Overview
Senior Tax Accountant (6+ Years\β Practice Experience)
Location: West Midlands
Salary: Up to Β£55,000 depending on experience and qualification
Sector: Pure UK Accountancy Practice
This is an opportunity to join a well-established, independent accountancy and advisory firm offering full-service support across audit, tax, payroll, bookkeeping, consultancy and business growth. The firm works with a diverse client base ranging from SMEs to larger organisations across sectors such as construction, manufacturing, retail and professional services, alongside private individuals. The culture is relationship-driven, proactive, and solutions-focused, with a strong emphasis on high-quality advice, integrity and long-term client partnerships. Employees benefit from varied and interesting work, modern systems, continuous professional development, and a supportive environment where experienced professionals are trusted, valued and encouraged to contribute to the wider success of the firm.
The Role
As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will take ownership of a mixed portfolio of corporate and personal tax clients, delivering both compliance and advisory services while working closely with partners and colleagues.
- Managing and reviewing corporation tax and self-assessment tax returns
- Providing tax planning and advisory support, identifying opportunities for tax efficiency
- Managing tax compliance processes, ensuring accuracy and timely submission
- Handling HMRC enquiries and liaising directly with tax authorities
- Supporting VAT compliance and advisory work, including registrations and queries
- Preparing and reviewing P11D and PAYE Settlement Agreements
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of tax legislation and sharing insights with the team
- Supporting and mentoring junior team members as appropriate
- Contributing to the ongoing growth and development of the tax department
What They\βre Looking For
- 6+ years\β experience within a UK accountancy practice (essential)
- Strong experience across corporation tax and personal tax
- AAT qualified or ACA / ACCA / CTA qualified or part-qualified
- Ability to manage clients, deadlines and workloads independently
- Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
- Experience using tax and accounting software such as IRIS, CCH, Sage and/or Xero
- Confident communicator with strong client relationship skills
- You must have at least 4 years UK Practice experience
This role is practice-only β candidates from industry or in-house tax backgrounds will not be considered.
What You\βll Get in Return
- Salary up to Β£55,000, depending on experience and qualification
- 23 days holiday + bank holidays
- Study support available if still completing qualifications
- A collaborative, professional environment with long-term career prospects
Why Apply?
This is a role where your expertise will be genuinely valued. You\βll work with a broad client base, have the opportunity to add advisory value, and play an important role in shaping the future of the tax function within a respected accountancy practice.
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Contact Detail:
Think Accountancy & Finance Recruiting Team