Senior Tax Advisor

Michael Page (UK); Lincoln; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Tax Senior to join an expanding accountancy firm in Lincoln. The role involves advising clients on various tax matters, managing relationships, and supporting junior staff. Candidates should have 2-3 years of tax compliance experience and be studying towards ACA, ACCA, ATT or CTA. Offering a competitive salary of £30,000 - £45,000, this position provides a chance for career progression and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in tax compliance within a UK accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing and reviewing personal and corporate tax returns.
• Strong interest in advisory and planning work.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a wide range of tax matters.
• Manage client relationships and act as a key point of contact.
• Support junior team members and provide guidance.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and assist with advisory projects.
• Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Client management

Tax compliance knowledge

Advisory skills

Education

ACA / ACCA / ATT / CTA (or equivalent)

Job description

• Tax Senior to join an expanding and fast growing firm of accountants in Lincoln.
• Focused on compliance and client service, across mixed corporate & personal tax.

About Our Client

The firm acts for a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses (OMBs), SMEs, and corporate clients across a wide range of sectors and turnover levels, alongside a strong private client base including HNWIs, company directors, and property investors. While delivering a high-quality tax compliance service, the firm has a growing focus on strategic tax planning and advisory work. As part of this continued expansion, the tax team is strengthening its advisory capability, offering the chance to work closely with experienced tax specialists, develop technical expertise, and play a key and influential role within the practice. With clear progression pathways through to Associate level and beyond, this is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious tax professional to advance their career within a dynamic, forward-thinking firm.

Job Description

• Advise clients on a wide range of tax matters, including fund tax, international tax, UK corporation tax, income tax, capital gains tax, and other issues relevant to the Wealth and Asset Management sector.
• Manage client relationships, acting as a key point of contact for tax queries and compliance matters.
• Support junior team members, reviewing work and providing guidance where needed.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and assist with advisory projects (e.g. restructuring, remuneration planning, R&D, capital gains, inheritance tax).
• Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients, handling correspondence and resolving queries efficiently.

The Successful Applicant

• Studying towards or qualified in ACA / ACCA / ATT / CTA (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in tax compliance within a UK accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing and reviewing a wide range of personal and corporate tax returns.
• Strong technical grounding, with an interest in developing further into advisory and planning work.
• Excellent communication and client management skills with a proactive, professional approach.
• Either a dedicated Tax Senior or a mixed accounts/tax background with a clear desire to specialise in tax.

What's on Offer

£30,000 - £45,000 dependent on the experience and background of the right professional, plus benefits.