Tax Senior

Vincere; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Enhanced pension scheme

25+ days annual leave

Job summary

Vincere is seeking a Tax Senior (CTA/ATT Qualified) in Bolton to move beyond routine compliance into high-value advisory work. You will partner with senior Directors, handling corporate and personal tax planning for SMEs and owner-managed businesses, while developing technically and progressing toward Tax Manager.

You will bridge tax compliance and strategic advisory, conduct technical research, and draft reports as part of a growing tax division with mentorship and clear progression paths.

Qualifications

• CTA qualified (or 0-2 years PQE) with 3-6 years UK accountancy practice experience in tax.
• Identify tax planning opportunities within SME/OMB client portfolios.
• Draft technical reports and interpret UK tax legislation for clients and internal use.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to attend client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Identify tax planning opportunities within SME/OMB portfolios.
• Draft structured advisory reports and assist on complex planning projects.
• Collaborate with audit, accounts and corporate finance teams to deliver holistic tax solutions.
• Attend client meetings and contribute to advisory discussions.

Skills

CTA/ATT Qualified

Tax advisory

UK tax legislation

Client engagement

Education

CTA/ATT Qualification

Job description

Tax Senior (CTA/ATT Qualified)

Location: Bolton Area

Salary: c.£42,000-£55,000 + Advisory Exposure & Progression

Are you a CTA-qualified tax professional eager to transition away from routine compliance and step into a high-value, advisory-focused role? Our client is a leading, independent firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors in the Bolton area. Experiencing significant expansion across their specialist tax division, they are seeking an ambitious Tax Senior to work alongside seasoned Directors, delivering bespoke corporate and personal tax planning for a varied portfolio of SMEs and owner-managed businesses (OMBs).

The Opportunity

In this high-growth role, you will bridge the gap between complex tax compliance and strategic advisory work. Collaborating directly with senior tax specialists, you will conduct technical research, draft structured advice, and assist on complex planning projects across corporate restructuring, personal wealth, and business exits. Designed as a springboard for technical and career advancement, this position offers direct mentorship and a clear, transparent trajectory toward Tax Manager and beyond.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Qualifications & Experience: CTA qualified (or 0-2 years PQE) with 3-6 years' UK accountancy practice experience in tax, backed by a thorough compliance foundation.
• Advisory & Planning: Proven ability to identify tax planning opportunities within SME/OMB client portfolios. Experience or strong desire to gain exposure across corporate tax, personal tax, and transactional planning.
• Technical Research & Drafting: Strong analytical capabilities to interpret complex UK tax legislation and draft practical, clear technical reports for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Client Engagement: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to attend client meetings and contribute to advisory discussions.
• Cross-Discipline Collaboration: Ability to work across audit, accounts, and corporate finance teams to deliver joined-up, holistic tax solutions.

Package & Working Structure

• Competitive Remuneration: £42,000-£55,000 base salary per annum (dependent on PQE and advisory experience) plus performance-related bonus scheme.
• Agile Working: Modern hybrid working pattern (typically 2-3 days office-based in the Bolton area) with flexible core hours supported.
• Leave & Benefits: 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays, enhanced pension scheme, private medical insurance, and life assurance cover.
• Professional Development: Direct access to specialist mentorship, ongoing technical advisory training, and structured pathways to Manager level.
• Culture & Wellbeing: People-first working culture with comprehensive wellbeing support programs and regular social initiatives.