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Personal Tax Senior
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An established and highly respected independent accountancy and business advisory firm is looking to appoint a Personal Tax Senior to join its growing tax team in Leeds. With a strong reputation for delivering tailored advice to owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, and families, the firm offers a supportive and collaborative environment where people are encouraged to develop their careers and broaden their expertise.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a people-focused firm that prides itself on building long-term relationships with both clients and employees.
Your new role
As a Personal Tax Senior, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality personal tax compliance service while supporting managers and partners on advisory projects. You will work with a varied portfolio of clients, ensuring deadlines are met and opportunities to add value are identified.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a portfolio of personal tax clients, including high-net-worth individuals, directors, and business owners
- Preparing and reviewing Self Assessment tax returns
- Managing tax compliance deadlines and ensuring all client work is delivered accurately and efficiently
- Assisting with tax planning projects including capital gains tax, inheritance tax, and remuneration planning
- Acting as a key point of contact for clients, responding to tax queries, and providing excellent client service
- Handling HMRC correspondence and enquiries
- Identifying opportunities to provide additional advisory support to clients
- Supporting and mentoring junior members of the tax team
- Working closely with Partners and colleagues across the wider business to provide a holistic service to clients
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What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- ATT qualified, CTA part-qualified or qualified, or qualified by experience
- Previous experience working within a personal tax role in an accountancy practice environment
- Strong technical knowledge of UK personal tax compliance
- Experience managing a portfolio of clients
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
- The ability to manage competing deadlines effectively
- A proactive and client-focused approach
- Experience supporting junior team members would be advantageous
- A genuine desire to continue developing your technical expertise and career within tax
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What you'll get in return
In return, you'll join a well-established and supportive firm that genuinely invests in its people and offers excellent long-term career prospects.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Support towards further professional qualifications
- Exposure to a diverse and interesting client portfolio
- Opportunities to get involved in advisory work
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing tax department
- Modern office environment and a positive company culture
What you need to do now
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