Job Description
Overview
An established and growing independent accountancy practice is seeking a Tax Senior / Assistant Manager to join its expanding Business Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional looking to develop their career within a supportive, well-structured tax department that actively encourages progression.
The firm is part of a wider UK network of independent practices and has continued to achieve strong growth in recent years. The role is office-based to support collaboration, efficiency, and timely delivery of client work.
The Team
You will join a well-established tax team of around 10 professionals, including senior leadership, managers, qualified accountants, and trainees. The tax function is split across two key areas:
* Corporate Tax and Tax Planning / Advisory
* Personal Tax and P11Ds
The wider firm also has specialist teams covering payroll, company secretarial, and accounting/audit services. The client base primarily consists of owner-managed businesses and groups across a broad range of sectors.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality personal and corporate tax compliance services while supporting client relationships and mentoring junior team members.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing a portfolio of personal and corporate tax clients
* Preparing and reviewing personal and corporate tax returns and computations
* Ensuring all filing and reporting deadlines are met
* Acting as a point of contact for client and HMRC correspondence
* Dealing with client queries in a timely and professional manner
* Identifying and communicating tax planning opportunities
* Assisting with more complex corporate tax matters
* Maintaining high standards of tax compliance across the portfolio
* Supporting and training junior members of the team
* Liaising with other departments where required
Person Specification
Candidates will have experience in some or all of the following areas:
* Corporation tax compliance
* Personal tax returns and computations
* P11Ds
* Partnership tax returns
* Managing a client portfolio
* Dealing with HMRC enquiries and disputes
* Strong knowledge of Corporation Tax, Income Tax, and Capital Gains Tax
* Awareness of VAT, Inheritance Tax, and other taxes (e.g. SDLT)
* Experience using tax software (e.g. CCH or similar)
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills
* A flexible approach to working hours during peak deadlines
Experience within an accountancy practice environment is essential, and up-to-date CPD records are expected.
Working Arrangements
* Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:30am - 4:30pm), with flexibility to meet business needs
* Location: Office-based role in South Wales
Benefits
* Competitive salary, dependent on experience
* 30 days\' holiday including bank holidays and additional Christmas closure days
* Life assurance (2x salary)
* Pension scheme
* Professional subscription fees paid (ICAEW / ACCA)
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