Looking for a role that offers variety, progression, and a supportive team? If you have experience in personal tax and want to work in a dynamic and client-focused environment, this opportunity is for you!

Personal Tax Senior
Leeds, LS1 2JT

Full time, 37 hours per week
Permanent position
£32,000 - £40,000 per annum dependent on experience

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Brown Butler is a proactive accountancy firm, specialising in accountancy, audit, and taxation services for a wide range of clients. We provide Director-led Business Advice, going beyond financial aspects to maximise value for our clients. Our client base includes privately owned businesses, from family-run firms to private equity-backed companies, primarily across Yorkshire and the North East.

The Role

As a Personal Tax Senior, you will manage a diverse portfolio of personal tax clients, ensuring compliance and accuracy while identifying tax planning opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing a portfolio of personal tax clients as the primary point of contact
Preparing, reviewing, and submitting personal tax returns
Reviewing financial documents for self-assessment returns
Compliance work, including remuneration/dividend planning, exit strategies, and business structuring
Identifying tax planning opportunities for clients
Providing training and guidance to junior staff
Building strong client relationships, handling queries, and resolving issues proactively
Supporting directors in delivering tax planning advice
Attending occasional prospective client meetings/calls
Carrying out ad-hoc duties related to client queries

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support your career progression, work-life balance, and overall well-being, including:

Competitive salary based on experience
Employer pension contribution of up to 5% (matched basis after 3 months)
Death in service cover (4x salary)
Generous holiday entitlement starting at 23 days (+8 bank holidays & an extra day at Christmas), increasing with service
Flexible working hours: core hours are 9.30am-4.30pm (Monday-Thursday, 7.5 hrs/day; Friday, 7 hrs/day)
Reimbursement of professional fees
Opportunities for continued professional development, career progression, and qualifications support
Social events, company culture perks, and free refreshments in the office

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for a confident and detail-oriented professional with experience in personal tax. You should be proactive, client-focused, and able to manage a varied workload efficiently. About you:

Ability to self-manage workload and work within deadlines
Experience in a similar personal tax role within a practice environment
CTA qualification is desirable but not essential
Knowledge of tax within GP practices, including partnership tax returns and PCSE practice administration, is desirable

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a forward-thinking, client-focused firm, we’d love to hear from you!

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience include Personal Tax Advisor, Tax Associate, Tax Consultant, Tax Accountant, Senior Tax Assistant, Tax Compliance Specialist, Taxation Executive, Tax Manager, Corporate Tax Assistant, Private Client Tax Assistant.