Tax Senior

Reed; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed in Chelmsford is seeking a Tax Senior to manage a portfolio of tax clients within a supportive practice. You will prepare tax returns, ensure timely and accurate work, and maintain strong client relationships while mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate has ATT qualification and 3–5 years of tax experience in practice, with solid knowledge of personal and corporate tax and proficiency in tax software and MS Office.

Qualifications

• ATT qualification.
• 3–5 years' tax experience in an accountancy practice.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients.
• Strong personal and/or corporate tax knowledge.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Commercial awareness with a proactive client-service approach.
• Experience using tax software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of tax clients and act as a key point of contact.
• Prepare tax returns in line with firm procedures.
• Ensure work is completed accurately, on time and within budget.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support and mentor junior team members.
• Ensure all legal and statutory compliance requirements are met.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver an exceptional client experience.
• Identify opportunities to add value and support client growth.

Skills

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Tax software proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

ATT qualification

Tools

Tax software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Tax Senior

Chelmsford | Competitive Salary | ATT Qualified | Accountancy Practice

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Tax Senior to join a well-established and growing accountancy practice in Chelmsford.

This role is ideal for a tax professional who enjoys managing client relationships, delivering exceptional service and working across a varied portfolio of clients within a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Role

As a Tax Senior, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring compliance deadlines are met and delivering a high standard of service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a portfolio of tax clients and acting as a key point of contact.
• Preparing tax returns in accordance with firm procedures.
• Ensuring work is completed accurately, on time and within budget.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members.
• Ensuring all legal and statutory compliance requirements are met.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an exceptional client experience.
• Identifying opportunities to add value and support client growth.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• ATT qualification.
• At least 3-5 years' tax experience within an accountancy practice.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients.
• Strong personal and/or corporate tax knowledge.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to client service.
• Experience using tax software and Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.