Senior Tax Specialist

East Grinstead

TPF Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a brilliant, independent, and welcoming firm of accountants with the hire of a Senior Tax Specialist. This firm has a fantastic reputation locally, excellent staff retention, and a truly supportive culture. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and lively practice with the potential to take ownership of the tax department as time goes on.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing and advising clients on a wide range of personal tax matters, with a particular focus on advisory work and general tax planning. This varied role will give you exposure to complex tax issues while allowing you to build strong, trusted relationships with clients.

Key Responsibilities

Manage an interesting and diverse portfolio of clients

Prepare complex self-assessment and partnership tax returns

Review tax returns prepared by other members of the team

Oversee the preparation and review of Trust and Estate accounts and associated tax returns

Supervise the preparation of 60-day CGT returns

Review clients’ circumstances and provide proactive tax planning advice

Assist with new client enquiries and contribute to the growth of the client base

Requirements

About You

CTA qualified candidates will be preferred, although practical experience is highly valued

Candidates with other tax or accounting qualifications, or those qualified by experience, are encouraged to apply

Tax managers and tax seniors seeking the next step, or those looking for a better work-life balance, will be well suited to this role.

Key Skills and Attributes

Strong communication skills and ability to build client relationships

Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail

Strong organisational and time management abilities

Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team

Flexible and adaptable approach

Benefits

What’s on Offer

Opportunity to progress your career in taxation within a supportive and friendly environment

Exposure to varied and interesting tax advisory work

Competitive salary package commensurate with experience – £45,000 – £60,000

Schedule

Full-time or part-time considered

Flexible working hours between 8am – 5pm, Monday to Thursday

Friday hours: 8am – 1.30pm when the office closes for the weekend

Benefits

Genuine opportunity for career progression

Generous company pension

Annual pay and performance reviews

Regular company outings and events

Beautiful countryside location with ample on-site parking

Just a short walk to the village centre

If you are an experienced tax specialist looking for a new challenge, or the chance to step up and lead a department in the future, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Mark Sitton on , or via LinkedIn for a confidential conversation.

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