Tax Senior

Tax Senior – Private Client & Trust Tax

?? Location: Maidstone (with occasional travel to Sheerness)
?? Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 (DOE)
?? Working Pattern: Full-time preferred | Part-time considered | Hybrid: 1 day WFH

Are you an experienced Tax Senior or private client tax specialist looking to join a respected accountancy practice in Kent?

A long-established and highly regarded accountancy firm based in Maidstone is looking to appoint a skilled Tax Senior to support the ongoing growth of their Private Client and Trust Tax function. The firm offers a collaborative, friendly culture and excellent scope for long-term progression.

This role would suit an ATT-qualified tax professional with strong hands-on experience in Inheritance Tax (IHT), Capital Gains Tax (CGT), and trust taxation who is seeking a stable, client-focused position with genuine responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, trusts and estates
• Handle personal tax and trust tax compliance, including self-assessment returns
• Provide proactive tax planning advice on IHT, CGT and succession planning
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and liaise confidently with HMRC and external advisers
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development and knowledge-sharing
• Attend the firm’s Sheerness office periodically to support client meetings

Candidate Requirements:

• ATT qualified (or equivalent); CTA desirable but not essential
• Proven experience in private client tax, trusts and HMRC correspondence
• Strong technical understanding of capital taxes and estate planning strategies
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Comfortable working primarily from the Maidstone office, with flexibility to travel locally

Benefits & Offer:

• Salary of £45,000 – £50,000 depending on experience
• Part-time and full-time options available
• Hybrid working model – 1 day working from home per week
• Supportive and down-to-earth team culture
• Loyal, long-term client base and exposure to interesting, varied tax work
• Long-term opportunity with room to progress in a growing practice

Apply Now: If you’re an experienced Tax Senior looking for a rewarding and stable position in Kent, this is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable firm offering both flexibility and career progression.

For more details or a confidential conversation, contact:

?? Andy Irvine –
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Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Goldhawk Associates

Maidstone