TAX Assistant

Harvey John; Shepperton; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Hybrid and flexible working

Learning and development opportunities

Employee wellbeing support

Parental leave benefits

Cycle to Work

Professional memberships

Job summary

Harvey John is seeking a Tax Associate (Trainee) to kickstart a hands-on career in tax within a healthcare-focused business. You’ll gain experience across VAT, Corporation Tax, governance, systems, and international operations, with structured study support and broad exposure to commercial decision-making.

You will help deliver tax compliance, work with data and systems, and take on increasing responsibility as you grow. The role offers hybrid working and strong development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Confident Excel user with experience working with data.
• Genuine interest in a long-term career in tax.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support VAT returns and Corporation Tax submissions.
• Prepare audit-ready working papers and reconciliations.
• Assist with contract and bid reviews to identify tax risks.
• Support new entity setups and tax registrations.
• Liaise with external advisers and internal stakeholders.
• Support ERP and P2P processes to ensure tax accuracy.
• Assist with governance and controls, including SAO and CCO.
• Maintain trackers, deadlines, and documentation.
• Contribute to projects and process improvements.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Analytical skills

Proactive mindset

Genuine interest in tax career

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Excel

Job description

Tax Associate (Trainee) Build your tax career in a hands-on, commercial environment

Tax sits at the heart of this organisation. As a Tax Associate (Trainee), you'll gain real exposure to how tax supports commercial decision-making within a growing healthcare business serving millions of patients.

This is an outstanding opportunity to kickstart your career in tax, with structured study support, hands-on experience, and the chance to work across a broad range of areas including VAT, Corporation Tax, governance, systems, and international operations.

About the Business

This organisation is the UK's largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare services, employing around 3,500 people and working closely with the NHS to deliver care to millions of patients nationwide.

The Finance and Tax teams play a critical role in supporting safe, sustainable growth and ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality healthcare services.

What you're be involved in, but not limited to:

• Supporting VAT returns and Corporation Tax submissions
• Preparing accurate, audit-ready working papers and reconciliations
• Assisting with contract and bid reviews to identify tax risks
• Supporting new entity setups and tax registrations
• Liaising with external advisers and internal stakeholders
• Supporting ERP and P2P processes to ensure tax accuracy
• Assisting with governance and controls, including SAO and CCO
• Maintaining trackers, deadlines, and organised documentation
• Contributing to projects and process improvements

Your Trainee path:

• Build confidence supporting VAT and Corporation Tax compliance
• Learn how tax interacts with systems, data, and wider business operations
• Develop the judgement to identify and elevate issues appropriately
• Gain exposure to commercial decision-making and project work
• Take on increasing responsibility as your experience grows
• As you progress, you'll have the opportunity to deepen your technical expertise or explore broader finance or commercial career paths.

What we're looking for

• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Confident Excel user with experience working with data
• Genuine interest in a long-term career in tax
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Proactive, curious, and collaborative mindset

What's in it for you:

A comprehensive benefits package is offered via a mobile-enabled rewards platform, providing access to thousands of discounts across fashion, travel, dining, technology, and more.

In addition, you'll benefit from:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Generous company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance options
• Life assurance
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• 24/7 wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Monthly awards and peer recognition
• Long service recognition rewards
• Refer-a-friend bonus
• Discounts on healthcare services
• Cycle to Work scheme and smart tech options
• Paid professional memberships