Tax Senior

“Act as if what you do makes a difference. IT DOES.”— William James

Sheridan Maine is seeking a highly motivated Tax Senior to join an accountancy practice in East Sussex. This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of clients, contribute to complex compliance work, and provide high-quality advisory services. As a key member of the tax team, you’ll be working closely with clients, partners, and junior staff to ensure tax compliance and offer value-added tax planning advice.

Key Responsibilities as Tax Senior:

• Prepare and review corporate and personal tax returns for a portfolio of clients across various industries.
• Manage HMRC correspondence, including handling client enquiries and investigations.
• Identify and advise on tax planning opportunities, including capital allowances, R&D, remuneration planning, and succession planning.
• Supervise and support junior team members with their tax work, reviews, and development.
• Liaise with colleagues across departments (accounts, audit, payroll) to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Assist with tax technical research and contribute to client meetings and presentations.
• Stay up to date with changes in tax legislation and maintain high technical standards.
• Support the Tax Manager or Partner with ad-hoc assignments and advisory work as required.

 
The Successful Tax Senior Will Possess:

• Part-qualified or qualified ACA/ACCA/CTA (or equivalent), with a focus on tax.
• 2+ years of experience in a UK practice.
• Strong knowledge of UK tax compliance and legislation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong client relationships.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
• Experience using tax software.

 
What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and study support (if applicable).
• Exposure to a varied client base, including SMEs, HNWIs, and corporates.
• Friendly, supportive team with opportunities for career progression.
• CPD training and regular technical updates.
• Flexible working and wellbeing initiatives.

 
If you're ready to take on a new challenge and make a difference in a leading organisation, we want to hear from you! Please click on “apply” as soon as possible.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.