Job Description

Accountant - UK Personal Tax Experience

Location:

South Africa (Cape Town preferred)

Salary:

R40,000 - R60,000 per month

Job type:

Full-time

Start date:

As soon as possible

Job overview

We're looking for an experienced

UK personal tax accountant

to join our growing team. This is a

client-facing role

where you'll prepare and review UK Self Assessment tax returns, support junior team members, and speak directly with UK clients by phone and video call.

You'll be part of a team of

7 accountants

who manage a portfolio of UK

sole traders and company directors

. Most clients are small UK sole traders, but you'll also work on more complex personal tax cases, including property income and foreign income.

This role is ideal for someone who has previously worked in a

UK accounting practice

and is confident dealing directly with UK clients.

Key responsibilities

Preparing

UK Self Assessment tax returns (SA100s)

for: Sole traders Company directors Individuals with property, dividend and foreign income Reviewing and quality-checking work completed by junior team members Supporting junior accountants with technical queries and best practice Conducting client meetings via

telephone and video call

, including: Tax review meetings Personal tax advisory discussions Explaining allowable expenses and ways to reduce tax liabilities Responding to client queries in clear, plain English Identifying issues, risks or missing information in client records Working closely with the wider team to meet deadlines and maintain high service standards

Requirements

Strong experience with UK personal tax

Several years' experience preparing

SA100 tax returns

Previous experience working for a

UK accounting practice

(essential) Good understanding of: Sole trader accounts Company directors and dividends Property income Foreign income Excellent spoken and written English Confident and professional on

telephone and video calls

Comfortable advising clients and explaining tax matters clearly High attention to detail and strong organisational skills

Desirable

Experience reviewing or supervising junior team members Neutral or near-neutral accent suitable for UK client conversations Experience handling more complex personal tax cases

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is confident, professional, and comfortable dealing directly with UK customers. You should be able to hold high-quality conversations, deliver clear tax advice, and take ownership of your work while supporting the wider team.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R40000,00 - R60000,00 per month

Work Location: Remote