Senior Tax Advisor Italian speaking

Senior Tax Advisor (Italian Speaking)

Location: Hybrid, with meetings with clients when required. The candidate must be based in the UK – easy access to London.

Salary: very competitive.

Our client is a well-established accountancy practice based in central London, currently expanding its service offering to include dedicated tax consultancy. As part of this growth, they are looking to appoint a seasoned tax professional to play a key role in developing and delivering their tax advisory function.

The role combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic tax planning, supporting clients across a broad range of UK tax matters while ensuring full compliance with current legislation. You will work closely with partners and senior stakeholders, providing practical, commercially focused advice and contributing to the ongoing development of the firm’s tax capability.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CTA seeking a senior, client-facing role within a growing and ambitious practice.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance

• Prepare and review tax returns, including Corporation Tax, VAT, Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, and Inheritance Tax
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with UK tax regulations

Tax Advisory & Planning

• Provide proactive and strategic tax planning to optimise clients’ tax positions
• Advise on tax-efficient structures and long-term planning opportunities

Legislation & Regulatory Compliance

• Keep up to date with UK tax legislation and HMRC guidance
• Ensure clients remain fully compliant with evolving regulations

Client Relationship Management

• Act as a trusted adviser to individuals, SMEs, and corporate clients
• Clearly explain complex tax matters in a practical and accessible way

HMRC Liaison

• Manage HMRC correspondence, enquiries, investigations, and negotiations

International Tax

• Advise on cross-border and international tax matters for multinational clients with a specific focus on Italian matters

Review & Team Collaboration

• Review and finalise accounts and tax returns
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure high-quality service delivery

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Professional Qualifications:
  • Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) – essential
  • ACCA, ACA, or ATT – desirable
• Experience:
  • Typically 5–7+ years’ experience within accountancy and tax advisory practices
• Technical Expertise:
  • Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK tax legislation and HMRC requirements
• Communication Skills:
  • Italian language skills are mandatory
• Attention to Detail:
  • High level of accuracy in tax calculations and compliance reviews
• Systems & Software:
  • Experience using accounting and tax software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and TaxCalc

If this sounds like you, please apply ASAP and send your CV to recruitment@cvandcoffee.com