Senior Tax Associate
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Accounting
Tax Accountant, Tax Advisor, Tax Manager, Accounting & Finance -
Finance & Banking
Tax Accountant, Tax Advisor, Tax Manager, Accounting & Finance
An established accountancy practice is looking to recruit a Personal Tax Senior to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced personal tax professional to take responsibility for reviewing personal tax returns prepared by junior members of staff, while potentially gaining exposure to more complex areas of private client tax work.
The firm is open to candidates with different levels of experience. The key requirement is the ability to review personal tax returns and support the development of junior team members. Experience in inheritance tax (IHT) planning, estate returns and trusts would be advantageous, but is not essential.
Key Responsibilities- Reviewing personal tax returns prepared by junior members of the team, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely submission.
- Providing feedback and guidance to junior staff to maintain high standards of work and support their professional development.
- Identifying potential tax planning opportunities and advising on relevant issues where appropriate.
- Assisting with inheritance tax (IHT) planning and related advisory work.
- Preparing and reviewing estate tax returns and supporting the tax affairs of deceased estates.
- Supporting the administration and tax compliance of trusts, including the preparation and review of trust tax returns.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant tax legislation and HMRC requirements.
- Maintaining strong client relationships and delivering a high standard of service.
The successful candidate will have experience in personal tax within an accountancy practice, with the confidence and technical ability to review work prepared by junior colleagues.
You will ideally have:- Experience preparing and reviewing personal tax returns.
- The ability to identify errors, assess tax positions and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
- Strong technical knowledge of UK personal taxation.
- Good communication skills and the ability to support and develop junior team members.
- A proactive, organised approach, with strong attention to detail.
- Experience in IHT planning, estate returns and trusts would be beneficial, but is not essential.
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