Tax Senior

Overview

We are looking for a proactive and capable Tax Senior to join our growing tax team. This role would suit someone with solid practical experience across a range of taxes who is comfortable managing day-to-day tax compliance and advisory administration with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate will be organised, commercially aware, confident communicating with clients and HMRC, and able to exercise good judgement around when to act independently and when to escalate matters internally.

This is a broad role focused on practical delivery rather than deep specialism, although there is scope for further technical development for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of tax compliance and reporting matters across a variety of tax areas
• Liaising directly with clients, HMRC, and internal team members by phone and email
• Handling day-to-day tax administration and compliance processes efficiently and professionally
• Preparing and submitting various HMRC filings, claims, registrations, and clearances
• Assisting with client queries and ensuring matters are progressed proactively
• Identifying when issues require escalation to senior team members or partners

Typical Work Includes

• Corresponding with HMRC regarding appeals, client letters, and compliance matters
• Preparing and submitting s165 holdover relief claims, HMRC clearances, trust registrations, and share scheme registrations/setup via HMRC online services
• Supporting compliance and reporting across multiple taxes
• Assisting with tax calculations and related documentation
• Managing workflow independently and progressing matters without constant oversight

Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who:

• Is proactive and self-motivated
• Demonstrates strong judgement and common sense
• Understands how a tax department operates in practice
• Has broad exposure across different taxes rather than necessarily deep specialisation
• Is comfortable communicating with clients, HMRC, and colleagues at all levels
• Can manage tasks independently while recognising when to seek guidance
• Is organised, reliable, and detail-oriented

Experience & Qualifications

Preferred experience includes:

• Previous experience in an accountancy practice or tax department environment
• Exposure to a range of taxes (personal, corporate, CGT, trusts, etc.)
• Practical experience handling HMRC correspondence and compliance processes
• ATT qualified or qualified by experience preferred, although not essential depending on experience level

Development & Progression

We are open-minded on career direction. This role could suit either:

• Someone keen to continue developing their technical tax knowledge and progress further; or
• Someone who enjoys the practical compliance and operational side of tax and is happy building a long-term role within that space.

The role can therefore be shaped around the strengths and ambitions of the individual.

Salary Range

£35k–£45k

Is this role for you?

If you enjoy the practical side of tax, building trusted client relationships and helping people navigate complex matters with clarity and confidence, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for someone who combines strong organisational skills and good judgement with a proactive, people-first approach.

Whether you’re keen to continue developing technically or enjoy the operational and compliance side of tax, this role offers the opportunity to build a position around your strengths and ambitions.

Ready to bring your experience and mindset to a growing and supportive team? Send your CV and a brief cover letter to us using the form below. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.