UK-Specific Self Assessment App Promotion

Job ID: 40104548

Budget: £10 – £15 GBP

1. Overview

We are launching a UK-focused bookkeeping and tax application designed exclusively for self-employed individuals completing Self Assessment, with annual turnover under £50,000 and not VAT registered.

The product is not aimed at complex businesses, VAT returns, payroll, or larger limited companies. Following a successful test phase, we are preparing for a nationwide UK rollout.

We are seeking experienced sales and/or marketing professionals to help acquire users at scale while maintaining clear, honest positioning.

2. Target Market (very specific)

UK self-employed individuals

Turnover under £50,000

Non-VAT registered

Sole traders and CIS subcontractors

Tradespeople (builders, electricians, plumbers, etc.)

Individuals who currently:

Use spreadsheets

Use basic bookkeeping apps

Rely on accountants for simple Self Assessment

3. What the Product Is (and is not)

The product is:

A simple bookkeeping + Self Assessment app

Designed to reduce accountant reliance for straightforward cases

Affordable, easy to use, and HMRC-aligned

The product is NOT:

For VAT returns

For complex tax planning

For high-turnover businesses

A replacement for accountants in complex scenarios

Messaging must reflect this clearly.

4. Objectives

Drive nationwide awareness within the correct user segment

Acquire qualified sign-ups only (under £50k, non-VAT)

Educate users on whether the product is right for them

Build trust in a regulated (tax) environment

Scale acquisition efficiently across the UK

5. Go-to-Market Focus

Applicants should be comfortable working with clear qualification and filtering, including:

Web-Based / Digital

Search-led marketing (high-intent queries only)

“Self Assessment app UK”

“Do I need an accountant under 50k”

“CIS self assessment help”

Educational content (not hype-driven)

Conversion-optimised landing pages with qualification steps

Community & Outreach

Engagement in UK self-employed and trades communities

Ethical, non-spammy outreach

Clear explanation of who the product is for (and who it isn’t)

Sales (Light-Touch Only)

Warm outreach

Booking onboarding or intro calls

No pressure selling

No misrepresentation of HMRC or compliance status

6. Scope of Work

Depending on role, responsibilities may include:

Channel strategy for nationwide rollout

Messaging tailored to under-£50k, non-VAT users

Lead generation with qualification filters

Campaign execution and iteration

Tracking results and feeding insights back into product and messaging

7. What We Provide

A validated product after test phase

Clear eligibility criteria

Pricing and onboarding flow

Landing pages and messaging framework

Support on compliance-safe wording (Self Assessment only)

8. Requirements

Experience marketing or selling to UK self-employed audiences

Understanding of trust-based products (finance, tax, SaaS)

Ability to scale campaigns nationally

Clear reporting and accountability

Comfortable saying “this product isn’t suitable” when appropriate

9. Engagement & Budget

Freelance or contract basis initially

Open to:

Hourly

Fixed-scope campaigns

Performance-linked bonuses (after validation)

Indicative range:

£15–£30/hour, depending on experience and channel

Or fixed deliverables with agreed KPIs

10. Success Metrics

Cost per qualified sign-up (under £50k, non-VAT)

Conversion rate after qualification

Retention and engagement

Scalability across UK regions

11. Application Questions

Please include:

Experience with UK self-employed or small business markets

How you would filter out VAT / higher-turnover users

Channels you would prioritise for a nationwide rollout

Examples of relevant campaigns or results

Preferred engagement model