Tax Assistant

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the preparation of UK and overseas VAT returns using client‑provided data
• Processing and validating transactional data using Excel and internal systems
• Assisting with data collection, reconciliation, and basic sense‑checking
• Uploading information to tax authority portals and internal systems
• Maintaining clear and accurate records in line with internal procedures
• Working to agreed deadlines and escalating issues where appropriate
• Collaborating with senior team members and following established compliance processes
• Supporting communications with tax authorities (including HMRC), such as making and logging telephone calls, submitting information, and tracking responses

• Is comfortable working with data and repetitive tasks with a high level of accuracy
• Has strong attention to detail and takes pride in producing reliable work
• Is organised and able to manage multiple tasks to deadlines with support
• Is willing to learn and develop an understanding of VAT compliance
• Communicates clearly and professionally with colleagues
• Is motivated to build relationships within the Gatwick office and wider team

• An interest in tax, VAT, or accounting
• Basic understanding of Excel (e.g. using formulas, filtering, reconciling data)
• Experience using IT systems or working with structured data
• Previous experience in an office, administrative, or data‑focused role

We offer a wide range of core and voluntary benefits, with a few examples below.

• Health and Wellness Programmes
• Pension Plan: A Group Personal Pension Plan, with matched employer contributions.
• Private Medical:
  Access to private medical treatment for you and your family.
• Income Protection Plan:
  Provides a proportion of your basic salary if you suffer a loss of earnings because of illness or injury.
• Holidays:
  Our holiday benefit enables you to purchase up to 10 days of additional leave.
• Bike to work scheme: A convenient, environmentally friendly and tax-effective way to acquire a bike for travelling to and from work.