,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
