Tax Senior in Crabbs Cross, Worcestershire

Tax Senior | Redditch | Full-time or part-time considered, minimum 30 hours and maximum 37 hours per week | £32,000 to £38,000 per annum, pro rata if part-time

About the Firm

We are a friendly, family-run ACCA accountancy practice based in Redditch. Established eight years ago, the firm has grown to a team of 18 employees and has built a strong reputation for providing a supportive, professional and approachable service to clients.

The practice offers a welcoming working environment with a positive culture, where team members are encouraged to take ownership of their work, support one another and continue developing their technical knowledge.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Tax Senior to join our growing practice team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong practice experience who is confident managing their own workload, assisting Directors and Seniors, and supporting junior members of staff.

The successful candidate will work with a varied client base, predominantly made up of individuals and owner-managed businesses, with some high-net-worth individuals and trusts. The role will involve preparing and reviewing tax returns, liaising with HMRC, managing a personal tax allocation, reporting to Directors and Seniors, and assisting with wider tax-related matters across the practice.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Preparing tax returns for individuals, partnerships and other clients

• Reviewing tax returns prepared by junior members of staff

• Providing constructive feedback and support to junior team members

• Managing your own tax workload and allocation

• Assisting and reporting to Directors and Seniors

• Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients

• Assisting with ad hoc tax tasks and wider practice requirements

• Working closely with the wider accountancy team to deliver an excellent client service

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of five years’ experience working in an accountancy practice

• ATT, CTA or equivalent qualification, although candidates qualified by experience will also be considered

• Strong working knowledge of Self Assessment tax returns

• Experience with employment taxes, partnerships, P11Ds, Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax

• Knowledge of Corporation Tax, overseas tax matters, trusts, superannuation and Making Tax Digital would be preferable, but is not essential

• Knowledge of IRIS systems would be preferable, but is not essential

• Experience reviewing work and providing feedback to junior staff

• The ability to manage their own workload and work allocation

• Strong communication skills and confidence liaising with HMRC, clients, Directors and Seniors

Benefits

The role offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary

• Pension scheme

• Free parking

• Statutory holiday entitlement

• Medical insurance

• Birthday gifts

• Time off in lieu

• Early finish on a Friday

• Study packages available for ATT and CTA qualifications

• Opportunity for progression and promotion as the practice grows