Tax Semi Senior

Clark Wood - Tax Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days leave

Pension

Employee benefits scheme

Life assurance

EAP

£500 referral bonus

Job summary

Clark Wood - Tax Recruitment in Northampton is partnering with a modern accountancy practice to recruit a Personal Tax Semi Senior. You will manage a portfolio of personal tax clients, ensuring HMRC compliance and delivering high-quality advisory support.

The role offers a collaborative environment with clear development opportunities and a chance to mentor junior team members while pursuing professional qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in a personal tax role within an accountancy practice.
• ATT / CTA qualification or currently studying towards.
• Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and client relationships.
• Commercial awareness with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organised and able to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of personal tax clients, ensuring compliance with HMRC and internal deadlines
• Preparing tax computations and returns for Manager and Partner review
• Reviewing tax work prepared by non-tax specialists
• Providing technical support and resolving client tax queries
• Assisting with ad hoc tax advisory projects and technical research
• Advising clients on tax liabilities and relevant HMRC provisions
• Identifying tax planning opportunities
• Providing capital gains and inheritance tax planning advice
• Managing more complex HMRC correspondence
• Developing strong and trusted relationships with clients
• Supporting and mentoring more junior members of the team

Skills

Personal tax

Client service

Attention to detail

Education

ATT/CTA qualification (studying towards)

Job description

Personal Tax Semi Senior | Northampton | £26,000 - £32,000 DOE

Accountancy Practice recruitment specialists Clark Wood are working with a modern and forward-thinking accountancy practice with a growing presence across the UK. They are looking to recruit an experienced Personal Tax Semi Senior to join their dynamic tax team.

The firm works with a varied portfolio of clients, from entrepreneurial start‑ups and family businesses to established companies and charities, offering a collaborative and supportive working environment with excellent opportunities for professional development.

The Role

Working as part of the tax team, you will manage a portfolio of personal tax clients while providing high-quality compliance and advisory support.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of personal tax clients, ensuring compliance with HMRC and internal deadlines
• Preparing tax computations and returns for Manager and Partner review
• Reviewing tax work prepared by non-tax specialists
• Providing technical support and resolving client tax queries
• Assisting with ad hoc tax advisory projects and technical research
• Advising clients on tax liabilities and relevant HMRC provisions
• Identifying tax planning opportunities
• Providing capital gains and inheritance tax planning advice
• Managing more complex HMRC correspondence
• Developing strong and trusted relationships with clients
• Supporting and mentoring more junior members of the team

About You

• Previous experience working within a personal tax role in an accountancy practice
• ATT / CTA qualified or currently studying towards, or keen to work towards, a professional tax qualification
• Strong technical knowledge and excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication and client relationship-building skills
• Commercially aware with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Organised, self-motivated and able to manage multiple deadlines

Benefits

• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 25 days
• Workplace pension
• Employee benefits scheme with discounts from hundreds of retailers
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

We also offer a £500 referral bonus for any successful introductions.