Tax Advisory Consultant

DJH Ireland; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible hybrid working

Tailored learning and development

Company pension

Health MOTs

Wellbeing, social & community calendar

Job summary

Forbes Dawson in Altrincham is seeking a Tax Advisory Consultant to join the Tax team. You’ll work directly with managers and directors to deliver practical, proactive tax advice that makes a real difference and help grow your own client portfolio.

You’ll collaborate across the DJH group, manage your workload, review tax computations, and mentor trainees as you stay ahead of legislative changes. A flexible hybrid working environment is offered.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, CTA or ATT qualifications, or be part-qualified.
• Experience in tax advisory within an accountancy or professional services firm.
• Strong technical knowledge across taxes with focus on owner-managed businesses and private clients.
• Excellent communication to explain complex points clearly.
• Able to manage workload and deadlines with attention to detail.
• Enjoy working as part of a team and sharing knowledge.
• Curious and innovative mindset for finding the best solution.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical, commercial tax advice to owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs and private clients across CT, VAT, CGT, IHT and succession planning.
• Identify opportunities and risks, translating tax rules into plain English recommendations.
• Plan and lead advisory projects such as business sales, restructures, share schemes and profit extractions.
• Collaborate with managers and directors for specialist input across R&D, capital allowances and corporate finance.
• Build long-lasting relationships and become the trusted go-to for clients.
• Review and sign off tax computations and returns; support compliance colleagues.
• Coach and develop trainees and stay updated with legislative changes.

Skills

ACCA/CTA/ATT

Tax advisory experience

Technical tax knowledge

Client communication

Time management

Team player

Curious mindset

Job description

Tax Advisory Consultant

Department: Tax

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Altrincham

Description

Forbes Dawson is a specialist tax advisory practice that sits within the DJH group. Our team is at the heart of everything we achieve, and no matter how much we grow, looking after our people will always be our #1 priority. We come in all shapes and sizes, with different qualities, experience and knowledge.

Let's talk about the role...

As a Tax Advisory Consultant, you’ll be at the heart of our tax team, working directly with managers and directors to give clients clear, proactive advice that makes a real difference. No two days look the same, and you’ll have the support and room to grow your own client portfolio. You’ll:

• Deliver practical, commercial tax advice to owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs and private clients, from corporation tax and VAT to capital gains, inheritance tax and succession planning
• Spot opportunities and risks for clients, turning technical tax rules into clear, plain English recommendations they can act on
• Plan and lead advisory projects such as business sales, restructures, share schemes and extractions of profit, from first conversation to final report
• Work alongside managers, directors and colleagues across the group to bring in specialist input, including R&D, capital allowances and corporate finance
• Build long-lasting relationships and become the trusted go-to for your clients, getting under the skin of their business and personal goals
• Review and sign off tax computations and returns, supporting compliance colleagues where needed
• Coach and develop trainees, and keep up to date with legislative change so our advice stays ahead of the curve

Let's talk about you and your skills...

Hungry for a new challenge, you’ll:

• Hold ACA, ACCA, CTA or ATT qualifications, or be part-qualified and working towards them
• Have solid experience in a tax advisory role within an accountancy or professional services firm
• Bring strong technical knowledge across a range of taxes, with a particular interest in owner-managed business and private client work
• Communicate brilliantly, explaining complex points simply to clients and colleagues alike
• Be confident managing your own workload and deadlines, with a keen eye for detail
• Enjoy working as part of a team and sharing knowledge with the people around you
• Have a curious, innovative mindset and a passion for finding the best solution for every client

Let's talk benefits...

Here’s a few reasons to come and join us, but you’ll find loads more once you get your feet under the table:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible hybrid working
• Tailored learning and development
• Company pension
• Health MOTs
• A fully loaded wellbeing, social & community calendar.

Our mission is to achieve great things for our team, clients, communities and the planet. You can read more about life at DJH here. – www.djh.co.uk/careers/