Tax Senior
St Ives (Hybrid)
£38,000 - £45,000
An established and growing accounting firm is seeking an experienced Tax Senior to join its St Ives team, providing a broad range of tax compliance and advisory support to a varied portfolio of predominantly small and medium-sized family-owned businesses and their owners. This is a client-facing role offering exposure across personal and corporate tax, with the opportunity to work closely with Partners, Tax Managers and the wider accounts team while developing strong, long-term client relationships.
Role Requirements
- Prepare and review corporation tax computations and returns.
- Prepare and review personal tax returns.
- Handle tax enquiries and liaise with HMRC and other third parties as required.
- Provide support and advice on a broad range of UK tax matters, including income tax, corporation tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, VAT and Stamp Duty.
- Assist with R&D claims, capital gains tax reporting, tax disclosures and P11D reporting.
- Respond to ad-hoc client tax queries with support from Tax Managers and Partners where required.
- Liaise regularly with Partners, Tax Managers and members of the accounts team.
- Attend client meetings and assist with discussions relating to their tax affairs and accounts.
- Assist the accounts team with the preparation, review and amendment of client accounts where required.
- Correspond professionally with clients, HMRC and other relevant third parties.
- Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge through CPD, training and regular reference to relevant tax legislation and technical material.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and professional contacts.
- Contribute to the continued development and reputation of the practice.
Personal Requirements
- Current or recent experience working within a UK accountancy practice is essential.
- Proven experience in a practice-based tax role, working with external clients.
- Strong knowledge of UK personal and corporate tax compliance.
- Experience preparing and/or reviewing corporation tax and personal tax returns.
- Good understanding across a broad range of UK taxes, including income tax, CGT, IHT and VAT.
- Strong communication and client relationship skills, with confidence attending client meetings and dealing directly with queries.
- Ability to work effectively with Partners, Managers and colleagues across the wider practice.
- Good technical attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining professional knowledge and CPD.
- Commercially aware with a genuine interest in supporting client relationships and contributing to the growth of the practice.
- Applicants must have full, unrestricted right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Benefits
- 21 days of annual leave, plus UK
Tax Senior in Cambridge employer: Butler Rose
Join a well-established manufacturing business in Cumbria as a Purchasing Buyer Electronics, where you will thrive in a supportive work culture that values employee growth and development. With a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package including generous annual leave, hybrid working options, and health and wellbeing initiatives, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a significant impact on procurement processes while enjoying a balanced work-life environment.
