Tax Senior – Private Client

Location: Hybrid / Colchester CO1 1TG
, UK
Job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Tax & Practice | General Tax
Salary: Competitive Salary

Affinia is a UK Top 35 Accounting firm committed to delivering excellence in accounting, audit and tax planning across a wide range of sectors. With more than 500 accountancy professionals across 15 offices, we provide strategic business advice, compliance and specialist services such as Cloud Accounting, Payroll and Mergers & Acquisitions.

We focus on building authentic connections, collaboration and growth for our clients and colleagues. Our culture is driven by ambition, flexibility and a commitment to positively impact the communities we serve.

As a Tax Senior, you will solidify core technical expertise, take ownership of client work, and contribute to team development and business growth. Your teamwork and communication skills will be essential in leading client engagements and supporting senior staff.

• Prepare a broad range of Tax Returns, including personal, trust and estate returns.
• Maintain knowledge of HMRC’s Trust Registration Service and IHT forms.
• Review Tax Returns and other compliance documents for accuracy.
• Provide technical expertise in trust, estate and inheritance tax work.
• Assist with training the team and giving constructive feedback.
• Coordinate with HMRC on a variety of matters.
• Support advisory and project work, mentoring staff as needed.
• Ensure high‑quality client services with accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with other departments to guarantee client satisfaction.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and report to management.
• Participate in professional development activities to stay current on tax legislation.
• Engage in business development activities customised to your development plan.

• Ideally AAT qualified and/or CTA (or studying towards).
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team.
• Core knowledge of tax laws and regulations.

• Additional annual leave: 3 extra days per year.
• Auto‑enrolment Pension Scheme.
• Death in Service coverage.
• Full study support – tuition fees and paid study days.
• Professional membership support.
• Paycare – money back for dental, optical and therapy costs.
• Agile/Hybrid Working Policy.
• Dress for your diary policy.

Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by your line manager when required.

Affinia is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively promotes equality of opportunity for all individuals. All decisions are made solely on merit.