Tax Consultant (Corporate)

Rickard Luckin Limited; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Chelmsford is seeking a newly qualified tax professional to join their team. This role involves both advisory projects and compliance work, allowing you to develop a well-rounded tax skill set while working closely with senior tax specialists. If you're eager to advance your tax career in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Flexi Hours

Enhanced Parental Leave

Group Death in Service

BUPA Health Insurance

AXA Medical Insurance

40% gym discount

23 days' holiday + bank holidays + 3 extra days for Christmas shutdown

2 volunteering days per year

Bike to Work Scheme

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ATT and CTA or nearly completed qualifications.
• Strong knowledge in corporation tax, capital allowances, and tax reliefs.
• Proactive learner with a desire to work on advisory projects.

Responsibilities

• Tax structuring and planning for businesses.
• Manage compliance responsibilities alongside advisory duties.
• Engage with clients to explain tax matters clearly.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Knowledge of corporation tax

Knowledge of capital allowances

Knowledge of tax reliefs

Education

ACA or ATT qualification

CTA qualification (or near completion)

Job description

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Are you a newly qualified ATT or ACA and CTA professional looking to apply your tax skills and gain experience in more advisory led projects and services? At Rickard Luckin, we offer a unique opportunity for a technically strong tax professional to gain hands-on experience in complex advisory projects while continuing to develop their expertise.

With recent legislative changes, now is an exciting time to work in a corporate tax consultancy team for a firm acting for many owner managers, who need to prioritise succession planning and growth, considering all tax efficient options available to them. Our team have built a network both internally and externally who consider them trusted business advisors who will help guide them at crucial stages.

About the Role

This role is ideal for someone with a solid grounding in corporate and business tax compliance who is ready to expand their skills into more strategic, advisory-focused work. You'll work closely with senior tax specialists, gaining exposure to high-quality projects, such as:

• Tax structuring and planning for businesses
• R&D tax relief and capital allowances
• HMRC enquiries and tax risk management
• Corporate reorganisations and transaction tax
• Tax-efficient extraction of profits for business owners

Alongside this, you'll continue to manage some compliance responsibilities, ensuring you build a well-rounded tax skill set.

About You

• (ACA or ATT) and CTA qualified (or near completion)
• Strong knowledge of corporation tax, capital allowances, and tax reliefs
• Keen to move beyond compliance into more complex advisory projects
• Proactive, eager to learn, and commercially aware
• Strong communication skills - able to explain tax matters in a clear and engaging way
• A team player who enjoys problem-solving and working closely with clients
• Flexi Hours: Fit your working hours around our core times (10:00 am - 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Group Death in Service
• BUPA Health Insurance for all team members
• AXA Advanced Medical Insurance, including Doctor@Hand, for team members above trainee level
• 40% discount at Hussle & Nuffield Health gyms
• 23 days' holiday + bank holidays + 3 extra days for Christmas shutdown
• 2 volunteering days per year to give back to the community
• Bike to Work Scheme to support sustainable commuting
• A supportive environment where you'll feel valued, with a culture built on being passionate, personal, and professional

Ready to Take the Next Step?

• If you're looking for a role that will accelerate your tax career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat!

Ready to Apply?

If you're looking for a varied and rewarding role in a forward-thinking accountancy firm, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat with Daryl Hughes our Talent Acquisition Lead.

A Note for Recruitment Agencies...

We're all about building relationships, but we've got this one covered. Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted unless briefed by our Talent Acquisition team. If we need your help, we'll reach out!