Senior Tax Advisor
| Posting date: | 28 August 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 September 2025 |
| Location: | Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1EL |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4708432_1756368804 |
Summary
Our client is a well-established, down-to-earth accountancy practice with offices in Ringwood and Wimborne. Known for their approachable culture and long-standing client relationships, they are seeking a commercially minded Senior Tax Advisor to join their team and play a pivotal role in shaping tax strategy and business direction. This is an opportunity to move away from routine work and into a role where your insights and expertise will directly influence client outcomes and firm strategy.
What You'll Be Doing
As a senior member of the team, you'll work closely with Directors and clients, providing high-level tax planning and advisory services. You'll be involved in complex restructuring, business planning, and technical tax matters, helping owner-managed businesses navigate challenges and seize opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver strategic tax planning and advisory services across a diverse client base
- Lead involvement in company restructuring and commercial decision-making
- Provide expert guidance on income tax, CGT, trusts, estates, and ideally stamp duty
- Prepare company accounts with a tax advisory perspective
- Manage HMRC enquiries and negotiations with confidence and clarity
- Translate complex legislation into practical, actionable advice
What We're Looking For
We're seeking someone with a sharp technical mind and strong commercial instincts-someone who sees beyond the numbers and understands the broader business landscape.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- ACA, ACCA, or CTA qualified
- Strong background in personal and business tax, including CGT, income tax, and trusts
- Experience advising owner-managed businesses
- Exposure to corporate restructuring and complex advisory cases
- Excellent communication skills with a focus on clarity and practicality
- Comfortable navigating HMRC guidance and manuals
- Bonus: Experience with stamp duty, EMI schemes, and corporate restructuring
Why Join?
- Be part of a collaborative, supportive team with a genuine focus on client relationships
- Influence the direction of client businesses and firm strategy
- Enjoy a role that blends technical expertise with commercial impact
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Flexible, friendly working environment
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and you're open to exploring a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
You can apply directly, or for a confidential conversation, feel free to contact Lorna Pilling on 07900 224915.
Please note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
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