Senior Tax Accountant

Venn Group; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm is seeking a proactive Senior Tax Accountant to join their Lifetime Planning team in Bury St. Edmunds. The role involves preparing tax returns, advising on tax matters, and collaborating with teams to provide expert financial services to clients. Strong experience in tax and trust accounting, plus a Chartered Accountancy/Tax qualification, is essential. The position offers a negotiable salary and a wide range of benefits.

Benefits

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Unlimited paid time off

CPD support

Legal services for staff and families

Qualifications

• Strong experience in tax and trust accounting, including complex estates.
• Confident working with private clients and legal professionals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare personal tax returns and 60-day CGT returns for residential property disposals.
• Advise on income tax, capital gains tax, and stamp duty land tax.
• Calculate tax liabilities and advise on payments under self-assessment.
• Finalise lifetime tax affairs for deceased individuals.
• Prepare estate accounts and handle tax during the administration period.
• Draft inheritance tax forms for trusts.

Skills

Tax and trust accounting

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Chartered Accountancy/Tax qualification

Job description

Permanent Vacancy – Senior Tax Accountant
Location: East Anglia (onsite in Bury St. Edmunds once a week)
Salary: Negotiable based on experience
Contract Type: Permanent

We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable individual to join our Lifetime Planning team, providing expert advice and support to a diverse client base including private individuals, executors, trustees, and attorneys.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare personal tax returns and 60-day CGT returns for residential property disposals
• Advise on income tax, capital gains tax, and stamp duty land tax
• Calculate tax liabilities and advise on payments under self-assessment
• Finalise lifetime tax affairs for deceased individuals
• Prepare estate accounts and handle tax during the administration period
• Draft inheritance tax forms for trusts and tax deduction certificates
• Collaborate with cross-departmental teams, including international property specialists
• Support and mentor junior team members
• Promote trust and tax services internally and externally

About You

• Chartered Accountancy/Tax qualification
• Strong experience in tax and trust accounting, including complex estates and overseas domiciles
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Confident working with private clients and legal professionals

The company offer wide range of financial, career, and lifestyle benefits, including life assurance, pension contributions, unlimited paid time off, CPD support, and legal services for staff and families.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.