Tax Senior

IPSHalifaxreedpublished 10/19/2026
Must-have:Senior

Your tasks

Working alongside the Tax Manager and directors, you will support the delivery of tax compliance services to a varied client portfolio, with a particular focus on personal tax.

Key responsibilities include

  • Preparation of personal and corporation tax returns.
  • Preparation of quarterly MTD income tax submissions.
  • Preparation of rental and sole trader accounts.
  • Assisting with P11Ds and other tax compliance work.
  • Bookkeeping using Sage and Xero.
  • Liaising with HMRC to resolve client queries.
  • Supporting the Tax Manager and directors with ad-hoc tax matters.
  • Ensuring compliance work is completed accurately and within statutory deadlines.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have

  • Previous tax experience gained within an accountancy practice.
  • Strong personal tax compliance knowledge.
  • Good organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines.
  • Familiarity with accounting software such as Sage and Xero.
  • ATT qualification would be advantageous, although relevant experience is equally welcome.

What we offer

This is an opportunity to join a supportive independent firm offering a varied tax role, with the possibility of longer-term employment beyond the initial contract.

Other

We are recruiting a Tax Senior to join an independent accountancy firm on a fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover until January 2028, with the potential for the position to become permanent.