Tax Associate Trainee — Hybrid, Study Support & Growth

Harvey John Recruitment; Shepperton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days leave

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance options

Life assurance

Hybrid and flexible working

Learning & development opportunities

Wellbeing hub

Parental leave

Recognition programs

Refer-a-friend bonus

Healthcare discounts

Cycle to Work

Professional memberships

Job summary

Harvey John Recruitment is seeking a Tax Assistant (Trainee) for a permanent position in Shepperton, Surrey. The role offers hands-on experience across VAT, Corporation Tax, governance, systems and international operations within a growing healthcare business serving millions of patients.

The successful candidate will benefit from structured study support, practical exposure, and a clear trainee path with increasing responsibility and development opportunities in tax.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Genuine interest in a long‑term career in tax.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Proactive, curious, and collaborative mindset.

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 governance and controls, including SAO and CCO.
• Maintain trackers, deadlines and documentation.
• Contribute to projects and process improvements.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Long-term tax career

Attention to detail

Proactive

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Excel

Job description

Harvey John Recruitment is seeking a Tax Assistant (Trainee) for a permanent position in Shepperton, Surrey. The role offers hands-on experience across VAT, Corporation Tax, governance, systems and international operations within a growing healthcare business serving millions of patients.

The successful candidate will benefit from structured study support, practical exposure, and a clear trainee path with increasing responsibility and development opportunities in tax.