Personal Tax Senior

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. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.