A well-established, independent chartered accountancy firm is seeking an experienced Making Tax Digital Lead to join their busy personal tax team. The firm has been operating for over 60 years, serving a loyal portfolio of owner-managed businesses across the UK, with a strong reputation for client service, autonomy, and work-life balance. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of MTD across a highly reputable, family-run practice, working directly with clients and colleagues in a supportive, low-bureaucracy environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an MTD-savvy accountant looking to take ownership of digital tax compliance in a well-respected, family-run practice with opportunities for career progression.
Making Tax Digital Lead - Role Overview
*Act as the practice lead for all Making Tax Digital (MTD) matters, coordinating with the personal tax team.
*Support clients in transitioning to MTD-compliant accounting software and maintaining digital bookkeeping records.
*Prepare and submit quarterly digital VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements.
*Provide training, guidance, and reassurance to clients unfamiliar with digital accounting processes.
*Act as the main liaison with HMRC for MTD-related queries on behalf of clients.
*Collaborate with the wider accountancy team to assist with general administrative and compliance tasks.
*Keep up to date with HMRC developments and changes to digital tax regulations.
*Develop strong client relationships while delivering high-quality, compliant digital tax services.
Making Tax Digital Lead - Role Requirements
*Proven practice experience with a sound knowledge of the UK tax system (ATT, AAT, or QBE experience advantageous but not essential).
*Hands-on experience with VAT, bookkeeping, and preparing digital VAT returns.
*Familiarity with accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar.
*Ability to train and support clients on digital bookkeeping and MTD compliance.
*Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and interpersonal communication.
*Comfortable liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients.
*Able to assist the accountancy team with general compliance and administrative tasks.
*Willingness to stay up to date on HMRC developments and changes to digital tax regulations.
Making Tax Digital Lead - Salary & Benefits
*Salary: £30,000-£35,000 (dependent on experience and tax/practice expertise).
*Full-time role with flexibility (3-5 days considered, ideally near full-time).
*Office-based in Central Carlisle with on-site parking (subject to availability).
*Office-based during probation, with potential to move to hybrid/homeworking thereafter.
*Early finish on Fridays for improved work-life balance.
*Minimal bureaucracy - no timesheets, high autonomy.
*Exposure to a wide range of clients, from SMEs to larger owner-managed businesses.
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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