Chartered Accountant (ACA) & Tax Advisor (CTA) Job Positions

Location: Mayfair, London

Salary: £29,000 + ACA/CTA study + generous commission and bonus structure.

Closing date: 30 June 2025

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About Us: Sampson Fielding, established in November 2020 by Managing Partners Benjamin Sampson and Elliot Fielding, is a rapidly growing accounting firm. We support over 1,700 corporate and personal clients, with a client base split approximately 50:50 between individual and corporate clients. Our team of 22 professionals is dedicated to providing high-quality services and leveraging technology to enhance our offerings. We are excited to expand our team with enthusiastic and knowledgeable colleagues who share our passion for excellence.

Role Overview: We are seeking an enthusiastic graduate to join our expanding team as a Junior Trainee Chartered Accountant in our Mayfair office. This role involves all elements of financial compliance work as well as advisory and consultancy services, providing a holistic service offering across a portfolio of our exciting clients. You will undertake the ACA/CTA exams to become a qualified ICAEW Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser within three and a half years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the relationship manager for a portfolio of clients and deliver on all their requirements from compliance to advisory services.

• Prepare statutory accounts, corporation tax returns and computations, and maintain accounting records.

• Handle bookkeeping and preparation of VAT returns, management accounts, and assist with audit work where required.

• Conduct budgeting and cashflow forecasting, payroll and pension management, and company secretarial tasks.

• Implement financial processes and internal controls, and provide profit extraction planning and advice.

• Prepare self-assessment returns and offer business incorporation and structure advice.

• Provide advisory and value-added consultancy services.

• Ensure client deadlines are met in a timely and efficient manner, maintaining high standards.

• Prioritise workloads and understand clients’ regulatory and strategic requirements to provide proactive, high-quality service.

• Maintain a good understanding of current accounting standards and tax principles. Attendance at CPD courses and ongoing personal research and learning are expected.

• Understand the commercial principles of our firm.

Candidate Profile:

Essential Qualifications:

• Degree-level qualification from a Top 20 University (or equivalent), with a 2:1 classification or higher.

• Strong A-level results (or equivalent), with a minimum of AAB grades.

• GCSEs (or equivalent) with at least a grade A in Maths and English.

Essential Skills and Attributes:

• Enthusiastic and hard-working.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical skills, and a strategic mindset.

• Attention to detail.

• Integrity and trustworthiness.

• Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as part of a team.

• Ability to apply knowledge in various situations.

Desirable Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to observe, understand, and add value to client business processes.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Ability to prioritise multiple client deliverables.

Why Join Us: 

Why Join Us: This is a unique opportunity to fast-track your career in a young, dynamic and professional firm based in Mayfair with a bright future. We recently acquired two other practices, giving you the opportunity to become involved with a diverse portfolio with a wide range of client types. We also have an exciting pipeline of new clients and opportunities.

Our aim is to continue to grow and develop our service offering with a key focus on using technology to help. We have built our own in-house practice management software, demonstrating our passion to be a market-leading, future-looking firm.

We pride ourselves on the high-quality of service we provide to our clients, therefore it is essential that we build a team suitable to go above and beyond. We are excited to grow the team with like-minded, enthusiastic and knowledgeable colleagues who are passionate about the work we do and the value we add to our clients.

The role offers a wide range of experiences to facilitate your development and success in your long-term career. You will report directly to a Manager and have the potential to grow within the firm, with opportunities to manage a team, develop client relationships, and focus on business development based on your professional aspirations.

Location: Mayfair, London

Salary: £29,000 + ATT/CTA study + generous commission and bonus structure.

Closing date: 30 June 2025

About Us: Sampson Fielding, established in November 2020 by Managing Partners Benjamin Sampson and Elliot Fielding, is a rapidly growing accounting firm. We support over 1,700 corporate and personal clients, with a client base split approximately 50:50 between individual and corporate clients. Our team of 22 professionals is dedicated to providing high-quality services and leveraging technology to enhance our offerings. We are excited to expand our team with enthusiastic and knowledgeable colleagues who share our passion for excellence.

Role Overview: We are seeking an enthusiastic graduate to join our expanding team as a Junior Tax Associate in our Mayfair office. This tax-focused role involves working across compliance and advisory services for various taxes, including personal tax, trust and estate tax, and corporation tax. You will undertake the ATT/CTA exams to become a qualified Chartered Tax Adviser within three years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of personal tax clients and support the team in delivering high-quality compliance and advisory services.

• Prepare self-assessment personal tax returns, capital gains tax computations, and Estate and Trust tax returns.

• Correspond with HM Revenue & Customs, including drafting letters, arranging appeals, and agreeing on liabilities.

• Prepare income and expenditure accounts from both manual and digital records.

• Support the preparation of corporation tax returns.

• Provide advisory and value-added consultancy services.

• Ensure client deadlines are met in a timely and efficient manner, maintaining high standards.

• Prioritise workloads and understand clients' regulatory and strategic requirements to provide proactive, high-quality service.

• Maintain a good understanding of current accounting standards and tax principles. Attendance at CPD courses and ongoing personal research and learning are expected.

• Understand the commercial principles of our firm.

Candidate Profile:

Essential Qualifications:

• Degree-level qualification from a Top 20 University (or equivalent), with a 2:1 classification or higher.

• Strong A-level results (or equivalent), with a minimum of AAB grades.

• GCSEs (or equivalent) with at least a grade A in Maths and English.

Essential Skills and Attributes:

• Enthusiastic and hard-working.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical skills, and a strategic mindset.

• Attention to detail.

• Integrity and trustworthiness.

• Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as part of a team.

• Ability to apply knowledge in various situations.

Desirable:

• Ability to observe, understand, and add value to client business processes.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Ability to prioritise multiple client deliverables.

Why Join Us: This is a unique opportunity to fast-track your career in a young, dynamic and professional firm based in Mayfair with a bright future. We recently acquired two other practices, giving you the opportunity to become involved with a diverse portfolio with a wide range of client types. We also have an exciting pipeline of new clients and opportunities. 

Our aim is to continue to grow and develop our service offering with a key focus on using technology to help. We have built our own in-house practice management software, demonstrating our passion to be a market-leading, future-looking firm.

We pride ourselves on the high-quality of service we provide to our clients, therefore it is essential that we build a team suitable to go above and beyond. We are excited to grow the team with like-minded, enthusiastic and knowledgeable colleagues who are passionate about the work we do and the value we add to our clients.

 The role offers a wide range of experiences to facilitate your development and success in your long-term career. You will report directly to a Tax Manager and have the potential to grow within the firm, with opportunities to manage a team, develop client relationships, and focus on business development based on your professional aspirations.

About Sampson Fielding

At Sampson Fielding, we’re Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors with a difference. Based in the heart of Mayfair, London, we work closely with ambitious SMEs and individuals, offering a highly personal and proactive service. From basic support with personal tax returns to complete outsourcing of business finances, we’re here as trusted advisors for any query, big or small. It’s this level of dedication that sets us apart in the accounting industry.

The Opportunity

We are excited to invite applications for the role of Personal Taxation Manager to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering outstanding tax services and helping to shape the future of our firm.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice on overseas tax matters, non-UK domiciled individuals, inheritance tax, and year-end tax planning.

• Manage a portfolio of clients, acting as their primary point of contact and overseeing billing and WIP management.

• Prepare and review tax returns, including trust and estate returns, TRS, IHT 10-year charges, and other complex calculations.

• Collaborate with partners on firm policies and tax team growth.

• Support business development efforts and proactively identify opportunities for client engagement.

• Mentor and coach trainees within the team, fostering a culture of learning and excellence.

What We’re Looking For:

• ACA/CTA qualified (or equivalent).

• Working knowledge of IRIS Personal Tax and Trust Tax (advantageous).

• STEP qualification (desirable).

• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a client-centric approach.

• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

What’s in It for You?

• A competitive salary tailored to your experience.

• Additional benefits, such as private healthcare, hybrid working, professional development support.

• Opportunities to work with prestigious clients in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Join Us

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply directly or contact Gideon at gideon.g@atomicrecruit.com for more information.