Job Description

Tax Senior

Salary: £40,000 - £52,000 + Clear Career Progression

Location: Leeds Area 

Develop Your Tax Career with a Respected and Growing Accountancy Practice

Are you an experienced Tax professional looking for a role that offers more than routine compliance work? Our client is seeking an ambitious Tax Senior to join their established and growing team in the Leeds area.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs, partnerships and high-net-worth individuals, whilst gaining exposure to both compliance and advisory work. You'll benefit from direct access to senior decision-makers, ongoing professional development, and a genuine long-term career pathway within a highly regarded regional practice.

Whether you are CTA qualified, ATT qualified, ACA/ACCA qualified with a tax specialism, or an experienced tax professional looking to take the next step, this role offers the opportunity to broaden your technical expertise and make a real impact.

 

The Opportunity

As a Tax Senior, you will be responsible for managing a varied portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality tax compliance services whilst identifying and supporting tax planning opportunities.

You will work closely with Partners and Directors, providing exceptional client service and helping clients navigate increasingly complex tax requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of personal and/or corporate tax clients
• Prepare and review Self-Assessment Tax Returns
• Prepare and review Corporation Tax Returns and computations
• Ensure all compliance work is completed accurately and on time
• Support senior leadership with tax planning and advisory assignments
• Identify opportunities to add value and improve clients' tax efficiency
• Act as a trusted point of contact for clients, responding to queries and providing technical guidance
• Liaise directly with HMRC on client matters
• Support and mentor junior members of the tax team
• Maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development opportunities where appropriate

 

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements

• 3-5+ years' UK accountancy practice tax experience
• Experience managing a client portfolio within a practice environment
• Strong knowledge of Personal Tax and/or Corporate Tax compliance
• Excellent understanding of current UK tax legislation
• Experience preparing and reviewing tax computations and returns
• Strong client relationship and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines effectively
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• CTA qualified, part-qualified or studying
• ATT qualified
• ACA or ACCA qualified with a tax specialism
• Experience of tax advisory work and planning assignments
• Experience using tax and accounts software such as Digita, Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar systems

Career Progression

Our client is committed to investing in its people and offers genuine opportunities for long-term progression.

Potential Career Pathway

• Tax Senior
• Tax Manager
• Senior Tax Manager
• Director

You will have the opportunity to expand both your technical and commercial knowledge whilst working alongside experienced tax specialists and business advisers.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive Package Including

• £40,000 - £52,000 salary (dependent upon experience and qualifications)
• Flexible working arrangements
• 37-hour working week
• Flexible start and finish times to support work-life balance
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional Christmas closure day
• Enhanced company sick pay (following successful probation)
• Employer pension contribution of up to 5%
• Professional subscription fees paid
• Ongoing Continued Professional Development (CPD)
• Structured support towards further professional qualifications where applicable
• Exposure to a broad and interesting client portfolio
• Strong long-term career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

 

Location & Working Arrangement

Leeds Area

• Full-time permanent position
• 37 hours per week
• Flexible working hours available
• Predominantly office-based with flexibility around working patterns
• Yorkshire-focused client base with minimal travel requirements

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Tax professional seeking a role that combines technical challenge, client interaction, career development and long-term progression, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch

Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Apply today and take the next step in your tax career with a firm that invests in your future.

Confidentiality Notice

All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.