Tax Senior (Part-time)

Michael Page Finance; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Free parking

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is recruiting for a part-time Tax Senior in Brighton to manage a private client tax portfolio within an independent accountancy practice. You will prepare and review tax returns, respond to client queries, and keep tax files up to date while meeting deadlines.

You will work closely with the tax team, maintain accurate client records, and pro-actively gather information to ensure smooth progress. A ATT/AAT qualification or active ACCA/CTA progress is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and reviewing tax returns.
• Strong knowledge of tax processes and client documentation.
• Confident handling of client queries in a clear, professional way.
• Excellent attention to detail when checking figures and supporting information.
• Ability to organise a varied workload and meet deadlines.
• Experience maintaining accurate client records and tax files.
• ATT/AAT qualified or progress towards ACCA/CTA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review tax returns to ensure information is accurate and ready for submission.
• Manage a portfolio of tax clients, keeping work on track and deadlines visible.
• Respond to client queries with clear, practical guidance on tax matters.
• Gather and check client information to support complete and well-organised tax files.
• Work with colleagues across the tax department to resolve queries efficiently.
• Keep client records and tax documentation up to date and easy to retrieve.
• Monitor key tax deadlines and communicate progress clearly with clients and colleagues.
• Identify missing information early and follow up to help work progress smoothly.

Skills

Tax compliance

Portfolio management

Client communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Tax return prep

ATT/AAT progress

Education

ATT / AAT qualified

ACCA/CTA in progress

Job description

As a Tax Senior (Part-Time) in Brighton, you will manage a private client tax portfolio for a well respected and independent accountancy firm.

Client Details

Our client is a leading, independent accountancy practice in the Brighton area. They have fantastic staff retention and this role has come about due to growth in their private client tax service line. The role will work closely with their established tax team and focus on compliance work.

Description

• Prepare and review tax returns to ensure information is accurate and ready for submission.
• Manage a portfolio of tax clients, keeping work on track and deadlines visible.
• Respond to client queries with clear, practical guidance on tax matters.
• Gather and check client information to support complete and well-organised tax files.
• Work with colleagues across the tax department to resolve queries efficiently.
• Keep client records and tax documentation up to date and easy to retrieve.
• Monitor key tax deadlines and communicate progress clearly with clients and colleagues.
• Identify missing information early and follow up to help work progress smoothly.

Profile

A successful Tax Senior should have:

• Experience preparing and reviewing tax returns.
• Strong knowledge of tax processes and client documentation.
• Confidence managing client queries in a clear and professional way.
• Good attention to detail when checking figures and supporting information.
• Ability to organise a varied workload and manage competing deadlines.
• Experience maintaining accurate client records and tax files.
• ATT/AAT qualified (or have started ACCA/CTA etc).

Job Offer

• Permanent, part-time Tax Senior role in Brighton.
• Salary of £40,000 to £50,000 (P/R), dependent on the level of experience.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Free parking.