At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with VAT returns, tax compliance, and support tax professionals on exciting projects.
- Company: Join a supportive in-house tax team with experienced professionals.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, generous leave, study support, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Great opportunity for long-term career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Kickstart your tax career with hands-on experience and professional development.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualification or practical tax experience; strong analytical and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established in-house tax team and develop your career within a supportive environment. Working alongside experienced tax professionals, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of UK and ROI tax matters while receiving professional study support and ongoing development opportunities.
Benefits
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Full professional study support
- Private healthcare scheme
- Enhanced employer pension contribution
- Life assurance cover
- Professional membership support
- Access to employee discount schemes
About You
- Relevant third-level qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related field
- Alternatively, relevant practical tax experience
- Part-qualified tax professional or keen to pursue a tax qualification
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite
- Able to manage deadlines and prioritise workload effectively
- Motivated to build a long-term career in tax
About Your New Role
- Always
- Assisting with VAT return preparation and supporting calculations
- Gathering information for corporation tax computations
- Supporting tax compliance activities across the business
- Maintaining accurate tax records and documentation
- Assisting with tax-related queries from internal stakeholders
- Often
- Supporting employment tax reporting requirements
- Assisting with subcontractor tax compliance processes
- Tracking corporation tax payment schedules
- Supporting tax audits and statutory reporting requirements
- Working alongside senior tax professionals on tax projects
- Occasionally
- Assisting with tax research and technical projects
- Supporting process improvement initiatives
- Contributing to wider tax planning activities
- Participating in professional development and training
- Never
- Be expected to deal with complex tax matters without support and guidance
- Be asked to explain corporation tax legislation to a room full of toddlers
Tax Assistant in Belfast employer: Downey Osborne Limited
At Downey Osborne, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters growth and collaboration. With competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and the potential for hybrid working arrangements, we ensure our employees are well-supported in their roles. Our commitment to team-building activities and process improvements creates a culture where every team member can thrive and contribute meaningfully to our mission in the infrastructure and energy sectors across Ireland and the UK.
