Tax Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in Edinburgh is looking for a Tax Assistant to join their dynamic finance team. The role offers a chance for a candidate with corporate tax experience to grow in a supportive environment, handling responsibilities from tax returns to compliance tasks while benefiting from a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in corporate tax essential.
• Self-motivated with a problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with corporation tax return preparation and submission to HMRC.
• Supporting VAT return reviews and submissions, including import VAT matters.
• Responding to tax queries and supporting tax compliance across the business.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

ATT qualification or desire to pursue qualification

Job description

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Change Accountancy and Finance are working with a well-established business in Edinburgh to recruit a Tax Assistant to their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid corporate tax background who’s looking to join a supportive team with strong long-term development opportunities.

Working closely with the team’s Manager and wider finance teams, your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with corporation tax return preparation and submission to HMRC
• Inputting tax computations and performing final checks using tax software
• Supporting VAT return reviews and submissions, including import VAT matters
• Assisting with PAYE compliance tasks such as PSA returns, termination payments, and IR35 assessments
• Responding to tax queries and supporting tax compliance across the business
• Helping drive improvements in tax compliance processes and automation

Requirements for the role:

• Strong experience in corporate tax essential
• ATT qualification or desire to pursue qualification (study support provided)
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Self-motivated with a problem-solving approach
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Salary between £35,000 - £40,000 per annum DOE plus benefits. Hybrid working week offered.