Tax Semi-Senior

Jo Holdsworth Recruitment are excited to be partnering with a highly regarded independent accountancy practice in Leeds to recruit a Tax Semi-Senior.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who already has some exposure to tax within an accountancy practice environment, or for an individual who has developed a genuine interest in tax and is keen to specialise their career in this area.

Working alongside an experienced tax team, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of personal tax matters while developing your technical knowledge and client management skills in a supportive environment.

As a Tax Semi-Senior, you will support the delivery of tax compliance services to a varied portfolio of clients, including company directors, owner-managed businesses and private individuals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing personal tax returns for review.
• Assisting with partnership, trust and estate tax returns.
• Supporting Capital Gains Tax reporting requirements, including property disposals.
• Managing client information requests and monitoring filing deadlines.
• Liaising directly with clients to resolve queries and obtain outstanding information.
• Reviewing HMRC correspondence and assisting with tax-related enquiries.
• Maintaining accurate records within tax software and internal systems.
• Supporting senior colleagues with tax advisory and planning work.
• Identifying potential tax issues and opportunities for clients.
• Building strong professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Ensuring compliance work is completed accurately and on time.

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice environment.
• Exposure to personal tax, mixed tax or accounts and tax work, or a demonstrable interest in developing a specialist career within tax.
• A strong desire to learn and develop your technical tax knowledge.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to your work.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Confident communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with clients.
• A positive attitude and willingness to take ownership of your workload.

Candidates studying towards ATT, CTA, ACA or ACCA qualifications will be welcomed, although qualifications are not essential for the right individual.

• The opportunity to build a long-term career in tax.
• Exposure to a diverse and interesting client portfolio.
• Ongoing training and support from experienced tax professionals.
• Potential study support.
• Clear progression opportunities as your technical expertise develops.
• A friendly and collaborative working environment.

This role would suit someone who enjoys tax work and wants to continue building their expertise within a firm that actively supports professional development and career progression.