Tax Assistant

Jab Recruitment; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ATT qualification support

UK & international tax exposure

Mentorship from tax professionals

Structured onboarding

Collaborative team environment

Develop niche tax expertise

Job summary

Jab Recruitment is seeking a Corporate Tax Assistant to join its UK Corporate Tax Department in Aberdeen. You will help prepare UK corporation tax returns and computations, support overseas tax reporting, and contribute to tax administration.

This is ideal for someone early in their finance or tax career looking to learn and pursue ATT qualification. You will collaborate with finance, accounting, treasury, and tax stakeholders across the UK and internationally, gaining exposure to a wide range

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Accounting and Finance or related field.
• Experience in a finance, accounting or tax environment is acceptable.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; able to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a corporate tax environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and submission of UK corporation tax returns and computations.
• Support direct and indirect tax reporting and compliance activities.
• Assist with overseas tax return preparation and related tax administration processes.
• Collaborate with accounting, treasury, and statutory reporting teams.
• Maintain accurate tax records, documentation, and compliance schedules.
• Respond to internal and external tax-related queries.

Skills

Accounting basics

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Learning mindset

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Experience in finance/tax

Tools

OneSource

AlphaTax

Job description

About the 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.

What We Offer

• Support toward obtaining ATT tax professional qualification
• Exposure to UK and international corporate tax activities within a global organisation
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced tax professionals and cross-functional finance teams
• Structured onboarding and ongoing technical development
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to develop niche and highly valued technical expertise within corporate tax

Key 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

Qualifications & Skills

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