Senior Tax Specialist East Grinstead TPF Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a brilliant, independent, and welcoming firm of accountants with the hire of a Senior Tax Specialist. This firm has a fantastic reputation locally, excellent staff retention, and a truly supportive culture. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and lively practice with the potential to take ownership of the tax department as time goes on. The Role You will be responsible for managing and advising clients on a wide range of personal tax matters, with a particular focus on advisory work and general tax planning. This varied role will give you exposure to complex tax issues while allowing you to build strong, trusted relationships with clients. Key Responsibilities Manage an interesting and diverse portfolio of clients Prepare complex self-assessment and partnership tax returns Review tax returns prepared by other members of the team Oversee the preparation and review of Trust and Estate accounts and associated tax returns Supervise the preparation of 60-day CGT returns Review clients’ circumstances and provide proactive tax planning advice Assist with new client enquiries and contribute to the growth of the client base Requirements About You CTA qualified candidates will be preferred, although practical experience is highly valued Candidates with other tax or accounting qualifications, or those qualified by experience, are encouraged to apply Tax managers and tax seniors seeking the next step, or those looking for a better work-life balance, will be well suited to this role. Key Skills and Attributes Strong communication skills and ability to build client relationships Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail Strong organisational and time management abilities Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team Flexible and adaptable approach Benefits What’s on Offer Opportunity to progress your career in taxation within a supportive and friendly environment Exposure to varied and interesting tax advisory work Competitive salary package commensurate with experience - £45,000 - £60,000 Schedule Full-time or part-time considered Flexible working hours between 8am – 5pm, Monday to Thursday Friday hours: 8am – 1.30pm when the office closes for the weekend Benefits Genuine opportunity for career progression Generous company pension Annual pay and performance reviews Regular company outings and events Beautiful countryside location with ample on-site parking Just a short walk to the village centre If you are an experienced tax specialist looking for a new challenge, or the chance to step up and lead a department in the future, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Mark Sitton on 01273 102 360, Mark@TPFrecruitment.com or via LinkedIn for a confidential conversation. Refer a friend We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We’re looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South-East so if your friends, family, or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them. For every candidate you refer and we subsequently place into a permanent position, we will give you £200 of Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply).