Tax Assistant

  • Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment
  • Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
  • Oct 08, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Tax Assistant to join my clients team in their Newcastle offices.

The Role

• Preparing and submitting personal and partnership tax returns.

• Assisting with corporate tax compliance work.

• Supporting the delivery of tax advisory projects.

• Liaising with clients to obtain information and resolve queries.

• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with relevant tax legislation and deadlines.

• Assisting with tax planning assignments and research as required.

• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with clients and colleagues.

Essential Skills & Experience

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a personal tax role within an accountancy practice or similar environment.

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

• Experience using Microsoft Excel.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A client-focused approach with the ability to build strong working relationships.

• A willingness to learn and develop professionally.

Desirable

• Experience using Xero.

• Currently studying towards, or interested in studying towards, ATT or a relevant tax qualification.

Benefits

• Four-Day Working Week and Flexible Working Hours (subject to successful completion of probation).

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Additional annual leave entitlement based on length of service.

• Birthday leave.

• Paid volunteering time.

• Team development days.

• Health and wellbeing initiatives.

• Structured training and support from experienced professionals.

• ATT study support for the right candidate.

• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful