Personal Tax Senior

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