Tax Senior

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

Job summary

A successful accountancy practice in Peterborough is seeking a skilled Tax Senior to join their team. This role is ideal for experienced tax professionals who enjoy variety and wish to enhance their responsibilities in compliance and advisory services. The Tax Senior will manage a diverse client portfolio and provide high-quality tax services, offering proactive advice and support. Strong qualifications in tax (ATT, CTA, ACA, or ACCA) and client-facing experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified in ATT, CTA, ACA, or ACCA with strong tax experience.
• Ability to manage a portfolio of clients and address tax matters.
• Experience liaising with HMRC for enquiries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review personal and corporate tax returns.
• Support advisory work such as tax planning and restructuring.
• Manage portfolio of clients and act as first contact for tax queries.
• Conduct technical research for client support.
• Liaise with HMRC on tax matters.
• Review work from junior colleagues and provide feedback.
• Support training for trainees in the team.
• Collaborate with managers on complex assignments.

Skills

Experience in preparing and reviewing tax returns

Strong understanding of UK tax legislation

Client management skills

Technical research abilities

Training and mentoring skills

Education

ATT or CTA qualified, or ACA/ACCA qualified

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.