Senior Tax Specialist

An established and reputable accountancy practice is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Tax Specialist to join their team in Wokingham. Supporting the Tax Director, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality tax compliance and advisory services to a varied portfolio of clients.

This is a hands-on, office-based role, ideally suited to someone who enjoys building strong client relationships and working as part of a collaborative team.

The salary for this role is between £60,000 and £70,000 dependent on experience.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Tax Specialist role are:

* Manage a portfolio of personal tax clients, acting as their primary point of contact

* Oversee the preparation and review of tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current UK legislation

* Prepare and/or review a range of compliance filings, including:

* Capital Gains Tax returns

* Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) returns

* Employment Related Securities (ERS) returns

* P11D forms

* Support the Tax Director on advisory projects, including tax planning and structuring

* Respond to client queries in a timely and professional manner

* Review work prepared by junior staff, providing guidance and mentoring

* Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients

* Ensure deadlines are met and workflows are managed effectively

Skills required for the Senior Specialist role:

* Strong experience in a tax role within an accountancy practice

* In-depth knowledge of UK tax legislation

* ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience

* Proven ability to manage a client portfolio independently

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

If you are an experienced tax professional looking to take the next step in your career, we would be keen to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed