Senior Tax Specialist

An established and reputable accountancy practice is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Tax Specialist-to join their team in Wokingham. Supporting the Tax Director, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality tax compliance and advisory services to a varied portfolio of clients.

This is a hands-on, office-based role, ideally suited to someone who enjoys building strong client relationships and working as part of a collaborative team.

The salary for this role is between -60,000 and -70,000 dependent on experience.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Tax Specialist role are:

• Manage a portfolio of personal tax clients, acting as their primary point of contact
• Oversee the preparation and review of tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current UK legislation
• Prepare and/or review a range of compliance filings, including:
  • Capital Gains Tax returns
  • Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) returns
  • Employment Related Securities (ERS) returns
  • P11D forms
• Support the Tax Director on advisory projects, including tax planning and structuring
• Respond to client queries in a timely and professional manner
• Review work prepared by junior staff, providing guidance and mentoring
• Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients
• Ensure deadlines are met and workflows are managed effectively

Skills required for the Senior Specialist-role:

• Strong experience in a tax role within an accountancy practice
• In-depth knowledge of UK tax legislation
• ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience
• Proven ability to manage a client portfolio independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

If you are an experienced tax professional looking to take the next step in your career, we would be keen to hear from you.