Tax Senior

The Opportunity

Nigel Wright are pleased to be supporting a growing and highly regarded accountancy and advisory firm with the appointment of a Tax Senior.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a people-focused business that takes pride in building long-term, trusted relationships with its clients. The firm works with a wide and varied client base—from individuals and owner-managed businesses through to larger corporates—and is known for delivering proactive, high-quality advice.

As part of a continued period of growth, they are looking to strengthen their tax team with an experienced professional who can combine strong technical expertise with a genuine passion for client service.

The Role

Working closely with senior accountants and partners, you will take ownership of a portfolio of private clients while supporting wider tax advisory activity across the firm.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of personal tax clients, including high-net-worth individuals, business owners and directors
• Preparing and reviewing self-assessment tax returns, with support from junior team members where appropriate
• Providing advice to both clients and internal stakeholders across a range of tax matters, including capital gains tax, VAT and aspects of corporation tax
• Meeting with prospective clients to understand their requirements and assess how best to support them
• Liaising directly with HMRC, managing correspondence and resolving queries efficiently
• Supporting senior managers and directors on tax advisory and planning projects

The Person

We are keen to speak with individuals who can demonstrate:

• Experience working within a UK accountancy practice environment
• Broad exposure to personal tax and general tax compliance
• ATT qualified (or CTA part/qualified) or qualified by experience
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach with strong technical capability
• Confidence working directly with clients and supporting colleagues on advisory matters
• Experience with IRIS (desirable but not essential)

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 22 days annual leave plus:
  • Your birthday off
  • Office closure between Christmas and New Year
  • Additional leave with service (up to 30 days)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Free on-site parking
• Bupa cash plan and company pension
• Regular team socials and annual away days
• Wellness, charity and sporting events throughout the year
• Additional paid day each year to support a charity of your choice