Personal Tax Advisor – Accountancy Practice | Kingston upon Thames | £45,000 - £55,000 (DOE)
TPF Recruitment are proud to be supporting an established, independent accountancy practice in their search for a talented Personal Tax Advisor to join their Kingston upon Thames office.
Are you a personal tax professional looking for that next step where you can really make an impact and help shape the future of a tax department? Do you enjoy working closely with entrepreneurial clients, offering bespoke advice and solutions that make a real difference?
If so, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.
About the Firm:
This is a forward-thinking and growing accountancy practice with a client base made up largely of small and medium-sized businesses. This role is primarily based in their Kingston office, with hybrid flexibility (3 days office, 2 days remote). The business is built on a strong foundation of technical excellence, client care and a collaborative culture.
The Opportunity:
You’ll be joining as a Personal Tax Advisor, reporting directly to a partner and taking on a key role in developing and leading the personal tax function over time. It’s a role with plenty of autonomy, scope to grow into a leadership position, and real influence over how the department evolves.
You’ll be working closely with company directors and sole traders, providing high-quality tax compliance and advisory services. There’s a real mix of interesting clients and complex work here, including plenty of tax planning opportunities.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Managing a varied personal tax portfolio of 150-200 clients
* Preparing and reviewing self-assessment tax returns, including complex cases
* Handling P11Ds and ad hoc tax queries
* Spotting tax planning opportunities across income tax, CGT, property and inheritance tax
* Providing advisory support to both personal and corporate clients
* Supporting junior team members and reviewing their work
* Liaising with partners, and proactively managing client deadlines and expectations
* Occasionally travelling into the central London office for client meetings
Requirements
What We’re Looking For:
* ATT qualified (CTA desirable, but not essential)
* Around 5 years’ experience in a tax role within an accountancy practice
* Strong knowledge of personal tax, CGT, and mainstream compliance areas
* Excellent communicator, with the ability to explain tax matters clearly to a range of clients
* Experience reviewing work prepared by junior staff
* Able to work independently, as well as part of a team
* Based within commuting distance to Kingston upon Thames – essential
Benefits
What’s on Offer:
* Competitive salary depending on experience (£45,000 - £55,000)
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* An extra day off for your birthday
* Study support and ongoing training
* Clear career progression plan – the path to Personal Tax Director is within reach
* Flexible working (3 days in-office, 2 remote)
* Friendly and collaborative team culture
This is more than just another tax job. It’s a genuine opportunity to step into a pivotal role and grow something of your own within a supportive and forward-thinking practice.
If this sounds like the kind of role you’ve been waiting for, get in touch with us at Kourtney Luckett at TPF Recruitment today for a confidential chat; .