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Group Tax Associate

Forth Ports Limited

City of Edinburgh

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GBP 35,000 - 40,000

Full time

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Job summary

Join Forth Ports Limited as a Group Tax Associate and play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with UK tax regulations. This full-time hybrid position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on sustainability and innovation. Ideal for experienced tax professionals looking to advance their careers.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Defined pension scheme and life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount platform

GymFlex health club memberships

Qualifications

Experienced Tax professional with attention to detail and proactive mindset.
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage varied workloads.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing Corporation Tax returns and VAT return reviews.
Support PAYE compliance and respond to tax queries.
Drive automation and efficiency improvements in tax compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Tax qualification to ATT level or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

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Job Description

Job Description

Location: Forth Ports Ltd, 1 Prince of Wales Dock, Leith Docks

Job Title: Group Tax Associate

Location: Leith

Compensation: Based on experience

Please note this is a full-time / hybrid role with 50% of time in the office in Leith.

Forth Ports is one of the UK’s largest and most progressive port operators, playing a vital role in connecting the UK with Europe and the rest of the world. As a multimodal ports owner and operator, we lead the way in delivering innovative, integrated port services across the country.

We are proud to be at the forefront of the UK's green energy transition, with a strong focus on supporting the growth of the offshore wind sector. Our ambitious environmental goals include achieving carbon neutrality by 2032 and reaching Net Zero by 2042.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Forth Ports. As we invest in cutting-edge infrastructure and champion a sustainable future, you'll be part of a dynamic team driving real change across the maritime and energy industries.

About The Role

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to support our Group Tax team in ensuring full compliance with the UK’s tax obligations across Corporation Tax, VAT, PAYE/NI, SDLT, and other relevant areas. This is a great opportunity to develop your tax career in a dynamic and supportive environment, based from our Head Office in Leith.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in preparing Corporation Tax returns, disclosures for statutory accounts, and tax forecasts.
Support monthly VAT return reviews, consolidations, and customs-related VAT processes.
Contribute to PAYE compliance, including PSA submissions, termination payments, and IR35 assessments.
Provide day-to-day tax support across the business, responding to queries and liaising with finance teams, auditors, and HMRC.
Help drive automation and efficiency improvements in tax compliance processes.
Stay current with changes in tax legislation to support accurate reporting.
Travel around the group to port assets will be required on occasions.

You’ll work closely with our Group Tax Assistant Manager and Group Projects & Tax Manager, playing a vital role in maintaining our reputation for financial accuracy and regulatory compliance.

What are we looking for?

We're seeking an experienced Tax professional —whether from practice or industry—who is eager to grow their career in a varied and hands-on tax role, offering broad exposure across multiple areas of Taxation.

Skills & Experience Required

Tax qualified to ATT level or with equivalent experience in a tax-focused role
Highly organised with strong attention to detail and accuracy
Proactive and self-motivated, with a practical, problem-solving mind-set
Strong communicator with a collaborative and positive approach to teamwork
Able to manage and prioritise a varied workload in a dynamic environment, meeting deadlines effectively
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (including formulas, pivot tables, and charts), as well as Word, Teams, and Outlook
Full UK working rights & driving licence are essential

What Forth Ports Can Offer You

At Forth Ports, our people are our priority, and we are committed to creating a flexible, open, and supportive working culture. As part of our team, you will enjoy:

A competitive salary
Generous annual leave entitlement
A defined pension scheme and life assurance
Health promotion events and employee wellbeing initiatives
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family
Cycle to work scheme and on-site free parking
Attractive Family Friendly Policies
Employee discount platform offering discounts on UK-wide restaurants, car rentals, and holidays
GymFlex health club memberships

We value diversity and inclusivity, and we are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

How To Apply

If you are an experienced Tax professional and looking to continue your career as part of a forward-thinking and supportive team, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter when submitting your application via the ‘Apply Now’ link.

Skills Needed

About The Company

Over our 50 years of experience we have witnessed our ports grow to become important assets to support and deliver growth both for the UK and local economies. The growth impact has been achieved due to the continued investments in our infrastructure, making sure that our ports are able to continually develop their services and support the growth of many industries. Our people have played a significant role. They have delivered the highest quality of service through their expertise, loyalty and flexibility and, without them, we could not have built the strong reputation and the long term agreements with many customers that we have today.

Company Culture

Welcome to Forth Ports Careers. As a leading port operator, we employ over 1,100 people across our ports in Scotland and the Port of Tilbury in London. A career in a port business is very rewarding. There is real variety within each role and significant opportunities for promotion and career development. Don’t just take our word for it; view the “Some of our People” section and the video below to gain insight into the kinds of jobs our employees do, how they’ve grown with us, and what motivates them each day. The port business can be seen as a barometer for the economy and this drives us to be adaptable and fast paced as we identify new business opportunities.

Desired Criteria

Required Criteria

Closing DateThursday 19th June, 2025

Contract Typefulltime

SalaryFrom £35,000.00 Yearly to £40,000.00 Yearly

Seniority level

Seniority level
Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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