Tax Senior

Butler Rose; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Private healthcare

Pension

Hybrid working

Mental health support

Team social events

Job summary

Butler Rose is recruiting a Tax Senior in St Ives with hybrid working. You will provide tax compliance and advisory support to a varied portfolio of SME clients, working closely with Partners and the wider accounts team to build strong client relationships.

The role offers client-facing exposure across personal and corporate tax, with opportunities to contribute to R&D and other tax matters, while maintaining up-to-date technical knowledge through CPD.

Qualifications

• Current or recent experience working within a UK accountancy practice is essential.
• Proven experience in a practice-based tax role, working with external clients.
• Strong knowledge of UK personal and corporate tax compliance.
• Experience preparing and/or reviewing corporation tax and personal tax returns.
• Good understanding across a broad range of UK taxes, including income tax, CGT, IHT and VAT.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review corporation tax computations and returns.
• Prepare and review personal tax returns.
• Handle tax enquiries and liaise with HMRC and other third parties as required.
• Provide specialist advice on UK tax matters, including VAT and Stamp Duty.
• Attend client meetings and assist with discussions relating to tax affairs and accounts.

Skills

Client relationship

Tax compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Tax returns processing

CPD awareness

Job description

Tax Senior
St Ives (Hybrid)
£38,000 - £45,000

An established and growing accounting firm is seeking an experienced Tax Senior to join its St Ives team, providing a broad range of tax compliance and advisory support to a varied portfolio of predominantly small and medium-sized family-owned businesses and their owners. This is a client-facing role offering exposure across personal and corporate tax, with the opportunity to work closely with Partners, Tax Managers and the wider accounts team while developing strong, long-term client relationships.

Role Requirements

• Prepare and review corporation tax computations and returns.
• Prepare and review personal tax returns.
• Handle tax enquiries and liaise with HMRC and other third parties as required.
• Provide support and advice on a broad range of UK tax matters, including income tax, corporation tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, VAT and Stamp Duty.
• Assist with R&D claims, capital gains tax reporting, tax disclosures and P11D reporting.
• Respond to ad-hoc client tax queries with support from Tax Managers and Partners where required.
• Liaise regularly with Partners, Tax Managers and members of the accounts team.
• Attend client meetings and assist with discussions relating to their tax affairs and accounts.
• Assist the accounts team with the preparation, review and amendment of client accounts where required.
• Correspond professionally with clients, HMRC and other relevant third parties.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge through CPD, training and regular reference to relevant tax legislation and technical material.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and professional contacts.
• Contribute to the continued development and reputation of the practice.

Personal Requirements

• Current or recent experience working within a UK accountancy practice is essential.
• Proven experience in a practice-based tax role, working with external clients.
• Strong knowledge of UK personal and corporate tax compliance.
• Experience preparing and/or reviewing corporation tax and personal tax returns.
• Good understanding across a broad range of UK taxes, including income tax, CGT, IHT and VAT.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills, with confidence attending client meetings and dealing directly with queries.
• Ability to work effectively with Partners, Managers and colleagues across the wider practice.
• Good technical attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining professional knowledge and CPD.
• Commercially aware with a genuine interest in supporting client relationships and contributing to the growth of the practice.
• Applicants must have full, unrestricted right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits

• 21 days of annual leave, plus UK bank holidays.
• Subsidised private healthcare.
• Pension scheme to support your future.
• Hybrid working for greater flexibility and balance.
• Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support.
• Regular social events to connect and celebrate with the team.

If you are an experienced Tax Senior and are looking for your next opportunity, apply today.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.