The organisation needed a detail-orientated Tax Assistant to support its busy finance team in Southampton. The role provided technical and administrative support across tax compliance, particularly focusing on partner self-assessment returns, HMRC queries, and maintaining accurate financial records.
Core responsibilities
The position involved preparing and submitting tax returns, liaising with HMRC, and assisting with partnership accounts and LLP computations. It also required maintaining detailed partner records, providing administrative support to the Tax Manager, and staying up to date with changes in tax regulations to ensure compliance.
Skills and experience required
The business was seeking a candidate with either experience in tax or accounting, or someone working towards qualifications such as ATT, CTA, or AAT. Knowledge of HMRC systems, accuracy with data, and strong analytical skills were important, alongside the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and external bodies.
Value to the business
This role provided essential support to the finance function by ensuring compliance with tax regulations, managing partner accounts effectively, and strengthening the wider tax team. It reflects the type of specialist finance and tax recruitment we regularly manage in Southampton, Guildford, Worthing and across Surrey and Sussex.
