The role
Working closely with the firm’s Senior Tax Manager and (where required) Principals, your main duties will involve the preparation of UK tax returns for a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and business owners, as well as assisting with advisory and tax planning work for clients with a focus on recent and proposed changes to tax legislation. In addition, you will review tax returns prepared by junior staff and therefore should be a good role model and mentor to the other members of the M&S tax team.
You will be given training and on-going support from your senior colleagues, but will be expected to take responsibility for your own workload while building strong professional relationships with clients, ensuring that you are prioritising work to meet company and client deadlines.
There may also be opportunities to learn about US tax compliance and prepare US tax returns, but this is not essential and is only for those with an interest in this area.
About You
An enthusiastic and personable individual who is looking to develop your tax career, you’ll preferably have an ATT qualification coupled with at least three years’ current tax experience. Alternatively, you may be currently studying towards ATT or be qualified by experience. First-class IT systems knowledge/experience is a pre-requisite, as is a demonstrable desire to deliver the highest quality of service to our clients in the UK and across the world.
Personal and professional skills
Good technical knowledge that can be applied in practice.
Know the importance of being client-focused
A team player happy to support colleagues.
An effective organiser with attention to detail
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Effective time management and commercial awareness to deliver work on budget and meet sometimes conflicting deadlines.
Benefits
A genuinely competitive salary
A unique range of professionally interesting and challenging work.
We know work-life balance is important, so the office closes at 2.00 pm every Friday, with a 35-hour week.
Hybrid working will also be available once fully integrated into the firm.
Life assurance cover of 4x salary.
Contributory pension scheme with the opportunity to salary sacrifice.
A supportive and welcoming working environment.
Free on-site parking.
Commission on introduction of new clients to the business.
Staff referral scheme.
Discretionary bonus scheme.
If required or indeed desired, we will provide study support towards professional tax exams to enhance your ability to successfully pursue a professional tax career.
Why M&S?
We are a well-established boutique tax and accountancy firm who provide a range of tax, business advisory and compliance services to an enviable range of client companies and individuals.
Clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from taking time to understand the client, working closely with them to build long-lasting relationships.
Many of our clients are referred from other professional firms who appreciate the skills we have to provide integrated solutions for clients,
With the tax expertise and guidance of our senior team, we can ensure you progress to the next level of your tax career.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all communities and are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace.
To apply, please send your CV (with current salary) to newenquiries@msactax.co.uk
Closing date: 22nd September 2025
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES.
