Tax Senior

Job Description

Tax Senior

Location:

Lancaster

Salary:
Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced personal tax professional seeking your next challenge in a forward-thinking accountancy firm? Our client, a leading independent practice based in Lancaster, offers a rare opportunity to join a collaborative team with a well-established reputation for technical excellence, client care and staff development. This is your chance to work with a diverse client portfolio, enjoy real career progression and benefit from a flexible people‑first culture.

• Preparation and submission of personal tax compliance for a varied client base including high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs and professionals.
• Reviewing and overseeing the work of junior team members to ensure technical accuracy and quality.
• Providing coaching, mentoring and technical support to less experienced staff.
• Advising on complex personal tax matters such as capital gains tax, inheritance tax and residency issues.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships by offering proactive advice and identifying additional advisory opportunities.
• Staying up to date with personal tax legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Ensuring all compliance deadlines are met efficiently and effectively.

• ATT qualified (minimum); CTA or equivalent experience highly desirable.
• At least 3 years UK accountancy practice experience in personal tax.
• Proven ability to manage a portfolio of clients and review the work of others.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
• Confident communicator with strong organisational skills.

• Solid background in personal tax compliance and advisory.
• Familiarity with current HMRC requirements and tax legislation.
• Experience with tax software and digital recordkeeping (desirable).

• Hybrid working model (minimum 2 days per week in Lancaster office).
• Salary: (DOE).
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional leave with seniority; buy up to 5 extra days (max 30 days total).
• Business closure over Christmas.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance (x4 annual salary).
• Enhanced family leave policies.
• Enhanced company sick pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support).
• Corporate discounts platform.
• Flexible benefits platform (PMI critical illness, dental, cycle to work, eye care, cash plan, seniority dependent / self‑funded at corporate rates).
• Clear career progression opportunities in a supportive growing firm.

Based in Lancaster with hybrid working (minimum 2 days in-office).

Modern well‑equipped office environment.

If you’re a proactive tax professional ready to progress your career with a respected independent practice, we want to hear from you. For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact Jake Harris at .

All applications will be handled with the strictest confidentiality.

• Tax Experience
• Accounting Software
• GAAP
• Quick Books
• Accounting
• Sage
• Account Reconciliation
• Analysis Skills
• Research Experience
• SOX
• Microsoft Excel
• Financial Analysis