Tax Senior

Reed; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Continued study support

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Tax Senior in Stoke-on-Trent with hybrid working options. You will manage a portfolio of personal and/or corporate tax clients, prepare and review computations and returns, and act as a primary contact for client queries.

You will guide junior team members, work with managers and partners on a range of tax matters, and enjoy clear progression in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge across personal and/or corporate tax.
• Confident communicator with a client-focused mindset.
• Experience reviewing work and supporting junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of personal and/or corporate tax clients.
• Preparing and reviewing tax computations and returns.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, handling queries and providing advice.
• Assisting with more complex tax work and advisory projects.
• Reviewing work prepared by junior staff and providing guidance.
• Ensuring compliance deadlines are met accurately and on time.
• Keeping up to date with changes in tax legislation and best practice.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Client communication

Team support/mentoring

Education

ACA/ACCA/CTA or equivalent

Job description

Tax Senior

Location: Stoke-On-Trent (hybrid working available)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £38,000 - £48,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

The role

We're working with a well-established and growing accountancy practice in Stoke who are looking to recruit an experienced Tax Senior to join their tax team.

This is a varied, client-facing role where you'll manage your own portfolio, support junior team members and work closely with managers and partners on a broad range of tax matters. The role offers real responsibility, technical development and a clear pathway for progression.

Key responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of personal and/or corporate tax clients
• Preparing and reviewing tax computations and returns
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, handling queries and providing advice
• Assisting with more complex tax work and advisory projects
• Reviewing work prepared by junior staff and providing guidance
• Ensuring compliance deadlines are met accurately and on time
• Keeping up to date with changes in tax legislation and best practice

What we're looking for

• Previous experience in a tax role within an accountancy practice
• Part-qualified or qualified ACA / ACCA / CTA (or equivalent)
• Strong technical knowledge across personal and/or corporate tax
• Confident communicator with a client-focused mindset
• Experience reviewing work and supporting junior team members
• Well organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

What's on offer

• Competitive salary in line with the local market
• Full-time, permanent position
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Continued study support (where relevant)
• Supportive team environment with clear progression opportunities
• Friendly, inclusive culture with a strong focus on development

Why apply?

This is a great opportunity for a Tax Senior looking to step into a role with real ownership, client exposure and long-term progression. You'll be joining a firm that values quality work, teamwork and work-life balance.