Senior Tax Accountant

Tax Senior

Contract Type: Full-time

Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established accountancy practice in Wilmslow, is experiencing exciting growth and is seeking an experienced Tax Senior to join their dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong tax professional who thrives in a small-to-medium sized practice environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting senior accountants and partners with technical tax queries, whilst managing their own diverse portfolio of private clients. This position offers genuine variety, client interaction, and the opportunity to work across a broad range of tax matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day personal tax compliance for a portfolio of individuals, including high-net-worth clients, business owners, and directors
• Prepare and review self-assessment tax returns, utilising and supervising junior team members where appropriate
• Provide technical advice to colleagues and clients on capital gains tax, VAT, and aspects of corporation tax
• Meet with prospective personal tax compliance clients to understand their needs and assess service requirements
• Liaise effectively with HMRC on client matters, managing all correspondence professionally
• Assist senior managers and directors with tax advisory projects

About You

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Solid background in a broad range of UK taxes, ideally gained within UK practice
• ATT qualified or QBE/CTA part-qualified/qualified
• Pro‑active, detail‑oriented approach with strong technical capabilities
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable working directly with clients and supporting colleagues in an advisory capacity
• Experience using IRIS software would be beneficial, but not essential

What\’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £30,000 – £40,000 depending on experience
• 22 days annual leave, plus your birthday off
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Flexible working arrangements and free parking
• Relaxed dress code on Fridays
• Regular team social events including escape rooms, golf, and flight clubs
• Annual team away day
• One additional day off each year to support a charity of your choice

How to Apply

If you\’re a technically strong tax professional looking for your next challenge in a supportive, growing practice, we\’d love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion about this Tax Senior opportunity in Wilmslow, please contact: Jake on j.harris@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882.