Personal Tax Senior/Supervisor

Simmons Gainsford LLP; City of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax advisory firm in London is seeking a Personal Tax Senior/Supervisor to manage a diverse portfolio of personal tax clients. This role involves overseeing compliance and advisory tasks, working with HNWIs and internationally mobile individuals. Ideal candidates have ATT or CTA qualifications, experience with international tax matters, and proficiency in relevant software. You will liaise with HMRC, prepare complex tax returns, and assist on consultancy projects. Expect a dynamic environment focused on personal tax expertise.

Qualifications

• Qualifications: ATT or CTA.
• Experience with international personal tax matters.
• Strong knowledge of personal tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Request tax return information from clients.
• Prepare and review complex tax returns.
• Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients.
• Monitor work in progress and raise bills.
• Identify opportunities for business development.
• Assist on consultancy projects and technical research.

Skills

ATT or CTA qualified

Exposure to international personal tax matters

Interest in developing expertise in international personal tax

Demonstratable tax cycle season experience

Varied practical and technical personal tax knowledge

Proficiency in tax return preparation software

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Time management skills

Tools

CCH

Croner-i/LexisNexis

Job description

Personal Tax Senior/Supervisor

Department: Personal Tax

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London

Description

Our client base is diverse (including HNWIs, Entrepreneurs, and globally mobile individuals) and you will be allocated and oversee a portfolio of personal tax clients in a hands-on compliance and ad-hoc advisory capacity.

Please note - this role will have an anticipated start date of mid February 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Request Tax Return information from the client or audit team
• Prepare and review complex Tax Returns using CCH
• Liaise with HM Revenue & Customs on the client’s behalf
• Deal with HMRC enquiries in respect of clients allocated to your portfolio
• Monitor WIP and raise bills in a timely fashion
• Identify opportunities to develop the firm’s business from your portfolio
• Attend client meetings as appropriate
• Assist on consultancy projects, which will include letter and report writing to a wide range of audiences as well as meeting with clients to go through such letters and reports
• Undertake technical research in areas such as, but not limited to, remittance basis, capital gains tax, inheritance tax and trusts.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• ATT or CTA qualified
• Exposure to international personal tax matters, such as expatriate or cross-border assignments.
• Interest in developing expertise in international personal tax alongside UK compliance and advisory work.
• Demonstratable tax cycle season experience
• Varied practical and technical personal tax knowledge
• IT literate including proficiency in tax return preparation software and tax research platforms (i.e. Croner-i/LexisNexis)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Time management skills and experience in meeting deadlines

DESIRABLE

• Knowledge of CCH Personal Tax
• Previous experience in a client facing role
• Strong letter and report writing skills
• Confident dealing with stakeholders of varying levels
• Proactive approach to work and problem solving
• Evidence of continuous CPD