Personal Tax Senior - Hinckley

Accountancy Practice recruitment specialists Clark Wood are working with a highly regarded independent firm of chartered accountants and tax advisers in Hinckley who are looking to add a Tax Senior Associate to their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Personal Tax professional to join a well-established practice, taking ownership of a varied portfolio of clients whilst working closely with senior tax specialists on a range of compliance and advisory matters.

The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of personal tax clients, overseeing the self‑assessment process from information gathering through to submission and client payment notifications. You will also gain exposure to a range of specialist work, including Capital Gains Tax, Trust Registration Service submissions, inheritance tax compliance, HMRC enquiries, and advisory‑related compliance projects.

This respected independent firm has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality, personal service to individuals, SMEs, and family-owned businesses. They offer a supportive and collaborative working environment with structured processes, genuine flexibility, and opportunities to further develop your technical knowledge. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious tax professional looking to join a forward-thinking Hinckley‑based practice offering a competitive salary, excellent benefits package, and long‑term career development.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of personal tax clients
• Preparing and submitting Self‑Assessment tax returns
• Managing the self‑assessment process from information requests through to submission
• Preparing partnership, trust and estate tax returns
• Preparing 60‑day Capital Gains Tax returns
• Managing the P11D process and HMRC submissions
• Assisting with Trust Registration Service submissions, inheritance tax returns, and other advisory‑related compliance work
• Liaising directly with clients and HMRC on day‑to‑day tax matters
• Supporting Tax Directors on ad hoc tax planning and advisory projects
• Assisting with the development and review of junior team members where appropriate

Skills

• ATT Qualified or Qualified by Experience
• A minimum of five years' personal tax experience within an accountancy practice
• Strong knowledge of UK personal tax compliance, including Self‑Assessment
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients independently
• Experience with partnership, trust, estate and Capital Gains Tax compliance
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
• Organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively

Benefits Include

• Hybrid working available following probation (up to two days from home)
• Flexible working around core hours
• Matched pension contributions of up to 5%
• Company‑funded health cash plan
• Group life assurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Modern offices with parking
• Excellent long‑term career development within a supportive independent practice