Personal Tax Semi-Senior / Senior | St Albans

Clark Wood - Tax Recruitment; St Albans; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax recruitment firm in St Albans is seeking a Personal Tax Semi-Senior/Senior to join its well-regarded private client tax team. The role includes preparing Self-Assessment tax returns, tax planning, and building client relationships. Candidates should be ATT or CTA qualified with a strong personal tax background and excellent communication skills. This position offers a supportive culture and opportunities for professional development. Contact David Elliot for more details at [email].

Benefits

Referral bonus

Supportive culture

Room for development

Qualifications

• ATT or CTA qualified or part-qualified with relevant experience.
• Solid background in personal tax within a practice environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing Self-Assessment tax returns for clients.
• Involvement in tax planning and advisory projects.
• Liaising directly with clients and HMRC.
• Managing a diverse portfolio and client service.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members.

Skills

ATT or CTA qualified

Personal tax background

Organisational skills

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

🎄 Personal Tax Semi-Senior / Senior | St Albans 🎄

✨ Finish the year with a career move that actually excites you, or start next year knowing you've got something exciting to look forward to in 2026 ✨

As the year draws to a close and many tax professionals are reflecting on what’s next, an excellent opportunity has opened up to join a well-established and highly regarded private client tax team in St Albans.
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

Interested? Let’s talk.

For further information, please contact David Elliot at Clark Wood:

📧 [e-mail]

☎️ 01173 291058 | 📱 07538 908463

If this role isn’t quite right, still get in touch — we’re recruiting across the tax market and would be happy to discuss alternative opportunities.

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.

#CWDE