Tax Enquiries Consultant


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£50,000 to £60,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Hinckley, LE10 1YG
Working pattern:	Remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Oct 2026
Closing date:	11 Nov 2026

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Summary

Join an established team of Tax Advisors and Consultants, supporting accountancy practices with complex Direct Tax enquiries, technical advice, and HMRC casework.

Your new company

You'll join a specialist tax consultancy supporting a diverse client portfolio, from sole practitioners to Top 100 accountancy firms. You'll work within an experienced team of more than 30 tax professionals.

Your new role

You'll manage a varied caseload of Income Tax and Corporation Tax enquiries from initial instruction through to resolution.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing Tax enquiry cases.

Providing technical and tactical advice to accountants and tax agents.

Researching tax issues and preparing consultancy reports.

Drafting correspondence and technical opinions for HMRC.

Liaising with HMRC to progress and conclude enquiries.

Attending Alternative Dispute Resolution meetings.

Supporting Tribunal preparation and, depending on experience, representation.

Keeping up to date with Direct Tax legislation and case law.

Managing relevant compliance requirements, including AML.

What you'll need to succeed

You'll have a strong grounding in general tax gained within accountancy practice, industry, or HMRC, ideally with experience of HMRC enquiries.

A recognised tax or accountancy qualification is preferred, although candidates with equivalent experience will be considered. HMRC experience at Grade 7 level or above would also be advantageous.

You'll combine strong technical knowledge with excellent written communication, research, and case management skills.

What you'll get in return

You'll join an experienced tax consultancy team with exposure to a broad range of Direct Tax enquiries and clients. There is also the opportunity to generate consultancy commission and cross-referrals.

Interested?If you're an experienced tax professional looking to specialise further in HMRC enquiries and Direct Tax consultancy, apply today to find out more.

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