Tax Senior - #2112502

Tax Senior

Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working, 2-3 days office central Bristol; option to work 5 days in 4)
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

A well-established and growing accountancy practice is seeking a Tax Senior to join its central Bristol office following the retirement of a long-standing team member. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional looking to work within a forward-thinking firm that offers a genuine work-life balance, a relaxed culture, and plenty of opportunities for professional development.

The firm is part of a wider group of practices across the South of England and continues to grow through acquisition, offering employees the stability and resources of a larger organisation while maintaining the friendly, approachable feel of a local practice.

Culture & Working Environment

This is a firm that genuinely invests in its people and has built a reputation for being friendly, supportive and down to earth. The culture is forward-thinking, open, and collaborative, with a focus on flexibility, trust and employee wellbeing.

Rather than a traditional corporate environment, the firm offers a relaxed and approachable atmosphere where people are encouraged to be themselves. There is no rigid hierarchy, and employees benefit from direct access to senior decision-makers, a strong team spirit, and a commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

The Team

The Bristol office currently consists of 13 employees and provides services across accounts, tax, audit, bookkeeping and payroll. The successful candidate will report directly to the Practice Manager and work alongside a highly experienced team supporting a varied client portfolio.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing a varied portfolio of personal tax clients, providing both compliance and advisory services. The client base includes High Net Worth Individuals, Directors, Sole Traders, Landlords, Partnerships, Farming Businesses, and other owner-managed clients.

Working closely with the Practice Manager and wider team, you will provide proactive advice, identify planning opportunities, build strong client relationships, and support junior colleagues with technical guidance where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of personal tax clients.
• Preparation and review of personal tax returns.
• Delivering personal tax advisory and planning services.
• Advising a broad range of clients including HNWIs, Directors, Landlords, Sole Traders and Partnerships.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members.
• Keeping up to date with tax legislation and technical developments.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the wider group when required.

About You

• ATT or CTA qualified, part-qualified, finalist, or qualified by experience.
• Strong personal tax compliance experience.
• Previous exposure to advisory work would be beneficial.
• Experience managing client relationships.

Benefits

• £45,000 - £50,000 salary.
• Additional bonus scheme for introducing new clients
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + additional 3-day office closure over Christmas.
• Highly flexible approach to working arrangements with core hours of 10am–3pm.
• Condensed hours 5 days in 4 or 9-day fortnight options available.
• Ongoing training