Senior Personal Tax Advisor | Flexible Work & Growth

JW Hinks LLP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

CPD courses

Staff benefits platform

Wellbeing team

Job summary

JW Hinks LLP in Edgbaston, Birmingham, is seeking an experienced Tax Senior to manage a varied portfolio of personal tax clients and deliver high-quality compliance services.

The role focuses on technical excellence, client handling, and supporting junior team members while contributing to the wider tax team's success. Flexible working is available to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of UK personal tax.
• Experience preparing and reviewing self-assessment tax returns.
• Attention to detail and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and client service.
• Proficient in accounting software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of personal tax clients and ensuring compliance.
• Preparing and reviewing self-assessment tax returns.
• Providing advisory support on personal tax matters and planning.
• Identifying tax planning opportunities and offering practical advice.
• Serving as a main client contact and building trusted relationships.
• Coordinating with HMRC to resolve client queries.
• Reviewing work of junior team members and supporting development.
• Assisting with workload planning to meet deadlines and service standards.
• Staying up to date with legislation and sharing knowledge with the team.

Skills

UK personal tax

Self-assessment returns

Client service

Communication

Excel (advanced)

Accounting software

Tools

Accounting software

MS Office

Job description

Salary: Dependent on experience Location: Edgbaston Birmingham / Flexible working

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Tax Senior to take responsibility for managing a varied portfolio of personal tax clients, delivering high-quality compliance services and contributing to advisory work.

You will support clients in navigating complex tax matters, ensuring technical excellence and outstanding client service.

This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional looking to broaden their personal tax experience within a supportive and collaborative team.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, confident client handling skills, and the ability to review and support the work of junior team members while contributing to the wider success of the tax team.

The Role:

•Managing a portfolio of individuals, sole traders and partnerships, trusts and estates, overseeing compliance work.
•Preparing and reviewing self-assessment tax returns.
•Providing advisory support across a range of personal tax matters, including capital gains tax, residence and domicile, property income, and business tax planning.
•Identifying tax planning opportunities and delivering practical, commercial advice to clients.
•Acting as a key point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships and providing ongoing tax support.
•Liaising with HMRC to resolve client queries and handle communications.
•Reviewing the work of junior team members and supporting their development.
•Assisting with planning workloads to ensure deadlines and service standards are met.
•Keeping up to date with legislation and sharing knowledge within the team.

To be considered, you will need:

•Solid knowledge of UK personal tax.
•Experience preparing and reviewing self-assessment tax returns independently.
•A proactive and professional approach, with strong attention to detail.
•Ability to manage deadlines, prioritise tasks, and maintain a high standard of client service.
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
•Proficient in various accounting software’s and MS Office, with advanced Excel skills.
•Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Supportive team environment that values professional growth.
• A dedicated wellbeing team, providing support, initiatives, and resources to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including:
– Company pension scheme
– Company health cash plan
– Free on-site parking
– Fully funded professional qualifications and CPD courses
• Access to a staff benefits platform, offering health and wellbeing support plus exclusive retail discounts.

Get in touch

Feel free to drop us a line with any questions you may have. You can reach us via the following:

JW Hinks LLP
19 Highfield Road, Edgbaston,
Birmingham B15 3BH