Tax Compliance Assistant

Armstrong Watson LLP; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice pension (4x salary) &

Health shield cash plan

Annual leave + purchase scheme

Smart working policy

Employee assistance programme

Flu jabs & eye tests

Referral schemes up to £2,500

CPD investment & training

Job summary

Armstrong Watson LLP is recruiting a Tax Compliance Assistant to join our Tax Service Line in Carlisle, with options for Penrith, West Cumbria or Leeds as part of the wider team. The role focuses on entering tax information, supporting complex computations and ensuring timely client data submission.

The candidate should have ATT or equivalent experience, a full UK driving licence, and prior accounting/tax compliance exposure in practice.

Qualifications

• ATT qualification desirable but may be considered on experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Experience in Accounting/Tax Compliance at an Accountancy Practice is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Entering tax information into the relevant sections of our Tax software for review by a Tax Compliance Manager.
• Assist with complex areas within the portfolio, including Profit Sharing, Farmers Averaging Claims, CGT computations, etc.
• Send reminders to clients for required/missing information.
• Report HMRC compliance enquiry notices to the Tax Compliance Manager.
• Provide support and training on Tax data entry to Tax Compliance Trainees.

Skills

ATT qualification

Full UK driving licence

Tax compliance experience

Team player

Job description

Tax Compliance Assistant

Department: Tax

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Carlisle

Description

About Us

Build something exceptional, with us...

Our ambition is clear and openly bold.

Armstrong Watson is on a journey to more than double our turnover by 2030, through disciplined organic growth, the attraction of outstanding talent, and the selective acquisition of like‑minded firms.

But growth alone is not the goal.

Reputation is.

And reputation is earned, not inherited.

Our strategic intent is simple to say and hard to deliver.

To become the most respected adviser to privately owned businesses in the North and the UK.

The firm business owners talk about.

The firm lawyers and bankers recommend without hesitation.

To achieve this, we are building the best Accounting and Financial Advisory firm to deal with, not just in the North, but across the UK. Exceptional service, deep expertise, trusted relationships, and absolute reliability define everything we do. These are not slogans; they are standards we hold ourselves to every day.

At our core, we exist for one reason, to help our clients achieve prosperity, a secure future, and peace of mind.

This strategy sets the direction.

Our people, our values‑led culture, and our standards will deliver it.

We are looking for people who want more than the next job. People who care deeply about:

• Standards and professionalism
• Doing work they are proud to put their name to
• Building long‑term client relationships
• Being part of a firm with real momentum and intent

If you want to grow with a business that is ambitious, values‑driven, and serious about excellence, Armstrong Watson offers opportunity and expectation in equal measure.

What you will find here:

• A firm with clear direction and momentum
• Clients who value advice and relationships
• Colleagues who care about doing things properly
• A culture built on Passion, Trust, Humanity and Honesty
• Genuine opportunity to shape your career as the firm grows

This is our moment, and our vision is clear, to build something genuinely remarkable.

The Role

We are now recruiting for a Tax Compliance Assistant to join our office in either Carlisle, Penrith, West Cumbria or Leeds, and be part of the wider Tax Service Line.

The main elements of this role will include:

• Being responsible for entering tax information into the relevant sections of our Tax software ready for review by a Tax Compliance Manager
• Assisting with complex areas within their portfolio, including Profit Sharing, Farmers Averaging Claims, CGT computations etc
• Sending reminders to clients for required / missing information
• Reporting any HMRC compliance enquiry notices to the Tax Compliance Manager
• Providing support and training on Tax data entry to Tax Compliance Trainees

Please note that will be accepting candidates from agency suppliers in connection with this vacancy.

The Candidate

In order to fulfil the responsibilities of the position, we would like candidates to be / have:

• ATT qualified (desirable) but "Qualified by Experience" candidates will also be considered for this position
• A full UK Driving Licence
• Experience of working in an Accounting /Tax Compliance capacity at an Accountancy Practice
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment
• A dedicated team player and willing to assist colleagues within the team where possible
• Able to prioritise workloads under strict deadlines and work well under pressure
• Able to use initiatives and have great organisation/problem solving skills
• Keen to become part of a dynamic team

The Benefits

In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes:

• Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection
• Competitive Annual Leave entitlement & Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year
• Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working
• Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health)
• Paid flu jabs and eye tests
• Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client)
• Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral
• Investment towards Continuous Professional Development (CPD), which includes access to comprehensive training courses and materials
• Paid professional membership fees

In addition to all the benefits you would expect from an award winning employer, you will be given the utmost encouragement and support to develop your career further.

When you're with us... we're with you.