Junior Tax Associate

InHealth Group; Beaconsfield; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Study support

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Long-term learning & development

Job summary

InHealth is seeking a Junior Tax Associate to support VAT and Corporation Tax compliance within a hands-on, commercial environment. You will work with the Tax Manager and benefit from study support while gaining exposure to UK and international operations across VAT, CT and governance processes.

You'll collaborate with Finance, Shared Services and Commercial teams from day one, developing technical expertise and contributing to tax projects in a growing healthcare organisation.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law, Business or related discipline.
• Previous experience in a finance, accountancy or tax environment is desirable.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of VAT returns and tax documentation.
• Assist with Corporation Tax compliance activities and tax reporting.
• Maintain audit-ready working papers and tax records.
• Support tax governance, controls and deadlines.
• Collaborate with Finance, Shared Services and Commercial teams on tax matters.
• Assist ERP and P2P tax requirements, data validation and testing.
• Liaise with external advisers and support information requests.
• Contribute to tax projects and process improvements.

Skills

Strong accounting fundamentals

Numerical proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Team collaboration

Excel proficiency

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law, Business or related discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes

Data analysis tools

Job description

Build your tax career in a hands-on, commercial environment

At InHealth, tax plays an important role in supporting business growth, compliance and commercial decision-making. As a Junior Tax Associate, you'll play an active role in supporting VAT and Corporation Tax compliance, tax governance and systems activity, while continuing to build your technical expertise within a supportive environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a finance, accountancy or tax background who is looking to develop their career in tax. You'll receive support from our Tax Manager, professional study support and exposure to a broad range of tax activities across a growing healthcare organisation.

InHealth is the UK's largest specialist diagnostic and healthcare services provider, employing around 3,500 colleagues and supporting millions of patients nationwide.

Driven by our purpose to Make Healthcare Better, we work closely with the NHS and healthcare partners to deliver high-quality care and improved patient outcomes across the UK. As we continue to grow, our Finance and Tax teams play a key role in supporting sustainable success across the business.

What You'll Gain

• Study support towards ATT, CTA or ACCA
• Exposure to UK and international operations
• Hands‑on experience across VAT, Corporation Tax and tax governance
• Experience working with ERP and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes
• Close collaboration with Finance, Commercial teams and external advisers
• Real responsibility from day one, with clear opportunities for career progression

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the preparation of VAT returns, reconciliations and supporting documentation
• Assisting with Corporation Tax compliance activities and tax reporting
• Preparing accurate, audit-ready working papers and maintaining organised tax records
• Supporting tax controls, governance processes and compliance deadlines
• Working closely with Finance, Shared Services and Commercial teams on tax-related matters
• Assisting with ERP and P2P tax requirements, including data validation and testing
• Liaising with external advisers and supporting information requests
• Contributing to tax projects, process improvements and ad hoc activities

What We're Looking For

• Degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law, Business or a related discipline
• Previous experience within a finance, accountancy or tax environment
• Strong accounting fundamentals and numerical skills
• Working knowledge of VAT principles and compliance processes
• Intermediate Excel skills and confidence working with data
• A genuine interest in building a long-term career in tax
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Motivation to study towards a professional qualification alongside your role

Why Join InHealth?

This role offers the opportunity to develop your tax career while gaining practical experience across VAT, Corporation Tax, governance and tax systems. You'll take ownership of meaningful work, build your technical knowledge and develop the foundations for a successful career in tax within a growing and purpose-driven organisation.

What's in it for you

We offer a fantastic benefits package, which is available through a mobile-enabled rewards platform, called InJoy. This is your place to access thousands of offers and discounts on a wide range of products and services relating to: fashion, travel, eating out, technology, leisure and more!

In addition to this, we also offer:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Generous company contribution pension scheme
• Private medical insurance options
• Life assurance
• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities
• 24/7 access to a dedicated well‑being hub and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Monthly award programme and online peer-to-peer recognition
• Long service recognition, with vouchers and additional annual leave
• Refer a friend bonus
• Discounts on InHealth's healthcare services
• Smart tech, Cycle to Work and thousands of discounts and cashback options
• Paid‑for professional memberships and more!

Making sure our people are happy at work is one of our main priorities, which means giving them as many opportunities as we can to support their personal and professional growth. We also have an innovative approach to personal and professional development, helping you to be the best version of you and giving you a real career pathway.

About us

InHealth is the UK's largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions, working in partnership with the NHS for more than 30 years to make healthcare better for more than 5 million patients each year.

Our support services teams play a vital role in making healthcare better every day so whether you're supporting operations, logistics, finance, digital or other essential services, you'll be part of a people-focused organisation where collaboration, creativity and a shared commitment to patients shape everything we do.

InHealth is a place where you're trusted to do your job well, supported by people who value your expertise and give you the space to act on it. Teams show up for each other, leaders back your judgment and help remove blockers rather than create them.

New opportunities open as we grow – whether that’s progressing, moving sideways or taking on something different as your strengths evolve. And everything we do is focussed on making healthcare better – for patients, partners and the people delivering care.