Senior Tax Accountant

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave, plus birthday off

Office closure between Christmas and New Year

Flexible working arrangements

Regular team social events

One additional day off for charity work

Job summary

A growing accountancy practice in Wilmslow seeks a Tax Senior to manage personal tax compliance and provide advisory services. The role offers a competitive salary of £30,000 – £40,000, flexible working arrangements, and a relaxed dress code. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in UK taxes and excellent communication skills. Apply for this exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing personal tax compliance for individuals.
• Ability to prepare and review self-assessment tax returns.
• Familiarity with providing technical tax advice.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal tax compliance for a diverse portfolio.
• Prepare and review tax returns, supervising junior team members.
• Liaise with HMRC on client matters.

Skills

Solid background in UK taxes

Excellent communication skills

Pro-active, detail-oriented approach

Education

ATT qualified or QBE/CTA part-qualified/qualified

Tools

IRIS software

Job description

Tax Senior

Contract Type: Full-time

Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established accountancy practice in Wilmslow, is experiencing exciting growth and is seeking an experienced Tax Senior to join their dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong tax professional who thrives in a small-to-medium sized practice environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting senior accountants and partners with technical tax queries, whilst managing their own diverse portfolio of private clients. This position offers genuine variety, client interaction, and the opportunity to work across a broad range of tax matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day personal tax compliance for a portfolio of individuals, including high-net-worth clients, business owners, and directors
• Prepare and review self-assessment tax returns, utilising and supervising junior team members where appropriate
• Provide technical advice to colleagues and clients on capital gains tax, VAT, and aspects of corporation tax
• Meet with prospective personal tax compliance clients to understand their needs and assess service requirements
• Liaise effectively with HMRC on client matters, managing all correspondence professionally
• Assist senior managers and directors with tax advisory projects

About You

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Solid background in a broad range of UK taxes, ideally gained within UK practice
• ATT qualified or QBE/CTA part-qualified/qualified
• Pro‑active, detail‑oriented approach with strong technical capabilities
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable working directly with clients and supporting colleagues in an advisory capacity
• Experience using IRIS software would be beneficial, but not essential

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £30,000 – £40,000 depending on experience
• 22 days annual leave, plus your birthday off
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Flexible working arrangements and free parking
• Relaxed dress code on Fridays
• Regular team social events including escape rooms, golf, and flight clubs
• Annual team away day
• One additional day off each year to support a charity of your choice

How to Apply

If you're a technically strong tax professional looking for your next challenge in a supportive, growing practice, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion about this Tax Senior opportunity in Wilmslow, please contact: Jake on [e-mail] or call 0333 996 2882.