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 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. Support toward your professional qualifications (AAT, ACCA, or ATT/CTA), including study leave and exam assistance. 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:

Experience working in a practice accountancy firm, with exposure to accounts or tax work. 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. Currently studying or intending to study towards a professional qualification (AAT / ACCA / ATT / CTA). 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, Permanent

Pay: From 24,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person