Tax Advisor
Location: York
Salary: £30k-£45k (flexible, depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you a well-rounded tax professional with strong experience across CGT, VAT, personal tax, and inheritance tax?
We're working with a respected and growing accountancy practice based in York, seeking an experienced Tax Advisor to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a varied and intellectually stimulating tax role, providing advisory and compliance support across a diverse portfolio of clients – including high-net-worth individuals, owner-managed businesses, and trusts.
The firm prides itself on its collaborative culture and client-first approach. This role would suit someone with strong technical tax expertise and the ability to communicate complex advice clearly and confidently.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide detailed and tailored advice on a wide range of tax issues including:
2. Capital Gains Tax
3. Inheritance Tax and estate planning
4. VAT queries, including complex areas and schemes
5. Personal tax advice and compliance
6. Support the wider team with tax planning opportunities for individuals and business owners
7. Liaise directly with clients and HMRC regarding tax matters
8. Assist with reviewing or preparing personal tax returns as needed
9. Keep up to date with changes in tax legislation and assess the impact on client affairs
10. Contribute to staff training and mentoring where appropriate
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
11. Significant experience in a tax-focused role within a UK accountancy practice
12. Strong technical understanding of UK tax legislation across multiple tax areas
13. Excellent communication skills and client-facing confidence
14. A professional qualification such as CTA, ACA, or ACCA is highly desirable (but not essential if qualified by experience)
15. A proactive, solution-focused approach to complex tax challenges
16. Ability to manage a varied workload independently and as part of a collaborative team