Tax Senior

Do you have strong tax experience and a passion for delivering high-quality client service? Are you looking to develop your career within a specialist Agriculture and Property tax team?

Our client, a highly respected and growing business in the Financial Services Industry, is seeking an experienced Tax Senior to join their Agriculture & Property Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and technically strong individual looking to take the next step in their career, working closely with managers, directors and partners on a broad range of tax matters.

In this role, you will provide both compliance and advisory services to a varied portfolio of clients, including business owners, sole traders, partnerships, high net worth individuals, and related companies or trusts. You will also support junior team members and contribute to the ongoing development of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage tax compliance for a mixed portfolio of clients across personal, business and capital taxes.
• Support managers, directors, and partners in delivering complex tax advisory projects, including:
  • Inheritance Tax appraisals and planning
  • VAT advisory work
  • Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) advice
  • Capital Gains Tax (CGT) planning and compliance
  • Liaising with HMRC regarding ongoing investigations
• Review tax returns completed by junior team members.
• Provide guidance, training and ongoing support to junior staff.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to provide tax input when required.
• Build strong client relationships through regular communication and proactive advice.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and additional services for clients.
• Keep up to date with relevant tax developments and maintain CPD.
• Generate internal referrals and contribute to the growth of the Agriculture & Property team.
• Undertake additional duties when required as part of the wider team.

Key Skills & Experience

• Prior tax experience within a practice environment.
• ACA/ACCA and/or CTA qualified (essential).
• Strong knowledge of personal and business taxation.
• Good understanding of capital taxes, including CGT and Inheritance Tax.
• Familiarity with tax software and HMRC online services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to resolve problems and provide practical, commercial solutions.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Personal Qualities

• Professional, approachable, and highly confidential.
• Strong relationship builder, able to quickly gain rapport and trust.
• Self motivated, resilient, and proactive with a positive attitude.
• Organised, analytical, and detail focused.
• Open to innovation, seeking improvements and committed to delivering the best advice.

Additional Information

• Full time, hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.
• Auto enrolment pension scheme.
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.

To express interest in this promising role, kindly forward your latest CV, detailing your present or most recent remuneration package and any notice period you might have. For a discreet, detailed discussion about the role, you can reach out to Shanelle Bowyer at 85. Alternatively, connect with us on LinkedIn via the following link: