Tax Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Free on-site parking

Death in Service 4x salary

Modern renovated office

Job summary

Headstar in North Leeds seeks a Tax Assistant to manage a portfolio of around 150 personal tax clients, including High-Net-Worth Individuals, company directors and partnerships. You will prepare and review personal tax returns, answer client queries and provide tax advice where appropriate.

Join a supportive tax team with genuine client exposure, and enjoy a modern, hybrid-working environment with on-site parking. Around 18 months+ practice experience is welcomed.

Qualifications

• At least 18 months' practice experience in accountancy/tax
• Experience preparing personal tax returns
• Strong communication and client management skills
• Proactive and organised approach
• Professional attitude and workload ownership

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of personal tax clients
• Prepare and review personal tax returns
• Respond to client queries and provide tax advice
• Manage payment reminders and client correspondence
• Liaise with HMRC on queries
• Collaborate with solicitors, accountants, and financial advisers
• Support with Making Tax Digital quarterly submissions
• Assist with corporation tax computations and CT600s
• Contribute to smooth day-to-day tax department operations

Skills

Personal tax

Tax returns

Client management

HMRC liaison

Making Tax Digital

Corporation tax

Tax advice

Job description

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

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.

• 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
• Free on-site parking
• Death in Service benefit at 4x salary