Tax Assistant - Compliance, Data & Systems

Tax Assistant - Compliance, Data & Systems

As a Tax Assistant you will support high quality tax compliance across the group, focusing on financial systems, data integrity, process optimisation and controls.

Responsibilities

• Assist with indirect tax compliance - VAT returns, ticket tax filings and related reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Gather and prepare data required for filings, working closely with senior team members and external advisors.
• Extract, review and process data from ERP, ticketing and finance systems, checking for accuracy and flagging issues.
• Help document tax processes and support basic control checks, including transaction testing and reconciliations.
• Monitor data quality and identify areas where processes or controls can be improved.
• Support system changes and testing to ensure tax requirements are captured during ERP and finance transformation projects.
• Prepare test data, document issues and support the team during system implementations and upgrades.
• Contribute to the automation of processes and development of simple tools, such as Excel based checks and Microsoft Power suite applications.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual work and improve efficiency in compliance processes.
• Work with finance, commercial and operational teams to respond to tax related queries and understand how business activities and systems impact indirect tax and ticket taxes.

Qualifications

• Strong data literacy and attention to detail, able to accurately extract, review and reconcile data across systems.
• Aware of finance processes with a controls mindset, supporting compliance and identifying potential risks.
• Curious and driven to improve processes through simplification, standardisation or automation.
• Effective collaboration with stakeholders and understanding of how business activities impact tax outcomes.
• Ability to establish, follow and improve finance processes and controls.
• Understanding of finance systems, data and automation.
• UK and European indirect tax experience or knowledge is ideal but not essential.
• Degree level education and commitment to obtain a relevant professional qualification, such as the Diploma in Tax Technology.
• Solid skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Power suite.

What You'll Get

• Up to 20% bonus
• 25 days holiday
• BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes
• Life Assurance
• Flexible benefits package
• Excellent staff travel benefits

Practicalities

This full time role will be based in Luton, is 40 hours per week, with some occasional travel required. We support hybrid working, spending approximately 60% of time in the office.

Reasonable Adjustments

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and will provide reasonable adjustments such as extra time for assessments or accessible interview locations. Contact for support during the recruitment process.

Business Area: Finance

Primary Location: Luton