Tax Compliance Senior

Stafffinders; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Pension with life cover

Annual leave buy-up

Smart working policy

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid flu jabs

Eye tests

Referral bonus

CPD funding

Membership fees paid

Job summary

Stafffinders in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Tax Compliance Senior to manage a varied portfolio of tax returns and advisory work within a fast-paced accountancy environment. The role offers hybrid working (3 days in office), a competitive salary, pension with life cover, CPD support and generous annual leave, plus employee referral and training benefits.

You should ideally hold ATT or CTA, have experience in tax compliance in practice, fluent English and a UK driving licence, and you will

Qualifications

• ATT or CTA qualification preferred; QBE considered.
• Experience in accounting or tax compliance within an accountancy practice.
• Fluent English and a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Enter tax information into specialist software and prepare client records for review by the Tax Compliance Manager.
• Manage more complex areas of the portfolio, including CGT computations and other tax computations.
• Liaise with clients to obtain information, identify HMRC compliance notices, and provide guidance to Assistants.

Skills

ATT or CTA

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your Tax Compliance career and build on your technical expertise?

We’re looking for an experienced Tax Compliance Senior to join our client’s growing team in Glasgow on a permanent basis. You’ll take on greater responsibility across a varied portfolio of tax compliance work, using your technical knowledge while collaborating with colleagues across the wider Tax team.

If you’re ready to progress your career within a fast-paced and supportive accountancy environment, this could be an excellent next move.

What you will get in your new role

• Competitive salary
• Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover and Income Protection
• Hybrid - 3 days in office. They're happy to be flexible and discuss working patterns
• Competitive Annual Leave entitlement & Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year
• Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health)
• Paid flu jabs and eye tests
• Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client)
• Employee Referral Scheme. Enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral
• Investment towards Continuous Professional Development (CPD), which includes access to comprehensive training courses and materials
• Paid professional membership fees

Responsibilities in your new role as Tax Compliance Senior

In this role, you’ll be responsible for accurately entering tax information into specialist software, preparing client records for review by the Tax Compliance Manager. You’ll manage more complex areas of the portfolio, including Profit Sharing, Farmers’ Averaging Claims and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) computations, while ensuring tax returns are submitted electronically to HMRC.

You’ll also liaise with clients to obtain any outstanding information, identify and report HMRC compliance enquiry notices, and provide guidance, training and ongoing support to Tax Compliance Assistants within the wider team.

Your personality, experience and qualifications

You will ideally be ATT or CTA qualified, although candidates who are qualified by experience (QBE) in a similar role will also be considered. You’ll have proven experience working in an accounting or tax compliance role within an accountancy practice, alongside fluent English and a full UK driving licence, which is essential for the position.

You’ll be a proactive and dependable team player, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities. Strong organisation, problem-solving and time management skills are essential, along with the ability to use your initiative, work effectively under pressure and consistently meet strict deadlines.