Posted 05 August, 2026
Tax Accountant / Tax Advisor
Clark Wood - Accountancy Practice & Tax Recruitment
Sherborne, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Tax Advisor / Tax Accountant Sherborne£45,000 - £50,000Tax Advisor / Tax Accountant required for a unique opportunity with a well-established Family Office based on the Somerset/Dorset border.Clark Wood is working exclusively with an entrepreneurial private Family Office looking to appoint an ambitious qualified Accountant or Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA, ACA or ACCA) to join its finance team.This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for tax who is looking to work on high-quality, technically interesting matters with a clear route to Senior Manager.Working alongside the Head of Tax and Finance team, you'll support a varied portfolio of private interests, trusts and companies, with responsibilities including:Tax-focused review of management accounts, statutory accounts and VAT returnsPreparation and review of UK Trust accountsPersonal tax, trust tax and inheritance tax complianceTax planning, including EIS and SEIS reliefsUK tax compliance across individuals, trusts and companiesLiaising with overseas tax advisers where requiredSupporting the implementation of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income TaxMentoring a Tax Assistant and contributing to wider finance projectsThe role offers genuine progression, with the opportunity to take ownership of the in-house tax function and Trust portfolio over time.The successful candidate will ideally be ACA / ACCA / CTA Qualified with a minimum of 3+ years experience in practice or tax. Benefits:Competitive salary with annual review and bonus10% employer pension contributionHybrid workingPrivate BUPA healthcareProfessional subscriptions and CPD fully funded25 days' holiday plus bank holidaysNo timesheetsThis is a fantastic opportunity for the successful person to join a highly reputable and leading firm where there is genuine scope for an ambitious and driven individual to progressFor further information on this role, or other opportunities we're working on, please contact Jack Wyatt at Clark Wood – / #CWJG
