Senior Tax Accountant

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Study support and qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Supportive working environment

Exposure to a varied client portfolio

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd is recruiting a Senior Tax Accountant to join our client’s established accountancy practice. You will manage a diverse portfolio of personal and corporate tax matters, provide specialist advice and contribute to team success.

You'll be expected to keep HMRC up to date, mentor junior staff, and support business planning for clients while pursuing professional qualifications where appropriate. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of personal and corporate taxation.
• Experience managing a portfolio of tax clients.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Proactive and commercially minded approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of personal and corporate tax clients.
• Preparing and reviewing personal tax returns and self-assessment computations.
• Preparing and reviewing corporation tax computations and CT600 returns.
• Advising clients on tax planning opportunities and tax efficiencies.
• Providing advice on capital gains tax, inheritance tax and other relevant tax matters.
• Reviewing tax returns and computations prepared by junior members of the team.
• Ensuring HMRC deadlines and regulatory requirements are met.
• HMRC enquiries handling and resolving queries.
• Mentoring junior team members.

Skills

Taxation knowledge

Client relationship

Attention to detail

Organisational abilities

Commercial mindset

Education

ATT/CTA/ACA or ACCA qualification (or studying)

Job description

Is it time your tax career added up to something more?

We are recruiting a Senior Tax Accountant to join our Client in their established and growing Accountancy Practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional to take ownership of a varied client portfolio, provide specialist tax advice and play an important role within the wider team.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Managing a portfolio of personal and corporate tax clients
• Preparing and reviewing personal tax returns and self-assessment computations
• Preparing and reviewing corporation tax computations and CT600 returns
• Advising clients on tax planning opportunities and potential tax efficiencies
• Providing advice on capital gains tax, inheritance tax and other relevant tax matters
• Reviewing tax returns and computations prepared by junior members of the team
• Ensuring all tax submissions meet HMRC deadlines and regulatory requirements
• Dealing with HMRC enquiries and resolving tax-related queries
• Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a key point of contact
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the tax team
• Keeping up to date with changes in tax legislation and ensuring clients receive relevant advice

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a Tax Senior or similar role within an accountancy practice
• ATT, CTA, ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified or studying towards a relevant qualification
• Strong technical knowledge of personal and corporate taxation
• Experience managing a portfolio of tax clients
• Good understanding of current tax legislation and HMRC requirements
• Experience reviewing work and supporting junior team members
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities
• A proactive and commercially minded approach

Benefits on Offer:

• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• Company pension scheme
• Generous annual leave
• Study support and assistance with professional qualifications, where applicable
• Opportunities for career progression and development
• Supportive working environment
• Exposure to a varied client portfolio

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Disclaimer

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles. We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.