Job Description
Mixed Tax Semi-Senior (Corporate & Personal) | Build Your Career with a Leading Tax Team
Salary: up to c.£35k+ DOE
Location: Sheffield
Are you an ambitious tax professional looking to broaden your expertise across multiple tax disciplines? Our client, a well-established accountancy practice in Sheffield, is seeking a Mixed Tax Semi-Senior to join their thriving 11-strong tax team. This role offers an excellent blend of 75% corporate tax and 25% personal tax, providing the perfect opportunity to develop your technical skills across a diverse client portfolio whilst receiving comprehensive support and training.
About the Role
As a Mixed Tax Semi-Senior, you'll work closely with experienced tax partners and managers, gaining valuable exposure to both corporate and personal tax compliance and advisory work. This role offers an ideal platform to build your expertise across tax disciplines whilst working with clients ranging from SMEs to FTSE 100 companies in a collaborative and supportive team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Preparing corporate tax computations and returns under supervision (primary focus – 75%)
• Assisting with corporate tax advisory projects and client queries
• Handling personal tax returns and computations for individuals (25%)
• Supporting senior team members with mixed client portfolio management
• Conducting tax research and technical analysis across both disciplines
• Preparing correspondence and reports for clients
• Building strong working relationships with clients and colleagues
• Developing your technical knowledge across corporate and personal tax matters
• Contributing to team projects and initiatives
• Assisting with corporate tax advisory projects and client queries
• Handling personal tax returns and computations for individuals (25%)
• Supporting senior team members with mixed client portfolio management
• Conducting tax research and technical analysis across both disciplines
• Preparing correspondence and reports for clients
• Building strong working relationships with clients and colleagues
• Developing your technical knowledge across corporate and personal tax matters
• Contributing to team projects and initiatives
What We're Looking For
Essential Requirements:
• Minimum 1–2 years' UK practice experience in taxation
• Solid foundation in corporate tax compliance and technical knowledge
• Some exposure to personal tax or strong willingness to develop this skillset
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency with tax software and Microsoft Office applications
• Enthusiasm to learn and develop across multiple tax disciplines
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Adaptability and willingness to work across varied tax matters
• Solid foundation in corporate tax compliance and technical knowledge
• Some exposure to personal tax or strong willingness to develop this skillset
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency with tax software and Microsoft Office applications
• Enthusiasm to learn and develop across multiple tax disciplines
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Adaptability and willingness to work across varied tax matters
Desirable Qualifications:
• ATT qualified or part-qualified, or working towards CTA
• ACCA or ACA part-qualified
• Exposure to both SME and larger corporate clients
• Experience with owner-managed businesses and their directors' personal tax
• Interest in developing broad tax expertise
• ACCA or ACA part-qualified
• Exposure to both SME and larger corporate clients
• Experience with owner-managed businesses and their directors' personal tax
• Interest in developing broad tax expertise
Full CTA study package and support available for candidates pursuing professional qualifications
What's on Offer
Salary: up to c.£35k DOE
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements for excellent work-life balance
• Clear career progression pathway with structured development to Senior and beyond
• Full CTA study support package including study leave, materials, and exam fees
• Enhanced pension scheme that increases with length of service
• Professional fees fully paid (ATT, CTA, ACCA, ACA, etc.)
• Mentoring and training from experienced tax partners and managers across both disciplines
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Regular social events including quarterly activities, summer party, and Christmas celebration
• Employee Committee supporting team initiatives, projects, and additional benefits
• Diverse client exposure from SMEs to FTSE 100 companies
• Varied work across corporate and personal tax to broaden your skillset
• Supportive team environment with 11 experienced tax professionals
• Clear career progression pathway with structured development to Senior and beyond
• Full CTA study support package including study leave, materials, and exam fees
• Enhanced pension scheme that increases with length of service
• Professional fees fully paid (ATT, CTA, ACCA, ACA, etc.)
• Mentoring and training from experienced tax partners and managers across both disciplines
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Regular social events including quarterly activities, summer party, and Christmas celebration
• Employee Committee supporting team initiatives, projects, and additional benefits
• Diverse client exposure from SMEs to FTSE 100 companies
• Varied work across corporate and personal tax to broaden your skillset
• Supportive team environment with 11 experienced tax professionals
Why Join?
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious tax professional who wants to develop a broad and valuable skillset. Rather than being confined to one area, you'll gain experience across both corporate and personal tax, making you a more versatile and marketable professional. You'll benefit from working alongside 11 experienced tax specialists who are committed to your development, gain exposure to high-quality clients across various sectors, and enjoy genuine work-life balance. The firm invests heavily in its people, offering structured progression, comprehensive study support, and a collaborative culture where your growth is a priority.
The Ideal Candidate
You're an enthusiastic tax professional who sees the value in developing expertise across multiple tax disciplines. You're comfortable working primarily on corporate tax matters but also enjoy the variety that personal tax work brings. You're looking for a role that will make you a well-rounded tax adviser with broad career prospects, and you want to work in a supportive environment that genuinely invests in your development.
Ready to Build a Versatile Tax Career?
If you're looking for a role that offers excellent training, diverse experience across tax disciplines, and clear progression opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply or discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact:
Diane Shaw
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions
d.shaw@h-fts.com
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions
d.shaw@h-fts.com
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to transparent and ethical recruitment practices.