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Tax Assistant

Solihullgbvia direct
// Job Type
Full Time
// Salary
Not disclosed
// Posted
2 months ago
// Work Mode
hybrid

About the Role

  • Gain hands-on experience in VAT and CIS within a large national business.
  • A great step into a more technical and rewarding tax role.
About Our Client

Our client is a growing UK housebuilder formed from two well-established brands, delivering high-quality, sustainable homes across the country. With a strong focus on innovation and accessibility, the business is committed to improving the housing market while continuing to expand its national footprint, offering excellent long-term career opportunities within its finance team.

Job Description
  • Prepare and submit accurate VAT returns across multiple entities within statutory deadlines
  • Review invoices to ensure correct VAT treatment and maintain supporting documentation
  • Complete VAT reclaims and support compliance processes
  • Review payment runs and manual payments for CIS compliance
  • Prepare and submit CIS returns in line with deadlines
  • Support internal stakeholders with VAT and CIS related queries
  • Perform monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations for tax-related accounts
  • Conduct sampling of expense claims to ensure policy compliance
  • Assist with PAYE Settlement Agreement reporting and data gathering
  • Support the Tax Manager with audits, reporting and ad hoc analysis
The Successful Applicant
  • Experience within finance, such as Accounts Assistant, Payroll, Purchase Ledger or similar
  • Exposure to reconciliations, including bank reconciliations
  • Basic understanding of VAT and/or CIS, although full training will be provided
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Good communication skills with the ability to work across multiple teams
  • Proactive approach with strong problem-solving ability
  • Experience within construction or property would be advantageous but not essential
  • Familiarity with COINS would be beneficial, but not required

This role would particularly suit:

  • An Accounts Assistant looking to specialise in tax
  • A Payroll professional with exposure to CIS
  • A Purchase Ledger or Subcontract Ledger Clerk ready to step up
What's on Offer
  • Competitive salary depending on experience
  • Hybrid working model within a UK-wide finance function
  • Bonus scheme
  • 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Holiday buy scheme
  • Company pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Full training and support to develop tax expertise (including VAT and CIS)
  • Clear progression within a growing finance team

Contact

Jamal Ganiyu

Quote job ref

JN-062026-7039087

Phone number

+441212309387

Job summary
  • Job function
  • Tax
  • Subsector
  • Tax In House
  • Sector
  • Business Services
  • Location
  • Solihull
  • Contract type
  • Permanent
  • Consultant name
  • Jamal Ganiyu
  • Consultant phone
  • +441212309387
  • Job reference
  • JN-062026-7039087

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