Tax Senior

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected accountancy firm in South Yorkshire is seeking a Tax Senior to manage a large portfolio of personal tax clients. The role offers a mix of personal and corporate tax compliance, with opportunities for tax planning and advisory work. Candidates should be CTA qualified or possess significant experience in UK accountancy practices, with strong interpersonal skills. Salary ranges from £40,000 to £45,000, alongside a competitive benefits package including holiday and study support.

Benefits

Holiday Package: 25 days + 8 bank holidays

Study Support for CTA or relevant qualifications

Clear development path with potential for promotion

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Solid background in tax within a UK accountancy practice.
• Significant relevant experience for QBE.
• Strong interpersonal and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage 350 personal tax returns, including preparation and submission.
• Prepare and file personal, partnership, and trust tax returns.
• Review and finalize corporate tax computations in collaboration with the accounts team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Client relationship management

Education

CTA qualified or part-qualified

Job description

Our client is a long-established and highly respected accountancy firm based in South Yorkshire, offering a traditional and professional working environment with a strong reputation for client service. With around 20 staff and 5 partners, the firm maintains a close-knit team culture and offers long-term career progression and internal promotions. The tax department currently consists of two professionals, and due to an upcoming retirement, they are now seeking a capable and experienced Tax Senior to join their team.

This is a hands-on mixed tax role, ideal for an experienced tax professional who enjoys a blend of personal and corporate tax compliance, with growing exposure to tax planning and advisory work. The successful candidate will take ownership of a large portfolio of personal tax clients and support the wider firm in ensuring efficient, compliant delivery of all tax-related work. You will report directly to the Partners and have the opportunity to shape and grow your advisory skillset.

Tax Senior Job Overview

• End-to-end management of 350 personal tax returns, including data gathering, preparation, submission, and client communication.
• Preparation and filing of personal, partnership, and trust tax returns.
• Review and finalisation of corporate tax computations, in collaboration with the accounts team.
• Management of P11D benefits reporting, including data collection and accurate HMRC submission.
• Liaison with HMRC on client matters and handling general correspondence.
• Involvement in the delivery of tax planning and advisory services, with the opportunity to expand this offering over time.
• Monitor compliance deadlines and workflow across the department, ensuring high standards and timely service delivery.
  

Tax Senior Job Requirements

• CTA qualified or part-qualified (or QBE with significant relevant experience).
• Solid background in tax within a UK accountancy practice.
• Strong interpersonal and client relationship skills.
• Ideally based within a 40-minute commute of Sheffield

Tax Senior Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 40,000- 45,000 (Potentially more depending on experience)
• Working Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm (35 hours/week)
• Office Based: 100% office-based, with flexibility when required
• Holiday Package: 25 days + 8 bank holidays
• Study Support: Available for CTA or other relevant qualifications
• Progression: Clear development path with potential for promotion
• Pension Scheme

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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