Tax Senior

Reed; Essex; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed in Chelmsford is seeking a Tax Senior to manage a portfolio of tax clients within a growing accountancy practice. You will deliver compliant returns, provide proactive advisory, and mentor junior team members.

With ATT qualification and 3-5 years’ experience, you will work in a collaborative environment, ensuring deadlines and quality service while developing client relationships.

Qualifications

• ATT qualification required for the role.
• 3–5 years' tax experience within an accountancy practice.
• Experience managing a portfolio of tax clients.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficiency with tax software and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Tax software

Education

ATT qualification

Tools

Tax software packages

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.