- Permanent
- Leeds
- 42,000 - 52,000 GBP / Year
- Salary: £42,000 - 52,000
Private Client Tax Senior
Are you an experienced personal tax professional who enjoys building trusted client relationships and delivering expert advice?
Do you want to join a forward-thinking firm that offers a supportive culture, technical challenge, and genuine career progression?
This is an exciting opportunity for a Private Client Tax Senior to join a growing and well-respected accountancy and advisory firm in Leeds. You’ll take responsibility for a diverse portfolio of personal tax clients, from business owners and company directors to high-net-worth individuals, managing both compliance and advisory work.
The Role
As Private Client Tax Senior, you’ll manage the delivery of personal tax services to a range of clients, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and exceptional client care. You’ll work closely with managers and directors to provide high-quality compliance and planning advice, while supporting the development of junior staff.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing and reviewing self-assessment tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and trusts
- Managing the annual personal tax compliance process for your client portfolio
- Providing advice on personal tax issues including income tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax
- Supporting advisory and planning projects such as succession planning, family wealth structuring, and residence/domicile matters
- Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients and managing enquiries
- Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a trusted point of contact
- Keeping up to date with tax legislation and sharing insights with the wider team
- Supervising and mentoring junior team members to help them develop their technical skills
About You
You’ll be a proactive, technically strong tax professional who enjoys client interaction and continuous learning.
You will:
- Be ATT qualified as a minimum, ideally CTA qualified or studying towards qualification.
- Have at least 2 years’ experience in a personal tax role within an accountancy practice.
- Possess strong technical knowledge of personal tax compliance and UK legislation.
- Be confident managing your own portfolio and liaising directly with clients.
- Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
- Have clear communication skills and the ability to explain complex tax matters in plain language.
- Be organised, self-motivated, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
Experience in inheritance tax, capital gains tax, or trusts would be advantageous.
The Firm
This established and growing accountancy and advisory firm provides audit, accounting, tax, and business services to a wide variety of clients across the UK. Known for its people-first approach and collaborative culture, the firm offers a modern, flexible environment where your skills and contributions are valued.
You’ll be joining a professional, supportive, and friendly team in Leeds that provides excellent opportunities for progression and professional development. The firm combines regional relationships with the resources and expertise of a larger national network.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Hybrid and flexible working options.
- Exposure to a wide variety of personal tax cases and advisory projects.
- Study support for ATT or CTA qualifications (if applicable).
- Clear progression opportunities within a structured career path.
- Ongoing professional development and CPD.
- Supportive and collaborative working culture.
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious tax professional who’s ready to expand their technical expertise and take the next step in their career. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to complex advisory work while enjoying a healthy work-life balance in a forward-thinking firm.
If you’re passionate about personal tax and want to develop your career in a supportive, people-focused environment, this could be your perfect next move.
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About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd
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