Junior Accountant
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Junior Accountant
The Company:
HMA Tax is a leading specialist in the field of commercial property tax consultancy, committed to providing exceptional service and innovative solutions to our clients. HMA Tax is part of K3 Advisory Group, a leading Advisory & Professional Services organisation owned by Private Equity firm Sun Capital Partners.
We are dedicated to fostering growth and excellence within our team, and we are now seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Junior Accountant to join our ranks as we grow throughout 2026.
The Role:
As a Junior Accountant at HMA Tax, you will play a crucial role in supporting our clients by amending and submitting tax returns, and effectively communicating with third-party accountants. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified accountant to further their career in a supportive and professional environment.
Your key duties and responsibilities will include:
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Amending and submitting tax returns accurately and efficiently.
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Engaging with Client’s to help them understand complex tax considerations.
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Communicating confidently and effectively with third-party accountants.
The Person:
If you are a proactive and motivated individual looking to make a significant impact in a leading consultancy firm, we would love to hear from you. Ideally you will be able to meet the following criteria:
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Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ATT, AAT or equivalent).
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Experience in amending and submitting tax returns.
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Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with third-party accountants.
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Knowledge of Capital Allowances is advantageous but not essential; full training will be provided.
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Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
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Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
What We Offer:
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Competitive salary and benefits package.
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Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
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A supportive and inclusive work environment.
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Opportunities for career progression within the group.
To apply, please respond to the advert with your CV outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining HMA Tax.
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⭐ Highlight your accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ATT/AAT) prominently as this is explicitly required for the role
📊 Quantify your tax return experience: 'Prepared 150+ corporation tax returns with 99% accuracy rate'
🏢 Emphasise any commercial property or Capital Allowances knowledge as HMA Tax specialises in this area
💬 Showcase client communication examples as you'll be explaining complex tax considerations to clients
🔧 List specific accounting software you've used alongside Microsoft Office proficiency
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- •Prepared and submitted 120+ corporation tax returns annually using accounting software, achieving 98% first-time acceptance rate with HMRC
- •Liaised with 15+ third-party accountants monthly to resolve tax return queries, reducing amendment turnaround time by 25%
- •Supported ACA qualification studies while managing client portfolio of 45 SME businesses, maintaining 100% deadline compliance
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Dear Hiring Manager,
HMA Tax's specialisation in commercial property tax consultancy aligns perfectly with my career aspirations in taxation. As a part-qualified accountant with experience in tax return preparation and client communication, I am excited to contribute to your team's growth throughout 2026.
My background in tax compliance and accounting software, combined with my strong analytical skills, positions me well to support your clients with tax return amendments and third-party accountant liaison. I am particularly drawn to the opportunity to develop expertise in Capital Allowances within the commercial property sector.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you approach amending a corporation tax return that has errors in Capital Allowances calculations?
- ›What accounting software have you used for tax return preparation and submission?
- ›Explain the key differences between ACA and ACCA qualifications and your progress with either
- ›How do you ensure accuracy when preparing multiple tax returns under tight deadlines?
- ›What is your understanding of Capital Allowances in commercial property taxation?
Behavioural
- ›Describe a time when you had to explain complex tax information to a client who wasn't familiar with accounting
- ›Tell me about a situation where you identified an error in financial data and how you resolved it
- ›How do you prioritise your workload when dealing with multiple tax return deadlines?
- ›Give an example of when you had to work independently on a challenging accounting task
- ›Describe a time when you had to collaborate with external professionals like third-party accountants
STAR answer examples
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Describe a time when you had to explain complex tax information to a client who wasn't familiar with accounting
Tell me about a situation where you identified an error in financial data and how you resolved it