Tax Assistant

Puro Associates; Ledston; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave plus bank.HOLID

Hybrid working

Free on-site parking

Death in Service benefit of four times

Health plan benefits

Auto-enrolment into pension

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Puro Associates is seeking a Tax Assistant in Leeds to join its tax team. The role offers exposure to a broad portfolio of private clients, including individuals and business owners.

You will work closely with senior staff, taking responsibility for your own client portfolio while supporting on more complex tax work. The position features hybrid working with two days from home per week, 25 days’ leave plus holidays, and a friendly, development-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' practice experience required.
• Experience of preparing personal tax returns.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional and client-focused approach.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines.
• Proactive attitude and ownership of work.
• Good attention to detail and reliability.
• Team-oriented mindset essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of personal tax clients and meet deadlines.
• Prepare and review Self-Assessment tax returns.
• Address client queries and provide guidance on tax matters.
• Handle tax payment reminders and client correspondence.
• Liaise with HMRC to resolve queries and client matters.
• Work with solicitors, accountants and advisers as needed.
• Support senior team members on complex returns and assignments.
• Assist with quarterly Making Tax Digital submissions.
• Support corporation tax calculations and CT600 returns.
• Contribute to efficient daily operation of the tax department.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver high service levels.

Skills

Practice experience

Personal tax returns

Communication

Client-focused

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Tax Assistant

Leeds

Up to £35K (DOE)

What's on Offer

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.


• Hybrid working, with the opportunity to work from home up to two days per week.


• Flexible working arrangements.


• Free on-site parking.


• A friendly and supportive working environment.


• Death in Service benefit of four times salary.


• Health plan benefits.


• Auto-enrolment into the company pension scheme.


• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression.

The Role

An established and growing accountancy practice is looking to appoint a Tax Assistant to join its tax team. This is a varied role offering exposure to a broad portfolio of private clients, including individuals, company directors, business owners and partnerships. You will work closely with senior members of the tax team, taking responsibility for your own client portfolio while also providing support on more complex tax work.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of personal tax clients and ensuring deadlines are met.


• Preparing and reviewing Self-Assessment tax returns.


• Responding to client queries and providing appropriate guidance on routine tax matters.


• Handling tax payment reminders and related client correspondence.


• Communicating with HMRC to resolve queries and deal with client matters.


• Liaising with a range of external professional contacts, including solicitors, accountants, financial advisers and other tax professionals.


• Supporting senior members of the tax team with more complex personal tax returns and assignments.


• Assisting with quarterly Making Tax Digital submissions.


• Providing support with corporation tax calculations and the preparation of CT600 returns.


• Contributing to the efficient day-to-day operation of the tax department.


• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and providing a high level of service.

About You

• 2+ years' practice experience


• Experience of preparing personal tax returns.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• A professional and client-focused approach.


• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.


• A proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership of your work.


• Good attention to detail.


• A dependable and team-oriented approach.