Tax Consultant

Tax Consultant – Independent Firm – Dumfries

Are you a skilled tax professional looking to advance your career within a thriving, client-focused firm where you can deliver high-level consultancy across complex private client and corporate tax matters? If you possess strong technical expertise and enjoy supporting business growth alongside mentoring junior colleagues, this Tax Consultant position offers an outstanding career opportunity.

This established independent firm of accountants operates across multiple offices in Cumbria and South West Scotland, delivering a comprehensive suite of business support services. Renowned for combining traditional client care with a modern, enthusiastic approach, the firm provides an exceptional environment for ambitious accounting professionals seeking both client interaction and career progression.

• Deliver comprehensive tax planning and advisory solutions covering Inheritance Tax (IHT), Capital Gains Tax (CGT), Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), and Corporation Tax for business enterprises and private clients.
• Manage complex trust matters and prepare high-level advisory reports, working directly alongside the Tax Partner on bespoke planning engagements.
• Collaborate with the Tax Partner to drive business development and market the firm's specialist tax consultancy offering both internally and across external client networks.
• Act as a technical escalation point for junior team members, delegating technical queries and supporting their professional development.

• Hold a CTA qualification (or be qualified by experience with an extensive practice background); a STEP qualification is highly desirable.
• Possess 5+ years of accountancy practice experience delivering specialist tax compliance and advisory services.
• Demonstrate deep technical expertise across complex tax disciplines including IHT, CGT, Trusts & Estates, SDLT, and statutory reporting.
• Have practical experience using specialist tax return production software such as Digita.

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