Tax Senior | Top 20 Firm | Colchester
Are you an ambitious tax professional looking to manage a prestigious portfolio of private clients while advancing your career within a prominent Top 20 Firm in Colchester? Seeking a strategic move that offers structured hybrid working flexibility, comprehensive wellbeing benefits, and a collaborative team environment?
About the Firm
This prominent Top 20 Firm maintains a strong national presence with over 1,000 staff across the UK. Awarded Gold by Investors in People, the practice is renowned for its people-first culture and provides an award-winning development programme, delivering dynamic tax, audit, and advisory solutions to a diverse client base.
Responsibilities
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Managing a diverse portfolio of personal tax clients, including high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), trusts, and partnerships.
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Ensuring all self-assessment returns and tax computations are completed accurately and to the highest standard.
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Undertaking complex Capital Gains Tax (CGT) calculations and providing proactive income tax planning advice.
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Acting as a key point of contact for HMRC and client correspondence, resolving technical queries efficiently.
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Supporting the development of the wider tax team by training junior staff and assisting managers with quality control.
As a Tax Senior you will:
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Be ATT qualified or a finalist (ACA/ACCA/CTA) with at least 3 years of experience in a UK public practice personal tax environment.
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Demonstrate a proven track record of preparing complex tax returns for high-net-worth individuals and trusts.
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Possess strong technical knowledge of UK taxation principles and experience using professional tax software.
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Exhibit the ability to research complex tax legislation and present findings in a commercially sensible manner.
What You’ll Receive
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25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days.
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Agile working arrangements including core hours (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM) and 2 days working from home per week.
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Competitive salary subject to regular performance and exam-based reviews.
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Discretionary annual performance bonus scheme.
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Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and private virtual GP services for you and your family.
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Reference
19521
Sector
Accounts & Outsourcing
Salary
£24,000 to £32,000 Per Annum
Town/City
Colchester
Contract
Permanent
Closing Date
04/12/2026
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