Corporation Tax Assistant

CBSbutler; Farnham; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Accountancy Firm is seeking a Corporation Tax Assistant to provide essential administrative support to the Corporation Tax service line in Farnham. You will help manage client records, tax submissions and payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Full training will be provided to develop knowledge of corporation tax processes and build your career in accountancy. You will handle records, deadlines, and communications with colleagues and clients, while assisting with billing and document

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade 5 or above.
• Experience in an administrative role, ideally in a professional services setting.
• Strong organisational and time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive financial information with discretion.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and standard business software.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate, organised and secure client records across multiple offices.
• Communicating professionally with colleagues and clients, answering queries and guiding documentation requirements and deadlines.
• Preparing and submitting Corporation Tax returns electronically or by post within deadlines.
• Coordinating the Corporation Tax payment reminder process with letters and emails.
• Monitoring repayments and following up on outstanding payments as required.
• Keeping up to date with regulatory requirements and internal processes.
• Providing wider administrative support to the service line, including drafting letters and document management.
• Assisting with billing administration and appealing late filing penalties where appropriate.
• Liaising with HMRC and monitoring responses to ensure follow-up.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Professional communication

Education

GCSEs Maths & English (Grade 5+)

Job description

Corporation Tax Assistant

Location: Farnham

Company: Accountancy Firm

Working pattern: Full-time, Hybrid, 5 days per week

The role

As a Corporation Tax Assistant, you will provide essential administrative support to our Corporation Tax service line, helping to ensure that client records, tax submissions and payment processes are managed accurately and efficiently.

Full training will be provided, giving you the opportunity to develop your knowledge of corporation tax processes and build your career within accountancy.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining accurate, organised and secure client records, including documents, tax returns and correspondence across multiple offices.
• Communicating professionally with colleagues and clients, responding to queries and providing guidance on documentation requirements and deadlines.
• Preparing and submitting Corporation Tax returns electronically or by post, ensuring submissions are completed within the required deadlines.
• Coordinating the Corporation Tax payment reminder process, including preparing reminder letters and emails.
• Monitoring Corporation Tax repayments and following up on outstanding payments where required.
• Keeping up to date with relevant regulatory requirements and internal processes.
• Providing wider administrative support to the service line, including drafting standard letters, scanning and document management.
• Assisting with billing administration and appealing late filing penalties where appropriate.
• Liaising with HMRC, submitting relevant correspondence and monitoring responses to ensure matters are followed up appropriately.

About you

We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented and proactive individual who takes pride in delivering high-quality administrative support.

You will ideally have:

• GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade 5 or above, or equivalent qualifications.
• Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within aprofessional services setting.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records.
• The ability to handle confidential and sensitive financial information with discretion.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and other business software systems

No previous corporation tax experience is required