Tax Senior – Central London
About the Firm
An established and growing accountancy and business advisory group is seeking a Tax Senior to join its Central London office. The firm supports SMEs and private clients across the UK through collaborative, client-focused advisory services, with a strong emphasis on professional development and specialist expertise.
The Role
The Tax Senior will manage the tax compliance and advisory requirements of a varied portfolio including individuals, owner-managed businesses, and corporate clients. The successful candidate will have strong technical knowledge of UK taxation and be confident delivering high-quality client service within deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
- Obtain information from clients and third parties including banks, pension providers, and financial institutions.
- Prepare and submit personal and business tax returns using tax software.
- Draft client correspondence outlining tax liabilities and potential tax planning opportunities.
- Respond to client queries and ensure timely submission of approved returns to HMRC.
- Calculate tax liabilities and advise clients on payment deadlines, interest, surcharges, and penalties.
- Advise on pension contribution limits and related tax implications.
- Review work completed by junior team members and support their training and development.
- Assist senior stakeholders with technical tax matters and attend client meetings where appropriate.
- Identify opportunities for additional advisory or project work outside the standard compliance cycle.
Candidate Requirements
- ATT qualified; CTA qualification preferred.
- Strong practical and technical UK tax knowledge.
- Minimum of 2 years’ relevant tax experience.
- Experience supporting or mentoring junior staff.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Commercial awareness and understanding of client needs.
- Confident, professional, and self-motivated.
- Proficient with relevant software and systems.
Working Model
- Hybrid working arrangement.
Salary
- Competitive salary package.
Benefits
- Company pension scheme.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Additional leave linked to seniority.
- Option to purchase additional annual leave.
- Christmas business closure (subject to business requirements).
- Life assurance.
- Enhanced family leave and sick pay policies.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Corporate discounts platform.
- Flexible benefits package including options such as:
- Private medical insurance
- Critical illness cover
- Health cash plan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye care
- Dental cover