Senior Tax Accountant / Tax Manager

WH Finance Ltd; Hurst; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WH Finance Ltd is recruiting a Senior Tax Accountant / Tax Manager in Hurst, Berkshire to support the Tax Director in delivering high-quality tax compliance and advisory services. This hands-on, office-based role involves managing a portfolio of personal clients and collaborating with a close-knit team.

You will oversee tax return preparations, advise on planning and structuring, and act as a primary client contact while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with HMRC.

Qualifications

• Experience in a tax role within practice.
• In-depth knowledge of UK tax legislation.
• Proven ability to manage a client portfolio independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of personal clients.
• Oversee the preparation and review of tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current legislation.
• Preparation and/or review of compliance filings including Capital Gains Tax, ATED, ERS & P11D forms.
• Support the Tax Director on advisory projects, including tax planning and structuring.
• Act as a main point of contact for clients, building strong relationships.
• Be the first point of contact for allocated clients, responding to enquiries accurately and promptly.
• Review work prepared by junior staff and provide mentoring.
• Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients.
• Ensure deadlines are met and workflows are managed effectively.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax advisory

Client management

UK tax knowledge

Job description

Our client is a well established accountancy practice based in Hurst, Berkshire and they are looking to recruit a Senior Tax Accountant / Tax Manager to support the Tax Director in delivering high-quality tax compliance and advisory services. This is a hands-on office-based role in Hurst, Wokingham, ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with clients and being a key part of a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of personal clients
• Oversee the preparation and review of tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current legislation
• Preparation and/or review of a range of compliance filings including Capital Gains Tax returns, Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) returns, Employment Related Securities (ERS) returns & P11D forms etc
• Support the Tax Director on advisory projects, including tax planning and structuring.
• Act as a main point of contact for clients, building strong and lasting relationships.
• Be the first point of contact for allocated clients, responding to various client enquiries in an accurate and timely manner.
• Review work prepared by junior staff and provide guidance and mentoring.
• Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients.
• Ensure deadlines are met and workflows are managed effectively.

Essential Requirements:

• Strong experience in a tax role within practice.
• In-depth knowledge of UK tax legislation.
• Proven ability to manage a client portfolio independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.