Personal Tax Senior

Package: £32,000 – £36,000 (dependent on experience), private pension scheme with employer contribution up to 5%, professional fees reimbursement, and opportunities for Continued Professional Development. Working Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week), flexible working hours accommodated around office hours (8:30am to 5:30pm) to assist with travel and personal requirements. Hybrid working model (1 day from home, 4 days in the office). Location: Leeds – Near city centre

A new opening is available for an experienced Personal Tax Senior to join a proactive and rapidly expanding accountancy practice. The firm specializes in providing director-led accountancy, audit, and taxation services to a wide-ranging, privately owned client base across Yorkshire and the North East of England. As part of the DFK International Association, we deliver high-quality support at both local and international levels. As we continue to maximize value for our clients, we are looking for a confident, "hands-on" professional who is ready to take full ownership of a diverse personal tax portfolio. This role is well-suited to an organized, senior-level professional with solid practice experience, an ability to self-manage, and a strong "can-do" attitude. Whether you are focused on providing accurate compliance or identifying strategic planning opportunities, the focus is on your ability to work on your own initiative and support a collaborative team. If you are a detail-focused professional looking for a varied role with modern working standards, then this is the role for you.

Personal Tax Senior Job Responsibilities * Manage a diverse portfolio of personal tax clients, serving as the primary point of contact for director/shareholders, sole traders, partnerships, property owners, doctors, dentists, and high-net-worth investors. * Prepare, review, and submit accurate personal tax returns and computations in line with self-assessment regulations. * Review financial documents thoroughly to ensure complete accuracy for all statutory tax filings. * Identify and deliver tax planning opportunities, contributing to occasional remuneration/dividend planning, exit strategies, and business structuring. * Provide guidance, training, and support to junior staff members within the tax department. * Build strong rapport with clients, proactively handling ad-hoc queries and efficiently resolving complex tax issues. * Participate in prospective client meetings and calls to assist with departmental growth.

Personal Tax Senior Requirements * Proven experience working in a similar Personal Tax Senior role within a practice environment is essential. * Strong technical knowledge of personal tax compliance and standard self-assessment computation procedures. * Ability to self-manage workloads and ensure all internal and statutory deadlines are comfortably met. * Excellent organizational and communication skills, with a commitment to accuracy, client service, and supporting team members. * CTA qualification is desirable, though qualified by experience (QBE) candidates will be fully considered. * Knowledge of GP practice taxation (including partnership returns, PCSE practice administration, estimates, and Type 1 & Type 2 certificates) is a distinct advantage.

Personal Tax Senior Salary & Benefits * Competitive salary of £32,000 – £36,000 (dependent on experience). * Hybrid remote working model (1 day from home, 4 days in the office). * Generous annual leave package consisting of 23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays, plus 1 extra pre-determined day at Christmas. * Private pension scheme featuring an employer contribution of up to 5%. * Professional fees reimbursement for relevant industry bodies. * Clear pathways for continued professional development and career progression. * Flexible working hours to accommodate travel times and personal commitments.

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