At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver expert tax advice and support clients with a variety of tax services.
- Company: Established accountancy practice in Tunbridge Wells with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private medical insurance, and death in service cover.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and mentoring junior team members.
- Why this job: Join a respected firm and make a real impact in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: CTA qualified or substantial experience in tax, strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
An established and highly regarded accountancy practice in Tunbridge Wells is looking to welcome an experienced and capable Tax Accountant into the team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, technically strong tax professional who enjoys variety and is looking to take on a visible, impactful role in a supportive and forward-thinking firm.
You’ll be joining a collaborative and high-performing environment, working with a wide range of clients and delivering a full spectrum of tax services – both advisory and compliance-based. There’s real scope here for someone who enjoys problem solving, thrives on responsibility, and wants to play a meaningful role in a respected practice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Delivering expert tax advice across a broad range of areas, including income tax, corporate tax, inheritance tax, capital gains tax, estate planning, and group restructuring
- Preparing and reviewing tax returns and computations for a wide-ranging client base – individuals, owner-managed businesses, and corporate groups
- Supporting colleagues with tax queries, and acting as a technical resource across the firm
- Providing proactive tax planning and advisory support to help clients optimise their tax positions
- Handling HMRC correspondence and resolving enquiries and disputes on behalf of clients
- Monitoring tax legislation changes and ensuring both internal processes and client affairs remain compliant
- Mentoring junior team members, offering both technical and professional guidance
- Playing a key role in high-value advisory and restructuring projects
What We’re Looking For:
- CTA qualified (or qualified by substantial experience)
- Strong all-round tax knowledge, gained in a practice environment
- Confident communicator with the ability to build trusted client relationships
- Commercially minded, technically strong, and solutions focused
- Highly organised, with a sharp eye for detail and a proactive approach
- Comfortable juggling deadlines, managing multiple priorities, and advising colleagues at all levels
Nice to Have (But Not Essential):
- Experience managing a portfolio of tax clients
- Prior team leadership or mentoring responsibility
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive salary (market rate, depending on experience)
- Death in Service Insurance (5x salary)
- Private Medical Insurance
- A stable, supportive team and great working culture
- The opportunity to work on interesting, varied, and rewarding tax work every day
This is a brilliant role for a technically strong and people-savvy tax professional looking for more than just a job – it's a chance to step into a valued, long-term position with plenty of autonomy and support.
Interested? Get in touch to find out more.
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