Tax Assistant - Fixed Term Contract

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Tax Assistant for a fixed-term contract in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to support the International Tax Director with both UK and international tax matters. You will engage with various teams, manage ad-hoc queries, and assist in compliance tasks, all while working in a fast-paced environment. The company promotes a culture of caring, flexibility, and diversity, ensuring that you have the support needed to thrive both professionally and personally. If you are passionate about making a difference and enjoy challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays

Discounts on various products and services

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance

Group Income Protection

Voluntary benefits – dental cover

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Wellbeing and digital GP apps

Qualifications

• Experience in UK corporation tax compliance and governance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executives and non-financial individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with UK corporation tax compliance and governance.
• Support with correspondence with tax authorities.
• Involvement in projects as they arise.

Skills

Part-qualified tax accountant

Knowledge of direct tax requirements in the UK

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

Degree level education

Job description

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Tax Assistant - Fixed Term Contract, London

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Client:

Sedgwick

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

14

Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Job Description:

Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It’s an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It’s having support for your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive.

A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you’re someone who cares, there’s a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work.

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Tax Assistant - Fixed Term Contract

Sedgwick is looking to hire an experienced Tax Assistant on a 6-month fixed term contract. The Tax Assistant will support the International Tax Director with UK and international tax matters and administration. This role will involve assisting with ad-hoc queries from the business on corporate direct tax matters.

Ideally this role will be based at our Fenchurch Street office in London, however we will consider applicants from across the UK.

The business is very fast paced, and the role will give you exposure to all levels of the business. The role will challenge all your competencies, ranging from system and technical skills to softer communication skills.

Your main duties responsibilities will include:

• Assist with UK corporation tax compliance and governance.
• Assist with the preparation of QIP calculations.
• Assist with the preparation of process notes and setting up tax governance controls and processes.
• Ad hoc tax queries form the wider business including from our colleagues across the global
• Assist with creating global tax calendars and control sheets to allow the team to monitor tax deadlines and our compliance with these.
• Support with correspondence with tax authorities including but not limited to, drafting letters to HMRC, completion of double tax treaty forms, etc.
• Involvement in projects as they arise.
• To assist with administrative tasks such as budgets, reconciliations for tax related GL accounts, post, etc.

We are looking for someone with these specific skills and experience:

• Part-qualified tax accountant, educated to degree level.
• Knowledge of and experience in direct tax requirement in the UK and awareness of international tax issues.
• Insurance or claims management industry experience not essential but desirable.
• Experience in working in an international environment including time zone management.
• Experience of working in a highly pressured dynamic environment.
• Strong people and influencing skills with the ability to build positive relationships across all levels.
• Strong communicator with the ability to communicate with Executives and non-financial individuals alike.
• Ability to identify issues and use initiative to solve complex problems.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines.

Broader skills and experience should include:

• Team player with willingness to help others beyond their formal role.
• Exercise the upmost discretion when dealing with confidential information.
• Structured thinker with the ability to make complex things simple.
• Strong detail orientation, continually striving for complete accuracy.
• Continuous improvement mindset and a willingness to challenge the status quo.

What will you get for this role?

• Competitive salary depending on skills, experience and qualifications
• Many of our vacancies offer the opportunity to work flexibly, whether from office and/or home
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
• Discounts on various products and services
• Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing
• Life assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Voluntary benefits – dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, wellbeing and digital GP apps

Working at Sedgwick

Our company is a place where creative and caring people of all backgrounds can be challenged, grow as individuals, and feel a higher purpose in the unique value they bring and the difference they make in the lives of others. We celebrate our differences; cultivating uniqueness and belonging allows us to connect with our consumers on a personal level, understand our clients’ needs, support the communities in which we operate, and perform at our best.

We’re passionate and understanding about our colleagues – so we have built flexibility into our colleague working model. If you wish to work from home, split your working time between the home and office or change your hours so you can collect your children or care for someone in your family, we’re supportive of that. As a flexible employer, we’re happy to discuss options that take into consideration your personal needs for this position during your interview.

Sedgwickis an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.