Making Tax Digital roll-out sees Azets create 15 jobs in Stockport

Fifteen jobs are being created at the Stockport office of Azets as it becomes a Making Tax Digital hub for businesses and individuals.

The UK-wide accountancy and business advisory firm said the roles were needed following the recent implementation of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax by HMRC.

Landlords, sole traders and the self-employed with a gross income above £50,000 per year must comply with the MTD roll-out. From next April those with a gross income of £30,000 fall into scope and, from April 2028, those with a gross income of £20,000-plus.

Susanna Cassey, Regional Managing Director, said:

“Our Stockport office is becoming an MTD hub for businesses and individuals as we support them with the HMRC compliance regime, which includes keeping digital records, using MTD-compatible software and submitting quarterly updates, as well as a final declaration.

“A recent online poll of business in the UK by Azets showed that most companies are not prepared for MTD, even though it is an operational reality from now for those with qualifying income of above £50,000.

“With the roll-out, and demand from clients, we have job vacancies for 15 people in relation to MTD.”

These new staff will join a fast-growing office of more than 100 people which supports the firm’s other offices across the North West. Susanna added:

“MTD is the most significant overhaul of the tax system since the introduction of self-assessment decades ago and it is clear from the Azets poll, and what we are hearing on the ground, that a lot of people, such as landlords and trades, will require professional support in completing compliant returns.

“In turn, this is creating job opportunities for talented people here in Stockport.”