Tax Senior

MCS Group | Your Specialist Recruitment Consultancy; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Early Friday finish

Annual pay review

Auto-enrolment pension

Free parking

Social events

Job summary

MCS Group is working with a well established accountancy practice in South Belfast to recruit a Tax Senior. The role offers progression opportunities and exposure to a diverse client base within a supportive tax team.

You will manage corporate and personal tax compliance, liaise with HMRC, and contribute to planning projects while mentoring juniors. A competitive salary and benefits package are on offer.

Qualifications

• Qualified or studying toward CTA/ACA/ACCA/ATT with strong tax background.
• Experience in UK personal and corporate tax compliance and advisory.
• Proven analytical skills and ability to manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file corporate and personal tax returns with accuracy.
• Handle HMRC enquiries and stay updated on tax rule changes.
• Build client relationships and provide clear tax advice and planning.
• Contribute to tax planning projects with research and technical input.
• Mentor junior team members to ensure quality service.

Skills

Corporate Tax

Personal Tax

Tax Compliance

Tax Advisory

Self-Assessment

Corporation Tax

Tax Returns

Client Management

Tax Planning

HMRC Liaison

Financial Analysis

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Excel

(General)

Education

CTA/ACA/ACCA or ATT qualified or studying

Tools

Excel

Job description

Tax Senior - South Belfast

MCS Group are delighted to be working with a well established, growing accountancy practice who are looking to recruit for a Tax Senior to join their tax team.

The Opportunity

MCS Group are seeking a motivated and ambitious Tax Senior to join our client, a thriving accountancy practice, in their South Belfast office. This role offers a unique opportunity for someone looking to take their career to the next level, with progression opportunities and exposure to a variety of clients.

The Benefits

The successful Tax Senior can expect to receive the following:

• £38k-£45k+
• Great work life balance
• Early Friday finish
• Annual membership fees
• Auto-enrolment pension
• 22 days holiday + 11 statutory days
• Free on street parking
• Annual pay review
• Social events

The Person

The ideal candidate will be:

• CTA, ACA/ACCA or ATT qualified (or studying towards qualification)
• Will consider PQ and QBE candidates
• Experience in Tax compliance with preference from a practice background
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of UK personal and corporate tax legislation.
• Proficient with tax software packages.
• Confident, ambitious, and keen to develop a career in tax practice.

The Role

You will have a wide range of duties, such as;

• Prepare, review, and submit corporate and personal tax returns, including P11Ds and income/expenditure accounts, ensuring full compliance with UK tax legislation.
• Manage HMRC enquiries and stay up to date with changes to Corporation and Personal Tax rules.
• Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues, delivering clear advice and effectively managing expectations.
• Contribute to tax planning projects through research and technical input.
• Oversee, support, and mentor junior team members to ensure efficient and high-quality service delivery.

If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. MCS Group is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Corporate Tax
• Personal Tax
• Tax Compliance
• Tax Advisory
• Self-Assessment
• Corporation Tax
• Tax Returns
• Client Management
• Tax Planning
• HMRC Liaison
• Financial Analysis
• Excel
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail