Tax Assistant

Adecco; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a Tax Assistant for an office-based role in Carlisle. The position involves advising colleagues on various tax issues, preparing tax returns, and staying updated with tax legislation. Candidates should possess strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Professionalism and client engagement are key to this role, which offers full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Comfortable engaging with clients directly.
• Strong attention to detail in advisory capacity.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise colleagues on various tax issues.
• Prepare Self-Assessment Returns and Partnership Returns.
• Stay updated with the latest tax legislation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Client engagement

Technical knowledge application

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook

Tools

PTP Tax Production

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Tax Assistant

Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Office Based)

Key Responsibilities

• Advise colleagues on various tax issues, including personal tax, CGT, and MTD.
• Draft clear and concise advice and correspondence for clients.
• Prepare Self-Assessment Returns, Partnership Returns, and Trust Returns.
• Stay updated with the latest tax legislation and guidance, applying this knowledge effectively.
• Collaborate with a CTA-qualified senior for supervision and guidance.

Candidate Profile

• Comfortable engaging with clients directly and supporting colleagues in an advisory capacity.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to apply technical knowledge in practical situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional demeanour with a motivation to deliver accurate and helpful advice.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with PTP Tax Production is advantageous but not essential.

Diversity & Recruitment Process

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Job Information

• Job Title: Tax Assistant
• Company:
• Location: Carlisle, Cumbria
• Posted: Sep 3rd 2025
• Closes: Oct 4th 2025
• Sector:
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time