Personal Tax Senior

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent solutions firm in Manchester is seeking a Personal Tax Senior to enhance their team. This role involves managing a diverse portfolio of personal tax clients, ensuring compliance, and providing high-quality service. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of personal tax experience and be ACA/ACCA qualified or qualified by experience. The position offers competitive pay, a supportive work environment, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Work-life balance with Hybrid working

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in personal tax within a practice environment.
• Strong understanding of personal tax compliance processes.
• Able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review personal tax returns for individuals, partnerships and trusts.
• Manage a diverse client portfolio acting as the main point of contact for day-to-day tax matters.
• Ensure compliance deadlines are met and maintain excellent client service standards.

Skills

Tax Experience

Excellent attention to detail

Confident communicator

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified part‑qualified or qualified by experience

Tools

Accounting Software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Personal Tax Senior

Location: Manchester City Centre (Hybrid options available)

Salary: Competitive Benefits

Contract: Full-time Permanent

Are you an experienced tax professional looking to take the next step in your career? We're looking for a Personal Tax Senior to join our dynamic and supportive team in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a varied and interesting client portfolio where your expertise will make a real impact.

About the Role

As a Personal Tax Senior you'll play a key role within our Tax Department supporting the delivery of high-quality compliance and advisory services to our clients. You'll manage your own portfolio of personal tax clients, build strong relationships and help ensure all tax obligations are met efficiently and accurately.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and review personal tax returns for individuals, partnerships and trusts.

Manage a diverse client portfolio acting as the main point of contact for day-to-day tax matters.

Ensure compliance deadlines are met and maintain excellent client service standards.

Handle HMRC correspondence and deal with enquiries promptly and professionally.

Prepare Capital Gains Tax (CGT) returns and support on ad-hoc advisory work.

Assist with developing and mentoring junior team members.

Report directly to the Senior Manager and/or Director ensuring work aligns with internal procedures and external compliance standards.

About You

Essential Skills & Experience

At least 2 years experience in personal tax within a practice environment.

ACA / ACCA qualified part‑qualified or qualified by experience.

Strong understanding of personal tax compliance processes.

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in your work.

Confident communicator both written and verbal.

Able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines under pressure.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).

Desirable

Experience with R&D groups overseas or CIS clients.

Experience using tax software and CRM systems.

Previous experience mentoring or supporting junior staff.

Why Join Us

Work with a friendly professional team who value collaboration and excellence.

• Work life balance with Hybrid working

Gain exposure to a wide range of clients and complex tax matters.

Excellent professional development opportunities and study support (if applicable).

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

If you're a motivated tax professional ready for your next challenge we'd love to hear from you. Contact Jake on

Key Skills

Tax Experience,Accounting Software,GAAP,QuickBooks,Accounting,Sage,Account Reconciliation,Analysis Skills,Research Experience,SOX,Microsoft Excel,Financial Analysis