Job title: Personal Tax Senior
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Accountancy & Finance
Sub-Functional Expertise: Tax - Personal (Senior)
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £45,000.00
Location: Leeds, UK
Job published: 2026-06-12
Job ID: 63602
Contact name: David Hawthorne-Finch
Phone number: +443339962882
Contact email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Job Description

Personal Tax Senior 

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 + Excellent Benefits

Location: Leeds Area (Flexible Working)

 

Take the Next Step in Your Tax Career with a Forward-Thinking Practice

 

Are you an experienced Personal Tax professional looking to join a progressive and client-focused accountancy firm where your expertise is valued and your development is actively supported? Our client is seeking a Personal Tax Senior to join their growing team in the Leeds area, offering exposure to a diverse client base and genuine opportunities for career progression.

This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, provide strategic tax advice, and play a key role in delivering high-quality service to entrepreneurial, privately owned businesses and their stakeholders.

 

The Role: Personal Tax Senior

In this varied and client-facing position, you will manage your own portfolio while supporting senior colleagues on more complex tax matters.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a diverse portfolio of personal tax clients, acting as their primary point of contact
  • Prepare, review, and submit Self Assessment tax returns and computations
  • Handle compliance work efficiently while identifying tax planning opportunities
  • Support Directors with advisory projects such as remuneration planning, exit strategies, and restructuring
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, proactively resolving queries
  • Review financial information to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Provide mentoring and support to junior staff
  • Attend occasional prospective client meetings and contribute to business development

 

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring strong technical expertise alongside excellent communication skills.

Essential Requirements

  • Minimum 3–5 years’ experience within UK accountancy practice (Personal Tax focus)
  • Proven experience managing a portfolio of personal tax clients
  • Strong knowledge of Self Assessment, compliance, and basic tax planning
  • Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines
  • Excellent client-facing and interpersonal skills

Desirable

  • CTA qualified or part-qualified (or ATT qualified with strong experience)
  • Experience working with medical clients (GPs, dentists) including partnerships and PCSE submissions
  • Exposure to complex tax matters and advisory work

 

What’s on Offer

Our client is committed to supporting their team both professionally and personally.

Benefits Package

  • Competitive salary: £35,000 – £45,000 (dependent on experience)
  • Flexible working arrangements with adaptable start/finish times
  • 23 days annual leave + bank holidays + additional Christmas closure day
  • Employer pension contribution up to 5%
  • Professional subscriptions fully funded
  • Ongoing training and Continued Professional Development (CPD)
  • Clear career progression pathway into Manager-level roles
  • Supportive, collaborative team environment with strong leadership access

 

Location & Working Pattern

  • Leeds area office-based role with flexibility around working hours
  • Standard full-time hours: 37 hours per week, with flexibility to suit commuting and personal needs

 

Apply Now

If you are looking to progress your career within a high-quality firm that values expertise, client relationships, and professional development, we would like to hear from you.

Contact:
David Hawthorne-Finch
d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Please submit your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

 

Confidentiality Notice:
All applications and enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence.