Tax Senior

Reed; Margaretting; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Tax Senior in Chelmsford to manage a tax client portfolio, ensuring timely and accurate compliance and delivering high-quality service. You will mentor junior staff and collaborate across the team to grow client relations.

The role requires ATT qualification, strong tax knowledge, and excellent communication with a proactive, detail-focused approach in a busy practice environment.

Qualifications

• ATT qualification and tax expertise with 3–5 years in an accountancy practice.
• Experience managing a portfolio of tax clients and meeting deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and client relationship-building abilities.
• Proven ability to work across a varied client portfolio and mentor juniors.

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 accurate, timely and within budget.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Mentor and support junior team members.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver an excellent client experience.
• Identify opportunities to add value and support client growth.

Skills

Portfolio management

Client relationships

Tax knowledge

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Proactive

Tax software experience

Education

ATT qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tax software

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.