Tax Assistant

Location Newcastle upon Tyne
Discipline: Public Practice
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £25,000 to £27,500
Contact name: Laura Olsen

Contact email: laura@sirecruitment.com
Job ref: 23485
Published: about 9 hours ago

​Tax Assistant

Location: Newcastle

Type: Full-Time / Permanent (36.5 hours per week)

Salary: £25,000 – £27,500

We are looking for a confident and motivated Tax Assistant to join our Tax Compliance team. You will work closely with clients to ensure the accurate and timely submission of personal and partnership tax returns. You’ll also play a key role in preparing clients for the upcoming Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self-Assessment (ITSA) changes, helping them transition smoothly to digital record-keeping and quarterly reporting.

What We Offer:

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with additional leave after three years)

  • Your birthday off each year

  • Team development days and ongoing learning opportunities

  • Flexible working hours and a Four-Day Working Week after probation

  • Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about

  • Health and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

  • Structured training and guidance from our senior leadership team

  • A culture that values growth, learning, and innovation

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare personal and partnership tax returns

  • Support clients with MTD for ITSA compliance

  • Liaise with clients to gather information and answer queries

  • Maintain accurate records and assist with general tax compliance tasks

What We’re Looking For:

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a personal tax role within an accountancy firm or similar

  • Willingness to learn and progress within the team

  • Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

  • Confident communicator with a client-focused approach

  • Experience with Excel; Xero experience is desirable but not essential

  • ATT study support available for the right candidate

If you are client-focused, proactive, and ready to grow your tax career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, this is the role for you.