Tax Assistant

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day week

25 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Volunteer time

Team development days

Health initiatives

Structured training

ATT study support

Career development

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment in Newcastle seeks a Tax Assistant to join our client’s team. You will prepare and submit personal and partnership tax returns and assist with corporate tax compliance.

You will liaise with clients to gather information, maintain records and support tax advisory projects, while building strong working relationships with colleagues. Excellent communication, attention to detail and a willingness to develop professionally are essential; ATT study support is

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' personal tax experience in an accountancy practice or similar environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A client-focused approach with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting personal and partnership tax returns.
• Assisting with corporate tax compliance work.
• Supporting the delivery of tax advisory projects.
• Liaising with clients to obtain information and resolve queries.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with relevant tax legislation and deadlines.
• Assisting with tax planning assignments and research as required.
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Personal tax experience

Attention to detail

Excel

Communication skills

Client relationship building

Willingness to learn

Education

ATT or tax qualification (studying)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Tax Assistant to join my clients team in their Newcastle offices.

The Role

• Preparing and submitting personal and partnership tax returns.
• Assisting with corporate tax compliance work.
• Supporting the delivery of tax advisory projects.
• Liaising with clients to obtain information and resolve queries.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with relevant tax legislation and deadlines.
• Assisting with tax planning assignments and research as required.
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with clients and colleagues.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a personal tax role within an accountancy practice or similar environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A client-focused approach with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally.

Desirable

• Experience using Xero.
• Currently studying towards, or interested in studying towards, ATT or a relevant tax qualification.

Benefits

• Four-Day Working Week and Flexible Working Hours (subject to successful completion of probation).
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional annual leave entitlement based on length of service.
• Birthday leave.
• Paid volunteering time.
• Team development days.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Structured training and support from experienced professionals.
• ATT study support for the right candidate.
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful