Tax Associate - Part Qualified

WTS Hansuke; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A London-based professional advisory firm is seeking an Associate for Tax Compliance and Advisory teams. This position requires part-qualified ICAEW ACA candidates with 1-2 years of tax experience. You will assist in delivering client projects, conducting tax research, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop within the financial services sector, with a start date in September 2025.

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards the ICAEW ACA Qualification, completed all certificate papers.
• 1-2 years experience in tax with practical application in compliance, advisory, or reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of client tax engagements across various tax workstreams.
• Conduct technical tax research and draft reports.
• Participate in client meetings to capture key actions and follow-ups.

Skills

Understanding of tax principles

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

ICAEW ACA Qualification

Job description

About WTS Hansuke

WTS Hansuke is a London-based professional advisory firm serving clients across the financial services sector. Our client-centric approach offers a distinctive alternative to the traditional advisory model, prioritising a deep understanding of each client’s unique needs and delivering tailored, high-quality solutions.

Working with our boutique consulting firm offers a unique opportunity to gain comprehensive exposure to diverse areas within the financial services sector. You will develop a strong and versatile skill set by engaging in tax, compliance, accounting, reporting and other advisory services for leading financial institutions across global markets.

Overview of the role

We are seeking a highly motivated Associate to work across our Tax Compliance and Tax Advisory teams. This role is ideal for someone who is keen to gain broad exposure across a variety of tax disciplines and financial services clients.

This position is seeking an individual who is part-qualified (early to mid-stage) in their ACA qualification. Candidates who do not fulfil this criterion will be rejected.

You will play an integral role in delivering client projects, working closely with senior consultants and partners to provide high-quality tax advice and compliance solutions. From the outset, you will be entrusted with meaningful responsibility, supported by continuous training and mentorship to help you grow.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of client tax engagements across CT, VAT, Operational Taxes, International Taxes and Tax Advisory workstreams.
• Conduct technical tax research, draft reports, memos, and client deliverables.
• Prepare and review documentation including tax computations, regulatory submissions, and data analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions to complex tax problems.
• Monitor regulatory updates and contribute to internal knowledge sharing and training initiatives.
• Participate in client meetings and assist in capturing key actions and follow-ups.
• Help maintain project trackers, timelines, and risk registers to ensure smooth execution.
• Assist in developing templates, tools, and frameworks to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with internal quality standards.

Requirements

• Must have Right to Work in UK till 2028 and available to start September 2025.
• Currently studying towards the ICAEW ACA Qualification, having completed at least all certificate papers.
• Minimum 1-2 years prior experience working within tax, with a strong understanding of tax principles and practical application in areas such as compliance, advisory, or reporting.
• Confident, professional presence with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport quickly.
• A proactive and tenacious attitude with a willingness to take ownership and follow through on tasks.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a small, agile team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Data-driven mindset, with the ability to take initiative within a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Clear and strong understanding of how to deliver tax advice to clients.
• Receptive to feedback and committed to continuous personal and professional development.

Preferred

• Familiarity with financial services tax regulations and financial reporting.
• Experience in Big 4 or comparable professional environment.
• Experience working within a tax advisory team.
• Fluency in another language.

Location

• On-site, Chancery Lane, London.
• WFH and Hybrid working is not available, although we welcome applications from all backgrounds and will consider reasonable adjustments duringapplication process.