Corporate Tax Assistant

S1jobs; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cammach is recruiting for a Corporate Tax Assistant on behalf of an Aberdeen-based client. This permanent staff role supports the UK Corporate Tax Department in delivering accurate tax compliance and reporting activities, with exposure to both direct and indirect taxes within a global organisation.

The role is ideal for someone early in their finance or tax career who is keen to learn, develop technical expertise, and work toward the ATT professional tax qualification.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting and Finance.
• Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and submission of UK corporation tax returns and tax computations.
• Assist with direct and indirect tax reporting and compliance activities.
• Support overseas tax return preparation and related tax administration processes.
• Collaborate with accounting, treasury, and statutory reporting teams across the business.
• Maintain accurate tax records, documentation, and compliance schedules.
• Assist with responding to internal and external tax-related queries.
• Support the use and maintenance of tax software and reporting systems.
• Contribute to process improvements and ongoing compliance initiatives.
• Work with UK and international stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met.
• Develop technical knowledge through training and professional qualification studies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Deadline management

Education

Degree in Accounting & Finance

ATT qualification (desirable)

Tools

OneSource

AlphaTax

Job description

Cammach are recruiting for a Corporate Tax Assistant on behalf of our Aberdeen-based client. This is a permanent, staff position offering an excellent career opportunity.

ROLE

• As a Corporate Tax Assistant, you will support the UK Corporate Tax Department in delivering accurate and timely direct and indirect tax compliance and reporting activities. This role offers a unique opportunity to build a long-term career within corporate tax while gaining exposure to a wide range of tax and finance activities across a global organisation.
• You will assist with the preparation of UK corporation tax returns and computations, support overseas tax reporting activities, and contribute to corporate tax administration processes. The role involves regular collaboration with finance, accounting, treasury, and tax stakeholders across the UK and internationally, requiring strong communication, organisation, and teamwork skills.
• This position is ideal for someone early in their finance or tax career who is eager to learn, develop technical expertise, and potentially work or already working toward the ATT professional tax qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and submission of UK corporation tax returns and tax computations
• Assist with direct and indirect tax reporting and compliance activities
• Support overseas tax return preparation and related tax administration processes
• Collaborate with accounting, treasury, and statutory reporting teams across the business
• Maintain accurate tax records, documentation, and compliance schedules
• Assist with responding to internal and external tax-related queries
• Support the use and maintenance of tax software and reporting systems
• Contribute to process improvements and ongoing compliance initiatives
• Work collaboratively with UK and international stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met
• Develop technical knowledge through training and professional qualification studies

Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting and Finance
• Alternatively, previous experience working within a finance, accounting, or tax-related environment
• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise tasks effectively
• Willingness to learn and develop within a specialist corporate tax environment

Desired Qualifications

• Working towards or recently obtained ATT qualification
• Previous exposure to UK corporate tax or finance compliance activities
• Experience using tax or finance systems such as OneSource, AlphaTax,

Soft Skills

• Collaborative and team-oriented approach
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Adaptable and open to working in a dynamic global environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across functions