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£40k-£65k
Typical base salary
12 wks
Replacement guarantee
Relevant tax specialism
Corporate, personal, VAT and international are different. Match to your need.
Up-to-date knowledge
Tax changes constantly. Probe how they stay current.
Qualification
ACA, ACCA or CTA are common. Match the level to the complexity you need.
How to run the hire
1. Define the tax scope
Be clear on the type of tax and complexity involved.
2. Score for relevant expertise
Weight the specific tax specialism your business needs.
3. Source and screen
Approach candidates with matching tax experience.
4. Test with a technical scenario
A tax scenario reveals their depth and current knowledge.
5. Reference accuracy
Confirm compliant, well-planned tax work.
Fees typically run 15-20% of first-year salary, capped and agreed upfront.
Nothing is due until your hire starts.
Usually 5-9 weeks.
Tax specialism is the main variable - niche areas take longer to fill.
A Tax Accountant manages a business's tax affairs - preparing and filing returns, ensuring compliance, and advising on tax-efficient planning.
The role spans corporate, personal, VAT or international tax depending on the specialism.
ACA, ACCA or the specialist CTA qualification are common, depending on the complexity.
We match qualification and specialism to your requirement, since tax is a technical field.
Try: Talk me through a piece of tax planning you delivered.
How do you keep up with tax changes?
Tell me about a complex return you handled. and Which areas of tax are you strongest in?
Yes, both in-house and practice-based tax roles.
We match specialism and setting to your requirement.
Tell us about your role and a specialist finance recruiter will call you. No fee until your hire starts.
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