Tax Assistant

Headstar; Guiseley; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Free on-site parking

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Death in Service benefit at 4x salary

Health plan benefits

Pension scheme

Job summary

Headstar is recruiting a Tax Assistant in North Leeds for a respected independent practice. You'll manage a portfolio of personal tax clients, including directors and HNWI, with hybrid working up to 2 days from home.

The role offers real client exposure, a supportive tax team and clear opportunities to develop your tax career. Ideal for someone with around 18 months+ practice experience and a proactive, organised approach.

Qualifications

• At least 18 months' relevant experience within an accountancy practice.
• Previous experience preparing personal tax returns.
• Strong communication and client management skills.
• Proactive and organised approach.
• Dependable and professional attitude.
• Ability to manage your own workload and take ownership.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of personal tax clients.
• Preparing and reviewing personal tax returns.
• Dealing with client queries and providing tax advice where appropriate.
• Managing payment reminders and other client correspondence.
• Liaising with HMRC on a range of queries.
• Working with solicitors, accountants, tax advisers and independent financial advisers.
• Supporting the Tax Manager and Assistant Managers with more complex tax returns.
• Assisting with Making Tax Digital quarterly submissions.
• Supporting corporation tax computations and CT600s.
• Helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the tax department.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Client communication

Organised

Proactive

Workload management

Job description

Tax Assistant £27,000 - £35,000 North Leeds Hybrid

A great opportunity to build your tax career within a highly respected independent practice.

Are you an experienced Tax Assistant looking for a role where you'll have genuine client exposure, work with interesting individuals and businesses, and have the opportunity to develop your career?

We're working with a long-established independent accountancy practice in North Leeds that is looking to strengthen its tax team with a Tax Assistant.

Established for almost 90 years, the firm has built a strong reputation for the quality of its work and the relationships it develops with clients. The Leeds office has recently undergone a significant refurbishment, creating a modern and professional working environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with around 18 months+ practice experience who wants to continue developing within a supportive and progressive tax team.

The Role

You'll manage your own portfolio of approximately 150 personal tax clients, including High-Net-Worth Individuals, company directors and partnerships.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of personal tax clients
• Preparing and reviewing personal tax returns
• Dealing with client queries and providing tax advice where appropriate
• Managing payment reminders and other client correspondence
• Liaising with HMRC on a range of queries
• Working with solicitors, accountants, tax advisers and independent financial advisers
• Supporting the Tax Manager and Assistant Managers with more complex tax returns
• Assisting with Making Tax Digital quarterly submissions
• Supporting corporation tax computations and CT600s
• Helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the tax department

You'll have plenty of opportunity to develop your technical knowledge while working closely with experienced members of the team.

What They're Looking For

You’ll ideally have:

• At least 18 months' relevant experience within an accountancy practice
• Previous experience preparing personal tax returns
• Strong communication and client management skills
• A proactive and organised approach
• A dependable and professional attitude
• The ability to manage your own workload and take ownership

Most importantly, they’re looking for someone who wants to develop their career within practice and become a valued member of the team.

Why Join?

• Join a highly respected independent Yorkshire practice
• Work with a varied portfolio including HNWIs, directors and partnerships
• Genuine client interaction and responsibility
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Scope for career progression with a firm that promotes from within
• Modern, recently renovated office
• Hybrid working- up to 2 days from home
• Flexible working hours
• Free on-site parking
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Death in Service benefit at 4x salary
• Health plan benefits
• Pension scheme