Tax Senior - Corporate Team in Sidcup

Affinia is a UK Top 35 Accounting firm, where we support our clients with everything from day-to-day Accounting, Audit and Tax planning to strategic business advice, compliance and specialist services such as Cloud Accounting, Payroll and Mergers & Acquisitions across a wide range of sectors. We are committed to delivering excellence in every aspect of our work, adapting to the evolving regulatory landscape while consistently exceeding client expectations.

We focus on building authentic connections, collaboration and growth, both with our clients and colleagues, bringing together financial experts from across London, East Anglia & Southeast England. We have more than 600 professionals across our 15+ offices and advise businesses, public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across seven principal practice groups: Accountancy, Tax Compliance and Advisory, Audit Services, Corporate Finance, Digital Solutions, Payroll and Financial Planning.

We have invested continuously in technology and gained in-depth knowledge across a broad range of markets, growing through acquisitions and organic growth. We offer an exceptional service to our clients, with access to our sector experts to develop the strategy that will help them reach their goals. We keep a finger on the industry pulse, so our clients receive the best short, medium, and long-term advice.

Purpose of the Role:

In joining Affinia, you will be part of a growing, successful, forward thinking and dynamic tax department. As a Senior, this role is about solidifying core technical expertise in your relevant field and applying it consistently to your work. We want to see you take more ownership of client work and begin contributing to team development and business growth. This role is a crucial stepping stone, where you consolidate technical skills while beginning to stretch into client and team leadership. Excellent teamwork and communication skills are essential. The role requires an experienced individual of Corporate and or Mixed Tax compliance processes and workflow. However, there is also ample opportunity to get involved in high-value advisory work for a varied portfolio of individuals. We operate a hybrid working model, so you will split your time between the office, client sites when required, and from home when you are able.

If completing your professional qualifications, we will of course support you in this regard and would anticipate that you be able to finalise your chartered qualifications (i.e. CTA). We provide ongoing training to develop your ‘soft’ skills e.g. coaching and leadership, as well as access to Croner-i’s CPD and technical library and some elements of Mercia.

Key Tasks And Responsibilities:

• Assisting with large portfolio of corporate entities, ranging from owner-managed businesses to large groups.
• Supporting the Tax Team with the team’s compliance cycle, assisting with the preparation of documents, advising clients directly of their tax positions and submission to HMRC.
• Assist with relevant advisory and project work.
• Provide high quality services to clients, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Contribute to the team's objectives by sharing knowledge and ideas.
• Participate in client meetings to understand their tax needs and support senior staff with solutions.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure client satisfaction.
• Identify opportunities for tax planning and communicate them to the management team.
• Participate in professional development activities to enhance tax knowledge and awareness of tax legislation.
• Engaging in business development, promoting Affinia and its services to both existing and potential clients.

The level of your involvement in business development will be bespoke to you in your personal development plan.

Professional Skills/Qualifications:

• Qualified (ATT) or close to qualifying.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels including a wide range of stakeholders within the business.
• Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Strong core knowledge of tax laws and regulations.

Benefits And Culture:

At Affinia, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Alongside a flexible and inclusive work environment, we offer the following core benefits:

• Ability to purchase 3 additional days annual leave per year
• Auto enrolment Pension Scheme with True Potential
• Death in Service
• Full study support including tuition fees and paid study days
• Professional membership support
• Paycare – claim money back for Dental / Optical / Professional Therapies
• Agile/Hybrid Working Policy
• Dress for your Diary Policy

Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.

Affinia is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. We welcome applications from people looking for flexible and agile roles and we are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application.

Affinia is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion, or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity, or sexual orientation. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit.