Tax Senior

Join Our Growing Tax Team

We are seeking an experienced Tax Senior to join our growing practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated tax professional looking to work with a diverse client base while developing their career within a supportive and forward-thinking firm.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in Inheritance Tax planning, estate administration and probate work. You’ll be part of a close-knit team, working alongside our Probate Partner and Tax Manager to help individuals, families, executors and business owners navigate everything from Inheritance Tax planning to estate administration and probate matters, while providing trusted advice across a broad range of personal and business tax issues.

Full Job Description

If you are an ambitious Tax professional ready for the next step or seeking a new challenge on a part or full-time basis, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of personal and business tax clients.
• Preparing and reviewing personal tax returns and associated computations.
• Providing tax planning advice for individuals, owner-managed businesses, partnerships and companies.
• Advising clients on Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax and Income Tax planning.
• Assisting clients and their families with estate and succession planning.
• Supporting the administration of estates, including probate-related tax work, taxation of periods of administration and liaising with HMCTS.
• Preparing Inheritance Tax accounts and liaising with HMRC on estate matters
• Reviewing work completed by junior team members and providing guidance where required
• Assisting with tax enquiries and HMRC correspondence
• Maintaining and developing strong relationships with clients, executors, solicitors and professional contacts
• Identifying opportunities to add value and provide additional services to clients
• Supporting the continued growth and development of the tax area.

About You

We are keen to hear from candidates who have:

• Previous experience working within a tax role in practice.
• ATT, CTA, ACA or ACCA qualification (or are qualified by experience).
• Strong technical tax knowledge, including personal tax, trust tax and Inheritance Tax.
• Experience of probate, estate administration or trust work would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload effectively.
• A proactive and client-focused approach.
• Experience reviewing work and mentoring junior staff would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Ongoing professional development and support for further qualifications
• Friendly and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for career progression and increased responsibility
• Regular team social events and staff wellbeing initiatives
• Employee benefits and EAP
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Free Parking
• Pension Scheme
• Funded Professional Memberships

How to Apply

Please apply with your cv to careers@stephenson-smart.com

Location:

All office locations considered

Salary:

Based on experience

Job Type:

Full Time

Shift and Schedule:

Monday to Friday, full or part-time considered

Experience:

3 years +

Licence / Certification:

ACA/ACCA and/or CTA/ATT

Application Deadline:

Apply

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