Tax Senior (Part-time)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Michael Page Brighton is seeking a Tax Senior (Part-Time) to manage a private client tax portfolio for an independent accountancy firm in the Brighton area. The role focuses on compliance work within a supportive tax team, ensuring timely delivery of tax returns and high-quality client service.

You will prepare and review tax returns, communicate with clients on tax matters, and maintain well-organised tax files while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• 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 started ACCA/CTA).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review tax returns and ensure accuracy for submission.
• Manage a portfolio of private client tax work and meet deadlines.
• Respond to client queries with clear tax guidance.
• Gather and check information to build complete tax files.
• Collaborate with tax team to resolve queries efficiently.
• Keep client records and tax documents up to date.
• Monitor deadlines and communicate progress with clients.
• Identify missing information early and follow up to keep work progressing.

Skills

Tax return preparation

Client communication

Attention to detail

Workload management

Record keeping

Deadline management

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.