Senior Tax Specialist

3 days ago

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom EA First Full time

My client is a well-established, forward-thinking law firm in the East of England, recognised for delivering high-quality legal services and fostering a supportive, collaborative culture.

The Offer

This role provides the opportunity to work within a supportive environment where your contribution will be highly valued. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits, the firm offers flexibility, career development, and the chance to play an active role in shaping its growing tax practice.

The Role

You will take a key role within the Trusts & Tax team, providing a broad range of compliance and advisory services. The work will be varied, encompassing personal tax, trusts, estates and inheritance tax, as well as involvement in niche areas such as cross-border matters and technical projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing tax returns for private clients, estates and trusts
  • Advising on income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax and stamp duty land tax
  • Drafting estate accounts and finalising lifetime tax affairs for deceased clients
  • Working on 60-day capital gains tax returns for residential property disposals
  • Preparing annual trust accounts, tax returns and inheritance tax forms
  • Advising lawyers across departments on tax matters and supporting wider client needs
  • Playing a role in the development of the Trusts & Tax service, including mentoring junior team members and contributing to internal and external business development.

About You

We are seeking a candidate with strong technical expertise and a collaborative mindset. You will bring:

  • A recognised qualification such as AAT, ATT, ACA, ACCA, CTA or STEP
  • Solid experience in trust and estate taxation, with knowledge of UK taxation for individuals, estates and trusts
  • Exposure to complex estate and trust accounting, non-resident and non-domicile taxation
  • Clear, confident communication skills and the ability to build lasting client relationships
  • An interest in helping to grow and shape the tax offering alongside senior colleagues.

The Offer

* Highly competitive salary

* Market leading salary and and benefits package including unlimited holiday

This role provides the opportunity to work within a supportive environment where your contribution will be highly valued. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits, the firm offers flexibility, career development, and the chance to play an active role in shaping its growing tax practice.

(Part time hours will also be considered)

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this
permanent vacancy.

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