Tax Assistant

Tax Assistant

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover)

Working Pattern: Hybrid and flexible working available following probation

Holiday: 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing with service by up to 5 additional days.

Looking for Your Next Opportunity in Tax?

Are you an experienced Tax Assistant looking to develop your career within a supportive and growing accountancy practice?

We are currently recruiting for a Tax Assistant to join a collaborative tax team based in Durham on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a varied portfolio of personal and corporate tax work, develop your technical knowledge and work alongside experienced professionals who will support your ongoing development.

The Role

As Tax Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of high-quality tax compliance services to a varied client portfolio.

Working as part of an experienced and supportive team, you'll be involved in personal and corporate tax matters, company secretarial duties and wider compliance activities, ensuring work is completed accurately and within deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing personal tax returns for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Assisting with the preparation of corporation tax returns.
• Supporting the preparation and submission of P11D forms.
• Undertaking company secretarial work and maintaining statutory records.
• Providing administrative and compliance support to the wider tax team.
• Ensuring all work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.

About You

We're keen to hear from candidates who have:

• At least two years' experience working within an accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing personal tax and/or corporate tax compliance work.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills, with a strong focus on client service.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good written, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills; experience using CCH would be advantageous.
• Currently working towards ATT, or a willingness to study towards the qualification.
• A full UK driving licence would be beneficial.
• We're looking for someone who takes pride in delivering quality work, enjoys working collaboratively and is keen to continue developing their tax knowledge and experience.

What's on Offer?

You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative team where professional development is encouraged and your contribution is valued.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid working following probation (80:20 office/home split).
• Flexible working options.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Pension scheme.
• Group life assurance (four times annual salary).
• Birthday day off.
• Option to buy and sell additional annual leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee benefits platform offering discounts, cashback, GP and prescription services.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Social events and team activities.
• Free parking.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Tax Assistant looking for your next opportunity, this is a great chance to develop your skills, gain further experience across personal and corporate tax and become part of a welcoming and supportive team.