Overview [do not copy title over to website]
This Guildford-based tax team is looking for a Mixed Tax Senior to manage a portfolio of private clients and work across a range of personal and corporation tax matters. Alongside the day-to-day compliance work, you will gain exposure to capital gains tax and advisory assignments, with access to support from senior colleagues on more complex cases. The role would suit an ATT-qualified tax professional looking to build on their existing practice experience and progress towards CTA.
Job Title: Senior Tax Advisor
Job Type: Perm
Location: Guildford
Salary: £40,000 – 45,000
Reference no: 16204
Senior Tax Advisor – Benefits
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Flexible working arrangements
- 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Study support for further professional qualifications
- Clear opportunities for career progression
Senior Tax Advisor – About The Role
The workload covers personal tax compliance for individuals, trusts and partnerships, alongside corporation tax work for smaller companies and groups. You will take responsibility for your own client portfolio, handle queries and deadlines, and assist with technical matters where required.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of private clients, keeping work accurate and on schedule.
- Prepare personal tax returns for individuals, trusts and partnerships, including supporting accounts where needed.
- Advise clients of their tax liabilities and payment deadlines.
- Deal with client queries, correspondence and meetings.
- Prepare bills for completed client work.
- Assist senior colleagues with technical queries, advisory projects and client reports.
- Prepare capital gains tax calculations and returns, including work involving holdover relief and losses.
- Prepare corporation tax computations for standalone companies and small groups.
- Assist with P11D forms, PAYE Settlement Agreement calculations and ATED returns.
- Handle HMRC correspondence and enquiries.
- Support junior colleagues and assist with wider tax team requirements.
The successful Senior Tax Advisor will have:
- ATT qualification and UK accountancy practice experience.
- Experience covering both personal and corporation tax.
- An interest in working towards CTA, or current CTA studies.
- The ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines.
- Clear communication skills and confidence dealing with clients.
- Good attention to detail and sound organisational skills.
- The ability to work independently and contribute to a team.
Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.
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