Personal Tax Senior
Private Client & Trust Tax
Location: Maidstone (with occasional travel to Sheerness)
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 (DOE)
Working Pattern: Full-time preferred | Part-time considered | Hybrid: 1 day WFH
Are you an experienced Tax Senior or private client tax specialist looking to join a respected accountancy practice in Kent?
A long-established and highly regarded accountancy firm based in Maidstone is looking to appoint a skilled Tax Senior to support the ongoing growth of their Private Client and Trust Tax function. The firm offers a collaborative, friendly culture and excellent scope for long-term progression.
This role would suit an ATT-qualified tax professional with strong hands-on experience in Inheritance Tax (IHT), Capital Gains Tax (CGT), and trust taxation who is seeking a stable, client-focused position with genuine responsibility.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, trusts and estates
2. Handle personal tax and trust tax compliance, including self-assessment returns
3. Provide proactive tax planning advice on IHT, CGT and succession planning
4. Act as a trusted advisor to clients and liaise confidently with HMRC and external advisers
5. Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development and knowledge-sharing
6. Attend the firm’s Sheerness office periodically to support client meetings
Candidate Requirements:
7. ATT qualified (or equivalent); CTA desirable but not essential
8. Proven experience in private client tax, trusts and HMRC correspondence
9. Strong technical understanding of capital taxes and estate planning strategies
10. Excellent communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach
11. Comfortable working primarily from the Maidstone office, with flexibility to travel locally
Benefits & Offer:
12. Salary of £45,000 – £50,000 depending on experience
13. Part-time and full-time options available
14. Hybrid working model – 1 day working from home per week
15. Supportive and down-to-earth team culture
16. Loyal, long-term client base and exposure to interesting, varied tax work
17. Long-term opportunity with room to progress in a growing practice
Apply Now: If you’re an experienced Tax Senior looking for a rewarding and stable position in Kent, this is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable firm offering both flexibility and career progression.
For more details or a confidential conversation, contact:
Andy Irvine – 01622 697754
andy@goldhawkassociates.co.uk
Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Tagged as: ATT, Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax, Trust Tax
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