4 Accountancy, Taxation / VAT jobs in Tranent, East Lothian

Personal Tax Senior – Edinburgh

Competitive Salary | Edinburgh | Full-time | Independent Accountancy Firm

We’re excited to be working in partnership with a highly regarded, independent accountancy firm in Edinburgh to recruit a Personal Tax Senior. If you're looking for a role where culture and people really matter — and where your tax expertise will be genuinely valued — this could be a perfect fit.

Why this firm?

This is a well-established and people-focused practice with a track record of excellent employee retention. The Partners are committed to creating a happy, supportive, and collaborative work environment — and it shows. It’s a small team where everyone pulls together, and you’ll have the chance to build real relationships with both colleagues and clients.

The role:

You’ll be joining a small but experienced tax team, taking the lead on a portfolio of personal tax clients including high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and partners. You’ll be hands-on with compliance, while also advising on planning opportunities and mentoring junior colleagues.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing a personal tax portfolio and acting as the main point of contact.
• Preparing and reviewing tax returns for a variety of individuals.
• Providing tax planning advice to help clients optimise their tax positions.
• Building strong, trust-based relationships with clients.
• Supporting and guiding junior members of the tax team.
• Identifying ways to streamline processes and improve team efficiency.

About you:

• You have 4+ years of personal tax experience, ideally in an accountancy firm.
• You’re confident preparing and reviewing returns and providing client advice.
• You have excellent attention to detail and strong technical knowledge.
• You’re client-focused and enjoy building long-term relationships.
• You’re a clear communicator, both written and verbal.
• You’re a team player who’s always happy to support others.

What’s in it for you:

• A supportive, people-first firm with a fantastic workplace culture.
• Competitive salary based on your experience.
• The chance to work with a varied and interesting client base.
• A small, close-knit team where your contribution will be recognised.
• Ongoing opportunities to grow your career in tax.

Interested?

If this sounds like the kind of team and role you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to Gareth at iMultiply for more information — and even if you’re not sure you meet every requirement, we’d still encourage you to apply.

iMultiply is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all employees, workers, and applicants. iMultiply will treat everyone equally and will not discriminate on the grounds of an individuals’ protected characteristics. 

If you like the look of this vacancy and think you could perform the role, but you don’t think you meet all the requirements, please DO APPLY for this opportunity. Data shows that certain groups, mainly women and people from black and minority communities, are less likely to apply for jobs where they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. iMultiply would encourage you to apply for roles where there is room for development and growth.