Tax Compliance Assistant, Carlisle or Leeds

Ready to build your career in tax within a supportive team that will invest in your development?

We’re looking for a Tax Compliance Assistant to join a growing Tax team, with opportunities available in Carlisle or Leeds. You’ll gain hands-on experience across a varied portfolio of tax compliance work while developing your technical knowledge and professional skills.

What we can offer you
● Competitive salary
● Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover 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
● 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. 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

Your responsibilities as a Tax Compliance Assistant
As a Tax Compliance Assistant, you’ll be responsible for accurately entering tax information into specialist tax software, preparing client records for review by the Tax Compliance Manager. You’ll support more complex areas within your portfolio, including profit sharing, while contacting clients to obtain any outstanding information required to complete their tax affairs.

You’ll also identify and report any HMRC compliance enquiry notices to the Tax Compliance Manager and provide guidance and training to Tax Compliance Trainees on tax data entry processes.

Requirements
You will have previous experience working in an accounting or tax compliance role within an accountancy practice, with an ATT qualification desirable, although candidates who are qualified by experience will also be considered. You’ll be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities and delivering high-quality work to strict deadlines. A proactive and organised approach is essential, alongside strong problem-solving skills and the confidence to use your own initiative. You’ll also be a collaborative team player who is happy to support colleagues and contribute to a dynamic working environment.

A full UK driving licence is required for this position.