About the Firm Join a progressive tax practice that combines the technical excellence of larger firms with the agility and personal development focus of a boutique advisory team. We empower newly qualified accountants to take ownership of clients early, develop specialist expertise, and work closely with senior leaders on complex tax matters. Our team values innovation, collaboration, and proactive problem‑solving. This is the perfect environment for a Big 4‑trained tax professional who wants more autonomy, broader exposure, and a faster route to becoming a trusted advisor. The Role As a Newly Qualified Tax and accounts Consultant, you will support and lead on a diverse blend of compliance, advisory, and planning work across corporate and personal tax. You'll gain hands‑on responsibility quickly, working closely with managers and partners while shaping your specialism as you progress. Expect involvement in high‑value tax projects from day one, with the freedom to influence client strategy and add meaningful value. Key Responsibilities Advisory & Planning Assist in delivering tax advisory projects, including: corporate restructuring and reorganisations R&D tax incentives tax-efficient remuneration planning property structuring and capital allowances claims share schemes and incentives international tax considerations for expanding businesses Conduct technical research and prepare advisory memos and client communications. Identify risks, opportunities, and value-add insights. Compliance & Review Prepare and review corporation tax computations and returns for a wide range of businesses. Support personal tax compliance for high-net-worth individuals, directors, and entrepreneurs. Assist with tax provisions, deferred tax calculations, and disclosures. Collaborate with the accounts team to streamline tax workflows and ensure accurate reporting. Client Engagement Act as a day‑to‑day contact for your portfolio, building strong commercial relationships. Attend client meetings with managers and partners, contributing ideas and insights. Support onboarding of new clients and help improve internal processes. What We're Looking For Newly qualified ACA/ACCA,CTA ideally trained in a Big 4 or large practice tax team. Experience in corporate tax, personal tax, or a mix (any Big 4 compliance background is welcome). Strong technical grounding with the ambition to deepen advisory capability. Excellent communicator with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Eagerness to build a long-term tax career with exposure to diverse and challenging work. CTA qualification or intention to study (fully supported). What We Offer Structured progression towards Assistant Manager/Manager level. Early access to complex advisory work, not just compliance. A broad client portfolio including SMEs, scale-ups, and established groups. Hybrid working, autonomy, and a supportive team environment. Competitive salary and bonus, designed to attract Big 4 leavers. Full CTA study support (if desired), mentoring, and regular CPD. A modern, tech-driven practice focused on efficiency and client service. Perfect For Big 4 Tax Professionals Who Want: ✅ A better balance of advisory vs. compliance ✅ More client-facing work ✅ Faster progression without bureaucracy ✅ Ownership of a personal portfolio ✅ Exposure to a broader set of tax issues ✅ A supportive environment where your potential is recognised quickly If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk