Head of Tax - Practice

Tax Specialist

Ripon North Yorks

Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

About the Company

W Talent Finance is a specialist recruitment partner dedicated to placing high-calibre accounting professionals across both practice and commerce & industry markets worldwide. With a deep understanding of the finance landscape, we support clients ranging from leading professional services firms to established independent practices, delivering tailored talent solutions that drive business performance.

We are partnering with a highly regarded and well-established accountancy practice seeking to appoint a Tax Specialist to join its growing team. The firm has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality client service and offers a collaborative, supportive environment with flexibility and genuine opportunities for development.

This opportunity would suit a tax professional looking to further develop their expertise within private client taxation, with scope to broaden into more complex advisory work over time.

The Role

As a Tax Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of personal tax compliance and advisory services across a varied client portfolio.

The position will involve the preparation of personal tax returns, capital gains tax calculations, and providing support on a range of private client tax matters. Depending on experience, the role may also include exposure to more complex private client work, trust taxation, and tax planning assignments.

This is a flexible opportunity that can be offered on either a full-time or part-time basis, with hybrid working available.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and submit personal self-assessment tax returns accurately and within deadlines

Prepare capital gains tax calculations and support associated reporting requirements

Respond to client tax queries and provide clear, professional guidance

Liaise with HMRC regarding routine client matters and correspondence

Maintain accurate tax records and ensure compliance with filing deadlines

Support clients with a range of private client tax compliance matters

Assist with more complex private client tax returns where appropriate

Support trust tax compliance work where relevant

Assist with tax planning assignments and advisory projects depending on experience

Keep up to date with current UK tax legislation and compliance requirements

About You

Previous experience within accountancy practice or a tax-focused professional services environment

Strong experience preparing personal tax returns

Experience completing capital gains tax calculations and reporting

Good understanding of UK personal taxation principles

Trust tax experience would be advantageous

Exposure to private client tax planning work would be beneficial

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong client relationships

Proactive, professional, and keen to continue developing technically

What's on Offer

Competitive salary with an excellent benefits package

Flexible working options including office-based or hybrid working

Full-time or part-time opportunity available

Opportunity to broaden technical tax exposure and develop specialist expertise

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Ongoing professional development opportunities

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your CV via this website or contact W Talent Finance directly for a confidential discussion.