Tax Accountant (Semi-Senior / Senior)

Location: North Yorkshire

Salary: £32,000 – £42,000+ DOE & Benefits

Are you a tax professional looking to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking practice that actively invests in your development? Whether you are a skilled Semi-Senior ready to step up or an established Senior Tax Accountant seeking portfolio ownership, our client offers a collaborative environment where your technical expertise is genuinely valued. Operating across North Yorkshire, this leading regional practice provides exceptional client exposure alongside a clear pathway to higher seniority.

The Opportunity

In this position, you will play a central role in delivering personal and corporate tax services to a varied and engaging client portfolio. You will handle compliance, director tax planning, and advisory queries while acting as a trusted main point of contact for business owners and individuals. With responsibilities tailored to your level of experience, this opportunity provides full support for professional study (ATT/CTA) alongside structured mentorship for those stepping into review and supervisory duties.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Experience & Qualifications: Minimum 2–3+ years of UK practice experience in tax compliance. ATT qualified, part-qualified, CTA student, or qualified by experience.

• Technical Capabilities: Proven experience preparing personal, partnership, and corporate tax returns, income & expenditure accounts, and dividend planning for company directors.

• Senior Duties (where applicable): Reviewing junior work, supervising trainees, managing workflow deadlines, and driving process efficiency within the team.

• Communication & Portfolio Management: Confident client communicator capable of dealing with HMRC correspondence, PAYE codes, and everyday tax advisory enquiries.

Package & Benefits

• Base Salary: £32,000 – £42,000 dependent on experience level and qualification status (Semi-Senior vs. Senior banding).

• Time Off & Balance: 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (increasing with seniority), holiday purchase scheme (up to 5 days), and a paid Christmas shutdown.

• Protection & Wellbeing: Life Assurance (4x salary), enhanced company sick pay, enhanced family leave, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.

• Perks & Options: Pension scheme, corporate discounts platform, Cycle to Work, and a flexible benefits platform (dental, eye care, cash plan, critical illness cover).

How to Apply

To explore this opportunity in confidence and discuss next steps, please contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly at d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com.

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency for this role. All applications and enquiries are treated with the strictest confidence.

Tax Manager

Location: Liverpool

Salary: £50,000 – £62,000+ DOE

Are you a CTA, ACA, or ACCA qualified corporate tax specialist looking for full portfolio ownership, exposure to complex advisory planning, and a clear path toward Senior Manager within a dynamic practice environment? Our client is a leading, multi-office accountancy practice with a strong presence in Liverpool. Known for their forward-thinking client service, high technical standards, and supportive culture, they are seeking a dedicated Tax Manager to lead their corporate tax compliance and advisory offering.

The Opportunity

In this key leadership role, you will manage a corporate tax portfolio comprising dynamic SMEs, regional corporate groups, and entrepreneurial businesses across Merseyside. Working closely with partners and regional practice directors, you will oversee corporate tax compliance, handle HMRC enquiries, and review the work of junior team members. Crucially, this position offers high-visibility involvement in tax planning and advisory projects—including R&D, corporate restructures, and capital allowance reviews, providing an ideal platform for long-term career growth.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Qualifications & Experience: CTA, ACA, or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with a minimum of 4–5+ years’ UK practice experience focused on corporate tax compliance and advisory.

• Technical Mastery: In-depth knowledge of UK tax legislation, corporate tax computations, statutory filings, and handling complex HMRC queries.

• Advisory & Planning: Proven ability to identify tax planning opportunities and assist with advisory projects (e.g., group restructures, share schemes, and R&D claims).

• Leadership & Quality Control: Track record of reviewing junior tax work, conducting technical quality checks, and mentoring trainees to support team development.

• Client Engagement: Excellent communication skills with the confidence to build trusted relationships with client finance directors, business owners, and internal audit/accounts teams.

Package & Benefits

• Base Salary & Bonus: £50,000 – £62,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualification stage, aligned with Liverpool/Merseyside practice rates), plus a discretionary performance bonus.

• Career Development: Structured pathways to Senior Tax Manager and Director level, backed by fully funded ongoing technical CPD.

• Work-Life Balance: Supported hybrid working model in modern Liverpool office premises with remote flexibility.

• Health & Perks: Comprehensive healthcare cover, workplace pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance, and employee assistance programmes.

How to Apply

To explore this opportunity in confidence and discuss next steps, please contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly at d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com.

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. All applications and enquiries are treated with the strictest confidence.

Audit Assistant Manager

Location: Doncaster

Salary: £45,000 – £52,000+ DOE

Are you an ambitious Audit Senior ready to take the step up into management, or an established Assistant Manager seeking a practice environment that genuinely supports your leadership development? Our client is a leading, multi-office accountancy firm with a strong presence in Doncaster. Known for their forward-thinking client service, high audit standards, and collaborative culture, they are looking for a dedicated audit professional to join their expanding assurance team.

The Opportunity

In this key step-up role, you will work closely with Audit Managers and Partners, taking direct responsibility for supervising and executing audit assignments from planning through to completion. Acting as a key contact for a diverse client portfolio across South Yorkshire, you will lead on-site teams, conduct technical file reviews, and help mentor junior staff. Positioned within an expanding department, this role offers high visibility and a clear roadmap for career advancement to full Audit Manager level.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Qualifications & Experience: ACA or ACCA qualified (or finalist with imminent sign-off) with a minimum of 3–4+ years’ UK accountancy practice experience, with significant exposure to external audit.

• Technical Mastery: Proven expertise in leading, planning, and completing audit engagements under UK GAAP (FRS 102) and International Standards on Auditing (ISAs).

• Supervision & Review: Strong track record of supervising junior audit staff, conducting file reviews, and providing constructive feedback on-site and in the office.

• Client Engagement: Confident communication and interpersonal skills, with the commercial mindset needed to build trusted relationships with client finance teams and business owners.

Package & Benefits

• Base Salary: £45,000 – £52,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualification status, aligned with South Yorkshire market rates).

• Progression & Development: Transparent, structured pathways toward full Audit Manager level, backed by fully funded ongoing CPD.

• Work-Life Balance: Supported hybrid working model combining modern Doncaster office workspace with remote flexibility and manageable local client travel.

• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive health cover, workplace pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance, and employee assistance programmes.

How to Apply

To explore this opportunity in confidence and discuss next steps, please contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly at d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com.

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. All applications and enquiries are treated with the strictest confidence.

NQ Property Litigation Solicitor

Location: Preston

Salary: £40,000 to £52,000 plus bonus and benefits

Experience: Newly Qualified - 3 years

If you’re newly qualified and want to build a career in property litigation with a team that will properly invest in your development, this is a great opportunity. You’ll join a specialist Land and Property Dispute Resolution team doing varied, high-quality contentious work, with the support and structure you need to grow your confidence quickly.

Our client is a market-leading, full-service law firm with a strong reputation for looking after its people. They are known for a supportive, people-first culture, sensible targets, and clear progression routes.

This role sits within a recognised Land and Property Dispute Resolution team acting for businesses and individuals across England on the full spectrum of contentious property matters. The team is growing and looking for an ambitious NQ Solicitor with some commercial property litigation exposure who wants to develop as a property litigation specialist.

You’ll manage your own matters under appropriate supervision, support senior fee earners, and get involved in business development in a way that’s encouraged and supported.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing matters under appropriate supervision and delivering an excellent client experience

• Drafting correspondence and court documents

• Liaising with the Court, instructing counsel and experts

• Attending hearings and all-party meetings

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships

• Supporting other team members and supervising junior colleagues where appropriate

• Developing your technical and commercial expertise in property litigation

• Working collaboratively within the team and across the wider firm

• Promoting the firm’s values internally and externally

What You’ll Be Working On

• Landlord and tenant disputes, including lease renewals, dilapidations, break clauses, and forfeiture

• Real property disputes, including restrictive covenants, easements, rights of light, trespass, and possession

• Property contract claims

• Negligence disputes involving property professionals

What We’re Looking For

• Newly Qualified Solicitor

• Some commercial property litigation experience (or a strong contentious property seat during training)

• Exposure across a range of property litigation matters, including real property, landlord and tenant, and contractual disputes

• Confidence managing a caseload with appropriate supervision

• Strong attention to detail and high standards of accuracy

• Strong organisation, planning, and deadline management

• Clear communication skills and confident client handling

• Confident IT user

• Willingness to get involved in business development and contribute to team growth

What’s On Offer

• Hybrid working

• Maximum of 1,200 chargeable hours per annum

• Employee bonus scheme and annual pay review

• Medicash health benefits cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Holiday entitlement that increases with length of service

• Paid time off for voluntary work (2 days per year)

• Free conveyancing for the purchase/sale of your primary residence

• Free individual or mirror Wills

• Employee referral scheme

• Biannual promotion and salary uplift application process

• Regular social events, including an annual Christmas party and staff recognition awards

• Structured training and development to build both technical and commercial skills

Working Arrangements

• Full-time

• Hybrid working

• Preston-based role (with flexibility to work collaboratively across offices when needed)

Next Steps (How to Apply)

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.

Solicitor – Residential Property

Location: Kendal

Salary: £45,000 to £60,000

Experience: 3+ years PQE (residential conveyancing)

Our client is looking to recruit a Residential Property Solicitor to join a busy team in Kendal.

This role suits a solicitor who enjoys running their own caseload, values great client service, and is confident working autonomously in a fast-paced environment with regular client and agent contact.

What You’ll Be Doing

The core purpose of the role is to undertake fee earning work and contribute to the performance of the wider department. Typical duties are likely to include:

• Managing a busy caseload of residential property transactions, including purchases, sales and re-mortgages of freehold and leasehold properties

• Providing clients and agents with regular updates, advice and draft documentation

• Progressing client calls and queries promptly and professionally

• Working with a case management system and maintaining accurate file records

• Building strong client relationships and supporting internal referrals to other service lines

• Supporting business development and marketing activity

• Contributing to team objectives and supporting colleagues where required

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified solicitor with at least 3 years PQE in residential conveyancing/property

• Confident running your own caseload with minimal supervision

• Strong organisation, communication and time management skills

• Excellent attention to detail

• Strong client-facing skills and confidence working with clients and agents

• Good IT skills and confidence using case management systems

Desirable:

• Experience using SOS case management system

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £45,000 to £60,000 (dependent on experience)

• Hybrid working

• Commitment to a maximum of 1,200 chargeable hours per annum

• Employee bonus scheme and annual pay review

• Medicash health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Holiday entitlement increases with length of service

• Paid time off for voluntary work (2 days per year)

• Free conveyancing for the purchase/sale of your primary residence

• Free individual or mirror wills

• Biannual promotion and salary uplift application process

• Regular social events

Working Arrangements

• Full-time, permanent

• Hybrid working

• Kendal

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.

Construction Solicitor (Associate/Senior Associate)

Location: Manchester

Salary: £70,000 to £95,000

Experience: 5+ years’ PQE (construction)

Our client is looking to recruit a Construction Solicitor at Associate/Senior Associate level to join its specialist Construction team in Manchester.

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced construction lawyer who wants high-quality work, genuine flexibility, and the chance to play a key role in the continued growth of the team.

The team advises across the construction industry, supporting a broad client base including contractors, developers and consultants.

The role is expected to cover a mix of non-contentious and contentious construction matters, depending on your experience and preference.

What You’ll Be Doing

Non-contentious work includes:

• Drafting and negotiating construction documentation, including building contracts, sub-contract terms, professional appointments, collateral warranties, parent company guarantees, performance bonds, pre-construction services agreements and letters of reliance

• Advising on standard form contracts including JCT and NEC (and others)

• Supporting wider teams on construction elements of commercial property and corporate matters, including risk reviews, procurement routes and supplier terms

Contentious work includes:

• Advising on disputes including breach of contract, loss and expense, delay and disruption claims, professional negligence, and adjudication enforcement

• Supporting matters progressing through formal processes, including court proceedings and ADR (for example adjudication, arbitration and mediation)

• Risk avoidance, risk management and debt recovery support

Typical responsibilities are likely to include:

• Managing a busy and varied caseload with minimal supervision

• Delivering excellent client service and building long-term relationships

• Supporting and supervising junior team members and support staff

• Collaborating effectively with colleagues across other practice areas

• Contributing to team objectives, knowledge development and precedent building

• Producing high-quality legal advice and documentation

• Supporting business development activity, including writing short updates and thought leadership

• Optional involvement in client training sessions and seminars

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

• 5+ years’ PQE within a construction department (or equivalent experience)

• Strong technical construction law experience and confidence managing your own caseload

• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and ability to prioritise under time pressure

• Strong client-facing skills and commercial awareness

• Evidence of business development activity, with a track record of building networks

Desirable:

• Experience in both contentious and non-contentious construction matters

• Knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £70,000 to £95,000 (dependent on experience)

• Hybrid working policy and remote working options

• Commitment to a maximum of 1,200 chargeable hours per annum

• Employee bonus scheme and annual pay review

• Medicash health benefits cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Holiday entitlement increases with length of service

• Paid time off for voluntary work (2 days per year)

• Free conveyancing for the purchase/sale of your primary residence

• Free individual or mirror wills

• Biannual promotion and salary uplift application process

• Regular social events

Working Arrangements

• Full-time, permanent

• Manchester

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.

Senior Fee Earner - Agricultural Commercial Property

Location: Kendal (hybrid working)

Salary: £75,000 to £95,000 (depending on experience)

Experience: 7+ years PQE (Rural Property)

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Rural Property Solicitor (7+ PQE) to join a busy and growing Rural Property team within a well-established regional law firm.

The role has a strong emphasis on agricultural work and advising landowners, estate owners, investors, lenders and developers. You will take a lead on matters, support and develop colleagues, and play an active role in business planning and the continued growth of the rural offering.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing the financial performance of your matters, including budgeting, billing and WIP management

• Delivering excellent client service and building long-term relationships

• Advising on a broad range of rural land ownership and agricultural property matters, including:

• Acquisitions and disposals of working farms and land

• Farm Business Tenancies (FBTs)

• Grazing licences

• Sporting rights and licences

• Easements and rights

• First registrations of unregistered land

• Security work (single and dual representation)

• Drafting and negotiating transactional documentation and producing clear, practical advice

• Working closely with colleagues across the wider firm, including tax and succession planning and property litigation teams

• Supervising, coaching and developing junior team members and supporting process improvement

• Contributing to business planning, business development and the strategic direction of the rural practice

• Using a case management system effectively and maintaining strong file management standards

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor with 7+ years’ PQE and proven rural property experience, with a strong emphasis on agricultural work

• Strong technical ability and confidence running matters with appropriate autonomy

• Excellent client-facing skills and a track record of delivering high-quality service

• Experience supervising, supporting and developing others

• Strong organisation and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines

• Confident IT user, comfortable working with a case management system

• Strong communication skills and attention to detail

Desirable

• Strong business development capability and an established or developing network within the rural sector

• Interest in shaping processes and supporting the continued growth of the team

What’s On Offer

• Hybrid working policy

• Bonus scheme and annual pay review

• Health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Holiday entitlement that increases with length of service

• Two paid volunteering days per year

• Free conveyancing for your main home purchase or sale

• Free individual or mirror Wills

• Biannual promotion and salary uplift application process

• Regular social events and staff recognition initiatives

• Supportive culture with genuine investment in development and progression

Location & Working Arrangements

• Kendal (other locations available)

• Full-time, permanent role

• Hybrid working supported

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence.

Commercial Property Solicitor/Associate

Location: Preston

Salary: £55,000 to £75,000

Experience: 3 to 6 years PQE

Our client is looking to recruit a Commercial Property Solicitor/Associate (3 to 6 years PQE) to join its Commercial Property team in Preston.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a genuine interest in commercial property who enjoys a busy, client-facing role and wants exposure to a varied caseload, including landlord and tenant work, development matters and high-value transactional work.

What You’ll Be Doing

The team advises a broad range of clients including investors, lenders and developers. The role offers variety across:

• Landlord and tenant matters

• Residential and commercial development work

• Transactional real estate work

• Managing a busy caseload with appropriate supervision

• Liaising with supervisors to balance workload

• Delivering excellent client service and providing regular updates to clients and agents

• Drafting and negotiating transactional documentation

• Producing clear advice and guidance for clients

• Building and developing client relationships

• Supporting other team members where required

• Collaborating with colleagues across other service lines

• Contributing to team objectives and wider growth

• Supporting business development activity and network building

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified solicitor with 3 to 6 years PQE in a commercial property department

• Experience advising clients across a range of real estate matters

• Strong attention to detail and confidence working in a commercial environment

• Well organised, able to prioritise and work to deadlines

• Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach

• Good IT skills and confidence using case management systems

• Self-motivated, proactive and collaborative

Desirable:

• Experience using SOS case management system

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £55,000 to £75,000 (dependent on experience)

• Hybrid working policy

• Commitment to a maximum of 1,200 chargeable hours per annum

• Employee bonus scheme and annual pay review

• Medicash health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Holiday entitlement increases with length of service

• Paid time off for voluntary work (2 days per year)

• Free conveyancing for the purchase/sale of your primary residence

• Free individual or mirror wills

• Biannual promotion and salary uplift application process

• Regular social events

Working Arrangements

• Full-time, permanent

• Hybrid working

• Preston

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.

Employment Solicitor (5 to 10 years PQE)

Location: Preston (hybrid working)

Salary: £65,000 to £90,000 plus bonus and benefits

Experience: 5 to 10 years’ PQE

A senior employment opportunity for a solicitor who enjoys high-quality respondent work, trusted client relationships and a genuinely supportive team around them.

This role offers a varied caseload, regular client contact and the chance to play a visible part in developing work for the team, while also mentoring junior colleagues.

You will join a collaborative Employment and HR team, advising business clients on day-to-day employment and HR matters and supporting on more complex tribunal litigation. The work is largely respondent-focused, with a strong emphasis on practical, commercial advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing your own employment caseload, including respondent Employment Tribunal matters through to conclusion

• Advising owners, senior managers and HR teams on a broad range of employment and HR issues

• Drafting and reviewing contracts, policies and handbooks (including senior hires, directors and self-employed individuals)

• Taking instructions, producing clear advice and guidance, and progressing matters efficiently

• Attending hearings where required and liaising with counsel and experts

• Supporting senior fee earners on larger and more complex matters

• Delegating work to, and supervising, junior fee earners where appropriate

• Contributing to business development and identifying new opportunities for the team

• Working closely with colleagues across the wider firm to support cross-referrals and joined-up client service

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales

• 5 to 10 years’ PQE in employment law

• Strong respondent and business client experience (ideally within a commercial law firm environment)

• Confident handling Employment Tribunal litigation and managing matters end-to-end

• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail

• Commercial, pragmatic approach with a client-focused mindset

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Able to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment

Desirable

• Experience supporting corporate transactions from an employment perspective

• Business development and marketing activity

• Supervision of junior fee earners

• Delivering training on employment law and HR topics (in person or remotely)

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £65,000 to £90,000

• Bonus and benefits package

• Hybrid working

• High-quality respondent work with an established client base

• Supportive, collaborative team culture with genuine investment in development

• Opportunity to mentor junior colleagues and build your profile through BD and training

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.

Employment Solicitor (5 to 10 years PQE)

Location: Kendal (hybrid working)

Salary: £65,000 to £90,000 plus bonus and benefits

Experience: 5 to 10 years’ PQE

A senior employment opportunity for a solicitor who enjoys high-quality respondent work, trusted client relationships and a genuinely supportive team around them.

This role offers a varied caseload, regular client contact and the chance to play a visible part in developing work for the team, while also mentoring junior colleagues.

You will join a collaborative Employment and HR team, advising business clients on day-to-day employment and HR matters and supporting on more complex tribunal litigation. The work is largely respondent-focused, with a strong emphasis on practical, commercial advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing your own employment caseload, including respondent Employment Tribunal matters through to conclusion

• Advising owners, senior managers and HR teams on a broad range of employment and HR issues

• Drafting and reviewing contracts, policies and handbooks (including senior hires, directors and self-employed individuals)

• Taking instructions, producing clear advice and guidance, and progressing matters efficiently

• Attending hearings where required and liaising with counsel and experts

• Supporting senior fee earners on larger and more complex matters

• Delegating work to, and supervising, junior fee earners where appropriate

• Contributing to business development and identifying new opportunities for the team

• Working closely with colleagues across the wider firm to support cross-referrals and joined-up client service

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales

• 5 to 10 years’ PQE in employment law

• Strong respondent and business client experience (ideally within a commercial law firm environment)

• Confident handling Employment Tribunal litigation and managing matters end-to-end

• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail

• Commercial, pragmatic approach with a client-focused mindset

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Able to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment

Desirable

• Experience supporting corporate transactions from an employment perspective

• Business development and marketing activity

• Supervision of junior fee earners

• Delivering training on employment law and HR topics (in person or remotely)

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £65,000 to £90,000

• Bonus and benefits package

• Hybrid working

• High-quality respondent work with an established client base

• Supportive, collaborative team culture with genuine investment in development

• Opportunity to mentor junior colleagues and build your profile through BD and training

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.