Personal Tax Semi-Senior / Senior - St Albans

Clark Wood - Tax Recruitment; St Albans; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus (£500)

Job summary

Clark Wood - Tax Recruitment is seeking a Personal Tax Senior in the UK to manage a diverse portfolio and deliver a high standard of client service. You will handle Self-Assessment returns for individuals, directors, and business owners, and contribute to advisory projects, including IHT and trusts, while liaising with clients and HMRC.

We value ATT or CTA qualification, strong communication skills, and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills with great attention to detail.
• Collaborative team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience delivering high-quality client service in a tax practice environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Self-Assessment tax returns for individuals, directors, and business owners.
• Involvement in tax planning and advisory projects including IHT, trusts, and private client planning.
• Build strong relationships by liaising directly with clients and HMRC.
• Manage your own diverse portfolio and deliver a high standard of client service.
• Support and mentor junior team members to help them develop as tax professionals.

Skills

Organisational skills

Collaborative

Communication

Education

ATT or CTA qualified

Job description

This role is perfect for a Personal Tax Senior who enjoys a true mix of compliance and advisory work, values client relationships, and wants to be part of a supportive, professional, and friendly team — not just another cog in the machine.

What you’ll be doing:

• Preparing and reviewing Self-Assessment tax returns for individuals, directors, and business owners
• Getting involved in tax planning and advisory projects, including IHT, trusts, and private client planning
• Building strong relationships by liaising directly with clients and HMRC
• Managing your own diverse portfolio, delivering a high standard of client service
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members, helping them develop as the next generation of tax talent

What we’re looking for:

• ATT or CTA qualified (or part-qualified with strong, relevant experience)
• A solid background in personal tax within a practice environment
• Strong organisational skills with great attention to detail
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Why consider this role?

• A stable and reputable firm with an excellent name in the market
• A genuinely varied role with exposure beyond pure compliance
• Supportive culture with room to develop, progress and specialise
• A great opportunity to start 2025 in a role that offers long-term satisfaction, not just a job

Referral bonus

Refer a friend or colleague and receive a minimum of £500 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role.

Make your next move a rewarding one — there’s no better time than now.

This role is ideal for candidates with relevant experience in a UK accountancy practice. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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