Tax Specialist – Central London (Hybrid)

We are exclusively recruiting a knowledgeable and dedicated Tax Specialist to join Philip Friede & Co., a thriving, modern Chancery Lane accountancy practice. This is an exciting opportunity for an ATT-qualified tax professional to join a thriving practice that caters to a niche client base of barristers and legal professionals. Client and employee happiness are equally paramount at this family-owned firm. If you want to plant roots, progress at a friendly, supportive firm and nurture a recurring client portfolio, this is the role for you!

Where You’ll Work

Our client is a family-owned, sustainably grown accountancy firm. The strategic client focus is on barristers and legal professionals, and you will be working in a flexible, personable environment with communicative, supportive management. The client portfolio is recurring, with referrals onboarded monthly. Most staff are longstanding, client retention is high, and the practice continues to grow annually. 

• Modern, smart office; 95% paperless
• Chancery Lane Central London location, with clients right on the doorstep
• Meeting rooms in office

About the Role – Tax Specialist

• Handle the compliance aspects of client affairs, both within personal tax planning and tax planning within business. 
• Provide a range of advisory services that include corporate/business tax; partnership tax; private client tax; VAT and indirect tax; tax risk and tax/VAT investigations; R&D tax relief and patent box; and employer solutions.
• Consistent work with high-level, affluent clientele 
• Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent role, hybrid working offered
• Flexible working: Most of the staff are 40% remote, 60% in office (but this is flexible)

What you bring to the table

You have a thirst for knowledge and a proactive way of working. Tax is your specialty and you know how to get things done well and efficiently, all while providing excellent customer service.  

• ATT qualification; CTA ideal but not required 
• Have at least 2 years of relevant post-qualification tax experience in personal, corporate and mixed fields
• Strong working knowledge of accounting and tax software
• Good working knowledge of MS Office
• Strong corporate administration skills
• Work well with senior management
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage several projects at any one time
• Strong initiative and solution-based thinking
• Flexible, personable and diplomatic in your approach
• Experience looking after a portfolio of legal clients is advantageous but not mandatory

What’s in it for you?

Join the growing happy team of a fantastic, respected and friendly accountancy practice based in the heart of London’s legal district.  

• Role: Tax Specialist 
• Location: Chancery Lane office in Central London
• Hybrid-working with 3 days in the office and 2 remote; full team in the office on Wednesdays
• Position: Full-time, permanent, 35 hours per week
• Salary: Up to £40,000 – £45,000 DOE
• Study support would be considered if you wanted to pursue or finish your CTA

 Is this the role for you? We’d love to see your CV — apply today!