Tax Assistant Accounts Assistant

CMA Recruitment Group; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization in Basingstoke is looking for a Tax/Accounts Assistant to join their team. This role involves supporting the preparation of UK and international tax returns, maintaining tax records, and assisting with audits. The ideal candidate will have experience in finance or accounting, a good understanding of UK tax processes, and strong organizational skills. This temporary role has the potential to become permanent and offers a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for long-term growth

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role within finance, tax, or accounting.
• Good understanding of basic UK tax processes.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and submission of UK and international tax returns.
• Maintain accurate tax records, manage filing systems, and ensure compliance.
• Assist with audits, year-end tax packs, and financial data collection.
• Liaise with HMRC and contribute to international tax compliance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Understanding of UK tax processes

Job description

CMA Recruitment is supporting a growing organisation based in Basingstoke, Hampshire, with a fantastic opportunity for someone to join their Tax team. The ideal candidate will have gained some experience within tax and is now looking to build on that foundation within a supportive team environment. This role offers the chance to put your skills into practice and progress your career in a collaborative and growing department.

What will the Tax/Accounts Assistant role involve?

• Support the preparation and submission of UK and international tax returns, including VAT and corporation tax
• Maintain accurate tax records, manage filing systems, and ensure compliance with deadlines and regulations
• Assist with audits, year-end tax packs, and the collection of financial data for reporting purposes.
• Liaise with HMRC and contribute to international tax compliance, including transfer pricing and overseas filings.

Suitable Candidate for the Tax/Accounts Assistant vacancy:

• Previous experience in an administrative role within finance, tax, or accounting.
• Good understanding of basic UK tax processes
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Tax/Accounts:

• Temporary role with potential to become permanent.
• Competitive salary
• Exposure to international tax
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for long-term growth.

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