Personal Tax Senior

Permanent, Full-time

Our client is a firm of Chartered Accountants based in Reading town centre. They are seeking an experienced private client tax senior, who is familiar with working in an accountancy practice, who will report directly to our Senior Tax Manager.

The role involves: • Managing a portfolio of self-assessment tax clients including personal tax clients, partnerships and trusts: preparing their annual tax returns, managing budgets and billing, and providing tax advice as required. • Providing advisory services relating to Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax and Estate planning. • Prepare various tax forms, including but not limited to P11ds, PSA, ATEDs and elections for clients where required • Communicating effectively with colleagues, clients, and HMRC over the phone, through email and in writing if required. • Supervision and mentoring of junior tax staff. • Meeting with potential new clients and assisting with client onboarding. • Assisting the departmental manager with timetabling and workflow.

Candidates must have: • Prior accountancy practice experience. • Good knowledge and proficient use of tax software. • An ability to work without direct supervision. • Good interpersonal skills. • Attention to detail with ability to work to deadlines in a busy office environment.