Tax Accountant

Tax Advisor/Accountant

• Location: Near Dorset
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience

We are seeking an ambitious qualified accountant and/or chartered tax advisor to join our dynamic finance team as a Tax Advisor/Accountant. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of tax-focused tasks and to develop into a senior managerial position, overseeing the operations of our office.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Collaborate closely with finance professionals to deliver tax-focused work.
• Take responsibility for the oversight and development of our Tax Assistant and the implementation of MTD for Income Tax from April 2027.
• Conduct tax-focused management reviews of all financial information produced, including management accounts, VAT returns, budgets, forecasts, and year-end financial statements.
• Prepare and review financial information for UK Trusts and assist in the preparation of personal and trust tax returns, computations, and IHT returns for lifetime gifts.
• Assist in investment planning to utilise available EIS and SEIS reliefs.
• Ensure compliance with UK tax regulations and liaise with tax advisers in various countries to ensure international compliance.
• Work closely with the Head of Tax on the delivery of our tax compliance and reporting programme.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• At least three years of relevant experience within a practice or tax environment.
• A genuine passion for tax work and a proactive, solution-focused approach.
• Excellent administration and communication skills, with the ability to prioritise competing workstreams while maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Integrity, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information.
• Excellent IT skills and a commitment to maintaining CPD.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Benefits:

• No requirement to complete timesheets.
• Attractive salary with a guaranteed annual review.
• 10% employer pension contribution with an option for additional contributions through salary sacrifice.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Individual health coverage and life insurance (4x gross salary).
• Payment of annual professional membership subscription.
• Commitment to ongoing CPD.
• Flexible work-from-home options post-training/probationary period.
• Cycle to work and electric car benefit schemes.
• Free car parking.

To apply for the Tax Advisor/Accountant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.