Tax Assistant

Freshfields; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshfields in Manchester is seeking a proactive Tax Assistant to support the Tax Manager and help ensure UK and international tax compliance. You will assist with the preparation and filing of UK corporate and partnership tax returns, and help maintain governance standards across the tax function.

You will also handle US filings for non-resident partners, respond to tax-related queries, and contribute to audits and surveys while keeping tax documentation well organised across the business.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting corporate and partnership tax filings is a plus.
• Familiarity with UK tax rules and governance standards preferred.
• Strong numeracy and data management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation and filing of UK corporate and partnership tax returns.
• Manage US tax filings for non-resident partners and ensure compliance with sourcing rules.
• Handle partner tax data for annual reporting and respond to tax queries.
• Maintain tax strategy documentation and support external audits and surveys.
• Organise and manage tax documentation systems.

Skills

Tax compliance

UK tax rules

Attention to detail

Tools

Tax software

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Tax Assistant to join our dynamic tax team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the Tax Manager and contribute to the firm’s compliance with UK and international tax regulations. You’ll play a key part in ensuring accurate tax reporting, maintaining governance standards, and supporting a wide range of tax-related activities across the business.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting the preparation and filing of UK corporate and partnership tax returns
• Managing US tax filings for non-resident partners and ensuring compliance with market-based sourcing rules
• Handling partner tax data for annual reporting and responding to tax-related queries
• Maintaining tax strategy documentation and supporting external audits and surveys
• Organising and managing tax documentation systems