Tax Senior - Personal Tax Focus/Training Available/Hybrid Working

Reed; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected chartered accountancy firm in Peterborough is seeking a Tax Senior to provide personal tax compliance services for individuals and SME family enterprises. You will prepare tax returns, support tax planning, and liaise with HMRC. Candidates should have experience in accountancy or legal firms and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working model, and extensive benefits including 29 days holiday and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Hybrid working model

29 days holiday

Partially funded private medical insurance

Annual bonus scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy or legal firm is essential.
• You may be at any stage of your studies (starting, part-qualified, or qualified).
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit personal tax returns.
• Review corporation tax computations and returns.
• Draft R&D claims.
• Respond to client queries and support wider tax planning.
• Provide ad hoc tax guidance to junior staff.
• Liaise with HMRC regarding your client portfolio.

Skills

Experience in an accountancy or legal firm

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Part-qualified or qualified in tax studies

Job description

Do you enjoy personal tax—or want to learn it?

Why This Role?

Join a highly respected chartered accountancy firm in a beautiful West Cambridgeshire town. With charming offices next to public transport and free parking, they offer both convenience and character. You’ll be mentored by high‑calibre professionals, work with interesting clients, and be truly valued for your contributions.

About the Firm

This practice has built a loyal and growing client base through exceptional service and technical excellence. Their team is collaborative, supportive, and committed to helping each other grow.

The Role

Reed Practice is recruiting a Tax Senior to deliver personal tax compliance services to a portfolio of individuals and SME family enterprises. You’ll be the primary contact for your clients, supported by a knowledgeable Tax Manager and Partner.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit personal tax returns.
• Review corporation tax computations and returns.
• Draft R&D claims.
• Respond to client queries and support wider tax planning.
• Provide ad hoc tax guidance to junior staff.
• Liaise with HMRC regarding your client portfolio.

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience in an accountancy or legal firm is essential.
• You may be at any stage of your studies (starting, part-qualified, or qualified).
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive mindset.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Hybrid working model.
• 29 days holiday.
• Partially funded private medical insurance.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Free parking.

Ready to explore this opportunity?

Contact Natalie Harden at Reed for a confidential conversation or apply online now.

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