Job Description

Description

The Private Client department comprises 25 specialist staff and is headed by 4 Partners and a 4 Directors.
We require an ATT qualified Senior to join our Private Client Tax team.

Reporting to the Managers, Directors and Partners, the Senior will have their own interesting and varied portfolio of clients including a mix of high profile individuals, professional persons, partnerships, entrepreneurs, and international clients. They will be expected to support on projects and ad-hoc advice where necessary.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing tax returns for review by the Manager Interfacing between clients and managers Assisting with general private client issues and suggesting tax planning opportunities for clients within their portfolio Communicating and corresponding with HMRC Communicating with and answering queries from clients Assisting with the training and supervision of more junior members of staff Other ad-hoc duties in line with the role

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Demonstratable personal tax experience within a practice environment Accurate work, displaying initiative with minimal supervision A proactive attitude Successful work as a team member An ability to work under pressure and to be able to prioritise Good communication skills Good knowledge of Microsoft software Good organisational skills Good general knowledge of income tax, capital allowances, employment taxes, capital gains tax and benefits, and international clients A basic knowledge of capital gains tax, treatment of foreign income, capital allowances, tax credits, and inheritance tax
The successful candidate will already be ATT qualified. We would be willing to support any remaining CTA papers after successful completion of a probationary period. We would also prefer the successful candidate to have some working knowledge of Digita software, although training will be provided if not.

Job Benefits

Group Life Cover 22 days holiday on commencement + bank holidays (some of which are flexible) Buying and Selling Holiday Scheme Hybrid working policy - at least 2 days in the office a week, with a core hours system in place PHI (Permanent Health Insurance) Non-Contributory Health Cash Plan Enhanced maternity and paternity packages Season Ticket Loan (after qualifying period) Discounted Gym Membership Discounted Tastecard Perkbox Membership Pension Scheme Cycle voucher scheme

About HW Fisher

HW Fisher is a top UK chartered accountancy firm and proud member of the Sumer Group, one of the top 13 accounting firms in the UK. Sumer comprises a network of over 2,200 professionals, offering deep expertise and national reach while preserving the boutique attention of its member firms.

We are a commercially focused organisation delivering a personal, partner-led service to a broad client base: from entrepreneurial SMEs and large corporates to not-for-profit organisations and high-net-worth individuals.

Founded in 1933, HW Fisher now includes 26 partners and over 320 staff, offering a wide range of services -- including audit, corporate and private client tax, VAT, forensic accounting, and industry-focused advisory work. Our reputation is built on quality, integrity, and delivering expert guidance with a hands-on, collaborative approach.