An established and growing independent accountancy practice is seeking a Tax Senior / Assistant Manager to join its expanding Business Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional looking to develop their career within a supportive, well-structured tax department that actively encourages progression.
The firm is part of a wider UK network of independent practices and has continued to achieve strong growth in recent years. The role is office-based to support collaboration, efficiency, and timely delivery of client work.
The Team
You will join a well-established tax team of around 10 professionals, including senior leadership, managers, qualified accountants, and trainees. The tax function is split across two key areas:
*Corporate Tax and Tax Planning / Advisory
*Personal Tax and P11Ds
The wider firm also has specialist teams covering payroll, company secretarial, and accounting/audit services. The client base primarily consists of owner-managed businesses and groups across a broad range of sectors.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality personal and corporate tax compliance services while supporting client relationships and mentoring junior team members.
Key responsibilities include:
*Managing a portfolio of personal and corporate tax clients
*Preparing and reviewing personal and corporate tax returns and computations
*Ensuring all filing and reporting deadlines are met
*Acting as a point of contact for client and HMRC correspondence
*Dealing with client queries in a timely and professional manner
*Identifying and communicating tax planning opportunities
*Assisting with more complex corporate tax matters
*Maintaining high standards of tax compliance across the portfolio
*Supporting and training junior members of the team
*Liaising with other departments where required
Person Specification
Candidates will have experience in some or all of the following areas:
*Corporation tax compliance
*Personal tax returns and computations
*P11Ds
*Partnership tax returns
*Managing a client portfolio
*Dealing with HMRC enquiries and disputes
*Strong knowledge of Corporation Tax, Income Tax, and Capital Gains Tax
*Awareness of VAT, Inheritance Tax, and other taxes (e.g. SDLT)
*Experience using tax software (e.g. CCH or similar)
*Strong written and verbal communication skills
*Excellent organisational and time-management skills
*A flexible approach to working hours during peak deadlines
Experience within an accountancy practice environment is essential, and up-to-date CPD records are expected.
Working Arrangements
*Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:30am - 4:30pm), with flexibility to meet business needs
*Location: Office-based role in South Wales
Benefits
*Competitive salary, dependent on experience
*30 days’ holiday including bank holidays and additional Christmas closure days
*Life assurance (2x salary)
*Pension scheme
*Professional subscription fees paid (ICAEW / ACCA)