LOCATION: Scarborough
SALARY: Competitive - Dependent on Experience
Join Smailes Goldie one of the region’s most respected independent firms of accountants, tax and business advisors. Take your career to the next level. We’re seeking a confident, motivated CTA or ATT qualified tax professional to lead and support a thriving Private Client Tax team in their new, modern Scarborough office. With genuine long-term opportunity and progression right up to Partner for the right candidate, this is the ideal move for an ambitious tax professional ready to grow with a forward-thinking firm.
WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT
* Real progression pathway – many Partners have come up through the business
* Opportunity to shape the growing Personal Tax department
* A well-established firm with a respected reputation and growing client base
* Collaborative team culture with high staff retention
* Hybrid working (2 days WFH) & Flexi hours
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
* Lead and mentor a team of Tax Seniors and Trainees
* Manage a diverse portfolio of private clients, including individuals, partnerships, trusts and estates
* Review and prepare complex self-assessment tax returns
* Oversee the personal tax return process across the firm
* Identify and deliver on tax planning opportunities
* Handle complex compliance cases and HMRC enquiries
* Provide technical tax guidance and advisory input
* Conduct monthly WIP reviews and manage tax billing processes
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
* CTA or ATT qualified with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a tax-focused practice role
* Proven ability to manage and develop a small team
* Strong technical knowledge in personal and private client tax
* A proactive, client-centred approach with strong communication skills
WHAT YOU’LL GET
* Competitive salary and tailored benefits based on experience
* 25 days holiday
* Hybrid (2 days WFH) & Flexi time
* Clear career path and personal development plan
* Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team environment
* Ongoing training, development and career support
* Work in a firm that genuinely values its people and their ambitions
WHY EMMERSON KITNEY?
At Emmerson Kitney, we Recruit Different. You’re not just another candidate – you’re a professional with goals, and we’re here to help you achieve them. Our deep market and talent knowledge means we only work on roles where we know there’s genuine opportunity.
We work in true partnership with businesses – we know the hiring managers, we understand the culture, and we stay involved right through to offer and onboarding. The result? Powerful outcomes for candidates and clients alike.
WHAT NEXT?
Call (phone number removed) and speak to our practice sector specialist David Kitney or Stevie Moss as we’d love to talk more detail.
Feel free to check out our Smailes Goldie partner page on our Emmerson Kitney website!
This is a retained search with Emmerson Kitney – all third-party applications will be forwarded to us as the exclusive recruitment partner