Vacancy – Tax Senior/Manager – Harrogate

SMH BCL Accountants Limited; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team of tax professionals at a forward-thinking firm in Harrogate as a Tax Senior/Manager. This role offers the opportunity to lead tax advisory projects, manage compliance for a diverse client portfolio, and work closely with directors on strategic tax planning. You'll be part of a culture that values performance and rewards excellence, with flexible working arrangements and a commitment to professional development. If you're passionate about tax and ready to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

31 Holiday Days

Company Pension

Payment of Professional Memberships

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Parking

Free Eye Tests

Commission Based Referral Scheme

Staff Discount Scheme

Qualifications

• Technically strong with comprehensive UK tax knowledge.
• Experience in a similar role with a commitment to a tax career.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax advisory projects and manage tax compliance for clients.
• Review team members' work and provide technical assistance.

Skills

CTA Qualification

UK Tax Knowledge

Iris Accountancy Suite

Communication Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Education

Equivalent Experience in Tax

Job description

SMH Howard Matthews is seeking a Tax Senior/Manager to join the dynamic team of highly experienced accountants and tax professionals in the Harrogate office.

The SMH Group is a multi-disciplined professional services company which includes Chartered Accountants, Tax Advisers, Financial Planners, and Legal professionals working across offices in Yorkshire and Derbyshire.

With ambitions to further your tax career, your main focus in this role will be to direct the provision of mixed taxation services to a wide range of clients (with a personal tax bias), whilst also managing general tax compliance for a large portfolio of individuals, entrepreneurs, and their businesses.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead tax advisory projects and work closely with the directors on tax planning matters including Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax, and profit extraction.
2. Co-ordinate and oversee tax compliance for a wide range of clients.
3. Undertake technical tax reviews on personal, partnership, trust, and corporation tax computations.
4. Review the work of team members.
5. Manage the P11D process and review the forms prepared by junior members of staff.
6. Prepare disclosures for HMRC.
7. Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients.
8. Provide general tax technical assistance to clients, directors, and colleagues across the group.

About You:

Technically strong with a comprehensive knowledge of UK tax matters.
Committed to a career in tax with experience gained from a similar role.
Self-motivated and able to use own initiative.
Comfortable dealing with clients and colleagues at all levels.
Approachable with a willingness to assist and develop colleagues’ careers.
Flexibility to work in other offices on an ad-hoc basis.

Skills and Experience:

You will ideally be CTA qualified or have equivalent experience.
Able to work effectively in a busy practice environment and ensure deadlines are met.
Strong attention to detail.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent time management.
Strong prioritisation and organisational skills.
Experience of Iris Accountancy Suite is an advantage.

What’s on Offer:

The SMH Group believes in a culture where strong performance is recognised and rewarded, and as such, we constantly review salaries and discretionary bonuses. We also offer a range of other benefits depending on your role and responsibilities:

1. Salary – up to £55,000 dependent on experience.
2. 37.5 hours per week but flexible working around core hours (10.30am – 4.00pm). Hybrid and flexible working is available to the right candidate.
3. Holiday entitlement of 31 holiday days per year including bank holidays.
4. Company Aegon Pension (salary sacrifice option available).
5. Payment of professional memberships.
6. Annual Leave Purchase Scheme.
7. Cycle to work scheme.
8. Free parking or street parking at all sites.
9. Free eye tests.
10. Various staff incentives – Commission based referral scheme, Google review reward.
11. Staff Discount scheme on Wills, LPA’s, and Mortgages fee.