Tax Assistant

0400 FBD USA LLP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshfields is seeking a proactive Tax Analyst to join the tax team in the UK. You will support UK and US tax compliance, maintain tax documentation, and work closely with the Tax Manager to ensure accurate reporting and governance across the business.

You will handle partner tax data, respond to queries, and contribute to external audits in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. A detail‑oriented, proactive mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and a continuous improvement mindset are essential.
• High level of numeracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel, including lookups and pivot tables.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with a proactive attitude.
• Experience in multinational or corporate environments.
• Commercial and pragmatic thinking; able to take a big‑picture view.
• Desirable: pursuing ATT or CTA qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and filing of UK corporate and partnership tax returns.
• Manage US tax filings for non‑resident partners and ensure compliance with market‑based sourcing rules.
• Handle partner tax data for annual reporting and respond to tax-related queries.
• Maintain tax strategy documentation and support external audits and surveys.
• Organise and manage tax documentation systems.
• Collaborate with internal finance teams and external stakeholders to drive best practices.

Skills

Communication

Numeracy

Excel

Multitasking

Multinational experience

Att/CTA desirable

Education

Professional tax qualification (ATT/CTA)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Role summary We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Tax Analyst 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
• Collaborating with internal finance teams and external stakeholders to drive best practices

What we're looking for:

• Essential: Strong communication skills and a continuous improvement mindset
• High level of numeracy and attention to detail
• Proficient in Excel, including use of lookups and pivot tables
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with a proactive, "can-do" attitude
• Experience working within multinational or corporate environments
• Commercial and pragmatic thinking, with the ability to take a big-picture view
• Desirable: Willingness to pursue a professional tax qualification (e.g. ATT, CTA)

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in tax within a collaborative and fast-paced environment. If you're driven, detail-focused, and ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Inclusion

Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered by the firm on the basis of their merit alone and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing. Freshfields is a Ban the Box employer. We ask applicants to disclose criminal convictions only when a conditional job offer is made. A conviction does not automatically lead to withdrawal of the offer: we make decisions on a case by case basis and take a number of factors into account (eg the role you are applying for and the circumstances of the offence). You would have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before we make a decision. Freshfields is a global law firm with a long-standing track record of successfully supporting the world's leading national and multinational corporations, financial institutions, and governments on ground-breaking and business critical mandates. At Freshfields we seek to create a better future for our clients, our people and the communities in which we work. Our global teams bring together individuals with different experiences, skills and strengths in a culture where we support all to belong, engage and excel.