Junior Tax Assistant

Beyond Talent Solutions Ltd; Retford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond Talent is partnering with a well-established Retford accountancy practice to recruit a Junior Tax Assistant. This full-time, permanent role offers training and hands-on experience in tax compliance across varying client portfolios.

You will work with an experienced team, developing skills in personal and corporate tax, P11D returns, and HMRC correspondence, with support to grow within the practice.

Qualifications

• Interest in taxation or accountancy career.
• Office/finance/accountancy experience beneficial but not required.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Good attention to detail and methodical approach.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of personal and corporation tax returns.
• Support the preparation of P11D returns relating to employee benefits and expenses.
• Help with tax compliance work for clients including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Respond to basic client queries and assist with HMRC correspondence.
• Maintain accurate client records and ensure information is processed correctly.
• Support the wider team with general tax administration and deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Microsoft Excel

Team player

Strong communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Beyond Talent are delighted to be working with a well-established and growing Accountancy Practice in Retford, who are looking to welcome a Junior Tax Assistant to their friendly and supportive team. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering a competitive salary, dependent on experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start their career in taxation and gain valuable experience within a professional accountancy practice. You will work alongside an experienced team, receiving training and guidance while developing your knowledge of tax compliance and working with a varied portfolio of clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of personal and corporation tax returns.
• Support the preparation of P11D returns relating to employee benefits and expenses.
• Help with tax compliance work for a range of clients, including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Respond to basic client queries and assist with HMRC correspondence.
• Maintain accurate client records and ensure information is processed correctly.
• Support the wider team with general tax administration and meet key filing deadlines.
• Develop your understanding of tax legislation, compliance and best practice through on-the-job training.

Profile & Requirements

• An interest in pursuing a career in taxation or accountancy.
• Previous experience within an office, finance or accountancy environment would be beneficial but is not essential.
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• A positive attitude and the ability to work well as part of a team.

This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for someone keen to build a career in tax. You will benefit from structured support, hands-on experience and the opportunity to develop within an established practice offering long-term career prospects.