Tax Senior

Nxtgen Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Tax Senior to join a reputable accountancy practice in Peterborough. The role involves preparing tax returns, delivering advisory services, and managing client relationships. Candidates should possess a qualification such as ATT, CTA, ACA, or ACCA, along with substantial experience in UK tax legislation. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing and reviewing both personal and corporate tax returns.
• Strong background in tax planning, restructuring, and relief claims.
• Ability to manage a portfolio of clients effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review personal and corporate tax returns.
• Support the delivery of advisory work such as tax planning.
• Manage a portfolio of clients, serving as the first contact for tax matters.
• Conduct technical research for client queries.
• Liaise with HMRC and handle enquiries as needed.
• Review work completed by junior staff and provide guidance.
• Support the training of trainees within the team.
• Collaborate with managers and partners on complex tasks.

Skills

Understanding of UK tax legislation

Client-facing experience

Preparation and review of tax returns

Education

ATT or CTA qualification, ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

NXTGEN are delighted to be working with a successful and expanding accountancy practice in Peterborough as they look to appoint a skilled Tax Senior to their growing team. This Tax Senior role perfect for an experienced tax professional who enjoys variety and wants to take on more responsibility across both compliance and advisory work, while continuing to develop within a supportive practice environment.

As Tax Senior, you will work closely with a broad portfolio of clients that includes owner managed businesses, private clients, professionals and growing SMEs. You will play a key role in delivering high quality tax services, offering technical insight, proactive advice and strong client support.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and reviewing personal and corporate tax returns
• Supporting the delivery of advisory work such as tax planning, restructuring and relief claims
• Managing your own portfolio of clients, acting as a first point of contact for all tax matters
• Conducting technical research to support client queries and advisory projects
• Liaising with HMRC and handling enquiries where required
• Reviewing work completed by junior team members, offering guidance and feedback
• Supporting the training and development of trainees within the team
• Working closely with managers and partners on complex assignments and advisory tasks

You will be either ATT or CTA qualified, or ACA/ ACCA qualified with a strong tax experience. You will have a great understanding of UK tax legislation across both personal and corporate tax, and will be confident working in a client facing capacity.