Tax Consultant

Tax Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a confident and motivated individual to join a growing Tax Compliance team. This role involves working closely with clients to ensure the accurate and timely submission of personal and partnership tax returns, while also supporting the transition to Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self-Assessment (ITSA).

You will play a key role in helping clients adapt to digital record-keeping and quarterly reporting requirements.

What's on offer:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (full-time equivalent), with additional leave accrued from year three
• Your birthday off each year
• Regular team development days
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing programme
• Four-day working week and flexible working hours (upon successful completion of probation)
• Paid volunteering leave to support causes important to you
• Structured training and ongoing support from senior leadership
• A supportive environment focused on growth, learning and innovation
• ATT study support for the right candidate

About you:

• A proactive, growth-oriented mindset
• Positive and professional approach
• Strong client focus with a commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Resilient and able to manage competing priorities
• Ability to build strong professional relationships
• Motivated to continuously improve and make a positive impact
• A collaborative team player

Key requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a personal tax role within an accountancy practice or similar
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident communicator with a client-focused approach
• Experience using Excel spreadsheets
• Experience with Xero (desirable, but not essential)
• Willingness to learn and progress within the role
• Hours: Full-time, permanent (36.5 hours per week)

Location: Chester-le-Street

Salary: £25,000 - £27,500