Personal Tax Semi-Senior / Senior | St Albans

Clark Wood; St Albans; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established tax firm in St Albans is seeking a Personal Tax Semi-Senior/Senior to join their team. The role involves preparing self-assessment tax returns, engaging in tax planning, and managing client portfolios. The ideal candidate will be ATT or CTA qualified with a strong background in personal tax and excellent interpersonal skills. This position offers professional growth in a supportive and collaborative environment, making it a rewarding opportunity for those looking to progress their careers in tax.

Benefits

Referral bonus of £500 for new hires

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Self-Assessment tax returns for clients.
• Get involved in tax planning and advisory projects.
• Build strong relationships with clients and HMRC.
• Manage a diverse portfolio, delivering high client service.
• Support and mentor junior team members.

Skills

ATT or CTA qualification

Personal tax knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

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

• Location: St Albans
• Sector: Tax ,Tax Advisory ,Tax Compliance ,Personal Tax ,Accounts & Audit ,Trusts ,Private Client Tax
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Salary: £35000 - £45000 per annum
• Contact: David Elliot
• Contact email: [e-mail]
• Contact phone: [phone]
• Published: 21 days ago
• Expiry date: 2026-01-14
• Startdate: 2025-12-15 00:00:00
• Consultant: David Elliot

🎄 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.