Tax Senior - Swindon

ACCA Careers; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension contributions

Additional annual leave purchase

Subsidised gym membership

Cycle to Work

Eye-care support

Death-in-service cover

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Swindon is looking for an ATT-qualified Tax Senior to take on greater client responsibility within a supportive, professional firm. The role develops a personal tax portfolio, with a focus on client service and timely compliance.

You will manage a portfolio with minimal supervision, prepare Self Assessment returns, and liaise with HMRC on routine and complex matters. A hybrid working model follows probation, with strong career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• ATT qualified or gained through relevant practical experience.
• Experience managing a personal tax portfolio.
• Knowledge of trusts and estates is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
• Proactive team player with a client-focused approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of personal tax clients with minimal supervision.
• Prepare and submit Self Assessment tax returns.
• Complete and assist with 60-day Capital Gains Tax reporting.
• Prepare inheritance tax compliance for relevant property trusts.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Liaise directly with HMRC regarding routine and complex tax matters.
• Assist with tax enquiries and compliance reviews.
• Provide support on tax advisory projects and technical research.
• Support colleagues and contribute to the wider success of the tax team.
• Ensure work is completed accurately and within deadlines.

Skills

ATT qualified

Personal tax portfolio

Trusts & estates (adv)

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

MS Office

Team player

Prioritisation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The role would suit an established Tax Technician or Tax Senior seeking greater client responsibility within a supportive and professional environment.

An excellent opportunity for an ATT-qualified Tax Senior to join a highly regarded tax team in Swindon.

Client Details

Our client is a leading independent firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers, supporting owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs and private individuals across the South of England. As a member of an international network, the firm combines local expertise with global reach, delivering a partner-led service built on trust, integrity and strong client relationships.

With a well-established tax team and a reputation for providing practical, tailored advice, the firm supports clients across a broad range of sectors and personal tax matters. Their collaborative culture, commitment to professional development and focus on long-term client relationships make them an employer of choice within the regional accountancy market.

Description

• Manage a portfolio of personal tax clients with minimal supervision.
• Prepare and submit Self Assessment tax returns.
• Complete and assist with 60-day Capital Gains Tax reporting.
• Prepare inheritance tax compliance for relevant property trusts.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Liaise directly with HMRC regarding routine and complex tax matters.
• Assist with tax enquiries and compliance reviews.
• Provide support on tax advisory projects and technical research.
• Support colleagues and contribute to the wider success of the tax team.
• Ensure work is completed accurately and within deadlines.

Profile

• ATT qualified or qualified through relevant practical experience.
• Proven experience managing a personal tax portfolio.
• Knowledge of trusts and estates would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications.
• Proactive team player with a client-focused approach.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadline

Job Offer

• Full study support for further professional qualifications.
• Hybrid working following probation.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing programme.
• Enhanced employer pension contributions.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
• Professional subscriptions fully funded.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Optical eye-care support.
• Death-in-service cover of four times salary.
• Friendly, partner-led culture with genuine career progression opportunities.