About the Shaw Gibbs Group

Eastleigh or Basingstoke

Langdowns DFK are a well-respected practice with three offices in Hampshire. Known for its commitment to delivering exceptional client service, Langdowns DFK joined the Shaw Gibbs Group in October 2024, a growing top 40 accountancy practice who provide expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals.

Members of the Shaw Gibbs Group are committed to investment in their teams of high-quality specialists who work with the best-in-breed technology to create value for clients which exceeds expectation.
Our culture is very important to us and is based on our company values of expert, respectful, innovative and collaborative. We develop high performing teams diverse in experiences, backgrounds and ideas. As a growing company, there are plenty of opportunities for development and quick progression. 

Our practice is known for having a friendly and supportive team culture where everyone receives training and development to increase their technical knowledge and their commercial and management skills. We put our people first and are constantly looking for ways to improve our people experience. With respectful as one of our values, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that respects, values and celebrates cultural and individual differences.

We have several offices in Central and Southern England and have ambitious plans to expand our business. To support the organisation’s growth, we have created a new opportunity for either a Private Client Tax Semi-Senior or Senior to join our Eastleigh or Basingstoke Tax teams. This is a permanent full-time role.

The Role

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of Private Client tax clients and ensuring compliance with HMRC and in-house deadlines
• Preparing and processing tax returns and P11Ds from information provided
• Calculation and advice of liabilities, together with due dates of payment to client
• Assisting with client queries and providing ad hoc advice where requested
• Billing personal portfolio clients after work completed
• Dealing with correspondence, telephone calls and arranging and attending meetings with clients and potential clients
• Assisting partners and staff members with technical queries
• Providing assistance to junior members of the team where appropriate
• Assisting in the preparation of technical reports in relation to income tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax
• Dealing with HMRC correspondence, telephone calls and enquiries
• General support to the tax team as required

What We Can Offer You

• Joining a fast growing company with exciting growth plans ahead
• Plenty of opportunity to increase your technical knowledge and skills
• A varied role within a talented and experienced team
• The Eastleigh, Andover and Basingstoke offices are all centrally located, with easy access to local shops/supermarkets, main roads and train stations. We also have free on-site parking available 
• Regular staff events, including a Christmas Party and a company-wide summer party
• Other exciting benefits, including:
  • We offer 20 days statutory holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra 3 days at Christmas. Bonus days accrue after 3 years of service. 
  • Employee Health Benefit Scheme - allowing you to claim back money for things like dentist appointments, prescriptions etc.
  • Peoples Pension Scheme
  • We offer early Friday finishes at 4pm
  • Free lunch on the last day working day of each month

About You

• Minimum 2 years’ UK practice tax experience
• Ideally ATT qualified
• Some accounts experience desirable
• Strong customer focus & attention to detail
• Able to produce high quality work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills 
• Team player
• Confident, positive, professional and can-do attitude
• Strong IT skills, specifically Excel and able to pick up new IT packages very quickly
• Create a positive impression with clients and staff 
• Driving license essential

How to Apply

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About us

Shaw Gibbs is an inclusive employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates by ensuring a comfortable and accessible interview experience. We understand that some individuals may have specific needs or require accommodation/adjustments during the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to ensure your recruitment experience with Shaw Gibbs is as inclusive and accessible as possible, please let us know at your earliest convenience via email.

We believe that diversity makes Shaw Gibbs a stronger firm and we look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skillsets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment – one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We’re committed to recruiting, promoting and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to Shaw Gibbs’ goals, without regard to their sex, gender, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status.