Tax Assistant

Clarion Housing Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider in London is seeking a Tax Assistant with part qualification or equivalent experience. Responsibilities include preparing tax returns, managing tax ledger reconciliations, and improving compliance processes. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills and excellent time management abilities. This is a hybrid role based in Camden, London, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Employer of the Year Housing Heroes awards 2025

Benefits to support lifestyle

Qualifications

• Part qualified or equivalent experience; previous compliance experience.
• Strong Excel capabilities and a willingness to learn new systems.
• Ability to work under limited supervision and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit tax returns for the Clarion Group.
• Undertake reconciliations of relevant tax ledger accounts.
• Contribute to advisory projects and improve compliance processes.

Skills

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Education

Part qualified or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Location: Greater London House, London

Salary: £36,923 - £45,586 per annum

National - £33,592 - £41,990 per annum

Hours: 36 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

We're looking for a Tax Assistant, part qualified or with equivalent experience, to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit tax returns (corporation tax, VAT and CIS) for the Clarion Group under the supervision of the group Compliance Tax Manager.
• Undertake reconciliations of relevant tax ledger accounts and ensure that tax process documentation is kept up to date.
• Be proficient in operating IT systems with a strong working knowledge of MS products, in particular Excel, and similar desktop applications.
• Contribute to advisory projects and consider ways to further improve existing compliance processes and update the compliance process documentation as required.
• Draft VAT returns and tax notifications, prepare CIS returns and corporation tax computations in time for statutory filings.
• Use excellent time management and organisation skills to prioritise and complete tasks with limited supervision.

Qualifications & Experience

• Part qualified or equivalent experience; previous compliance experience, strong Excel capabilities, and a willingness to learn new systems are essential.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under limited supervision and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Other Information

• Please review the full role profile on our website before applying.
• Salaries are starter figures and the company provides benefits to support lifestyle.
• Closing Date: Wednesday 15th October 2025 at midnight.
• This is a hybrid role with a base location at our offices in Camden, London. Candidates will be expected to work from the office as and when required.
• At Clarion Housing Group, we support the responsible use of AI. Please visit our website to view your guide to using AI during your recruitment process.
• This is a great opportunity to join our team - Employer of the Year Housing Heroes awards 2025 and one of LinkedIn's Top Companies 2024.
• You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.
• This vacancy may close without notice.