Mixed Tax Senior in Guildford

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Mixed Tax Senior to join a growing tax team within an established accountancy practice. This role offers exposure to a varied client portfolio, a mix of personal and corporate tax compliance and advisory work, and the opportunity to develop your technical expertise within a supportive and experienced team. Key Responsibilities • Manage a portfolio of private client tax affairs, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements and internal deadlines. • Prepare and review Self Assessment tax returns for individuals, trusts and partnerships, including rental accounts, small self-employed accounts and trust accounts. • Communicate tax liabilities and payment deadlines to clients in a timely and clear manner. • Respond to client queries and provide day-to-day tax advice, seeking support from senior colleagues where appropriate. • Manage client billing for work undertaken across the portfolio. • Assist partners and senior team members with technical queries and tax advisory projects, preparing supporting documentation, spreadsheets and reports. • Provide guidance and support to junior team members, including training where required. • Liaise with HMRC on correspondence, telephone queries and tax enquiries. • Undertake capital gains tax work, including tax computations and returns, basic planning, holdover relief and the effective use of losses. • Prepare corporation tax computations for standalone companies and small groups. • Assist with the preparation of P11D forms, PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) calculations and submissions, and Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) returns. Candidate Profile • Experience working within a UK accountancy or professional services practice, ideally in a private client tax environment. • Practical experience preparing Self Assessment tax returns for individuals, trusts and partnerships. • A sound understanding of UK personal tax legislation and HMRC compliance requirements. • Exposure to capital gains tax, trust taxation and the tax affairs of owner-managed businesses. • Experience managing client relationships and working to multiple deadlines. • Strong communication skills, with the confidence to liaise directly with clients, HMRC and colleagues at all levels. • A willingness to support and develop junior colleagues. • Relevant professional qualifications, such as ATT or CTA, or progress towards these qualifications, would be advantageous. Benefits • Competitive salary, reviewed annually. • 35-hour working week with hybrid working options. • 20 days' annual leave, increasing with service, plus bank holidays and additional Christmas closure days. • Option to buy or sell annual leave. • Paid volunteering day each year. • Season ticket loans. • Regular social events Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful