Personal Tax Senior

Affinia; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Opportunity to purchase 3 extra days holiday

Auto enroll pension scheme

Death in Service

Professional membership support

Paycare for Dental/Optical/Therapies

Agile/Hybrid Working Policy

Dress for your Diary Policy

Job summary

Affinia is seeking a Tax Senior to join our dynamic tax department in Crawley. In this full-time role, you will oversee tax compliance processes and play a vital role in client engagement, ensuring high-quality service and accuracy.

The ideal candidate will be ATT qualified or near qualification and possess strong skills in communication and teamwork. Enjoy 23 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and a policy for hybrid working among other benefits.

Qualifications

• Qualified (ATT) or close to qualifying.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of a broad range of Tax Returns.
• Assist with training the team and providing feedback.
• Provide high-quality services to clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in tax software

Analytical skills

Knowledge of tax laws

Teamwork

Education

ATT qualification or close to qualifying

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Tax Senior – Personal Team

Location: Crawley

Hours: Full time Mon‑Fri 9am‑5.30pm (37.5 hours per week)

Purpose of the Role

In joining Affinia, you will be part of a growing, successful, forward‑thinking and dynamic tax department. As a Senior, you will solidify core technical expertise in personal tax compliance processes and workflow, take ownership of client work, contribute to team development and business growth, and begin engaging in high‑value advisory work for a varied portfolio of individuals.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Preparation of a broad range of Tax Returns, varying in complexity.
• Review of basic Tax Returns and other compliance documents.
• Assist with training the team and providing constructive feedback and guidance on work.
• Liaise regularly with HMRC on a variety of matters.
• Assist with relevant advisory and project work.
• Mentor staff where required.
• Provide high‑quality services to clients, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Contribute to the team’s objectives by sharing knowledge and ideas.
• Participate in client meetings to understand their tax needs and support senior staff with solutions.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure client satisfaction.
• Identify opportunities for tax planning and communicate them to the management team.
• Participate in professional development activities to enhance tax knowledge and awareness of tax legislation.
• Engage in business development, promoting Affinia and its services to both existing and potential clients.

Professional Skills / Qualifications

• Qualified (ATT) or close to qualifying.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels, including a wide range of stakeholders within the business.
• Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Strong core knowledge of tax laws and regulations.

Core Benefits

• 23 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays (Sept‑Aug).
• Opportunity to purchase 3 extra days holiday per year.
• Auto enroll pension scheme with True Potential.
• Death in Service.
• Professional membership support.
• Paycare – claim money back for Dental / Optical / Professional Therapies.
• Agile/Hybrid Working Policy.
• Dress for your Diary Policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Affinia is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion, or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates and base selection for roles on individual merit.