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Tax Accountant (Trainee/Part-Qualified)

Posted 12/05/2026

£30000.00 - £35000.00 per annum

Belfast

Permanent

Finance & Accounting

Job Description

Tax Accountant (Trainee/Part-Qualified) - Belfast

MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with an established and growing Practice located in Belfast, looking to recruit for a Tax Accountant (Trainee/Part-Qualified) on a full time, permanent basis.

The Company:

A respected and well-established independent firm of chartered accountants and business advisers, based in Belfast, is currently expanding its team. While most of their clients are located throughout Northern Ireland, they also serve a diverse international client base across the Republic of Ireland, Great Britain, Europe, North and South America, and Australia.

The team includes experienced professionals from a range of specialisms, including chartered accountancy, tax advisory, trust and estate planning, and human resources.

What's in it for you?

  • Holiday - 23 days + 11 stat days (increases with tenure)
  • Pension - auto enrolment
  • Perk box - discounts on shopping and well-being benefits
  • Discounted Gym membership
  • Free on street parking
  • Flexible working (core hours 10-12pm and 2-4pm)
  • Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
  • Early Finish Daily if desired (4pm)

Job Duties of the Tax Accountant (Trainee/Part-Qualified) include:

  • Preparation of corporation and personal tax returns
  • VAT return preparation and submission
  • Review of completed tax returns
  • Exposure to advisory/consultancy work at senior level
  • Reporting directly to the manager
  • Trainees focused on core preparation work

What you need to be the Successful Tax Accountant (Trainee/Part-Qualified)

  • Small to mid-tier practice experience preferred
  • Big 4 candidates considered if focused on tax compliance work
  • Strong tax technician is ideal but will consider tax trainee with relevant experience
  • Will consider accounts technician or part-qualified accountant with tax experience
  • Solid grounding in tax compliance

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Brad Dempster, Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS group on 02896935506 or b.dempster@mcsgroup.jobs

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs www.mcsgroup.jobs

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