Tax Assistant - Compliance, Data & Systems in Luton

Have experience working with finance systems, data, and controls, ideally within a tax environment.

Enjoy collaborating with others, supporting process improvements, and working with data to drive accuracy and efficiency.

Can be in our fantastic Luton head office 3 x per week.

THE TEAM

The Group Tax team is a collaborative and high-performing part of easyJet’s wider Finance function, made up of dedicated specialists across all areas of tax. You’ll be joining a team that values partnership, innovation, and continuous improvement as we support the business through transformation and growth.

THE ROLE

As a Tax Assistant – Compliance, Data & Systems, you will play a key role in supporting high-quality tax compliance across the group, with a strong focus on financial systems, data integrity, process optimisation, and controls. This is an exciting opportunity to join a tax function undergoing finance and ERP transformation, where tax is becoming increasingly data-driven, automated, and embedded within business processes.

• Assist with indirect tax compliance, including VAT returns, ticket tax filings, and related reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Gather and prepare data required for filings, working closely with senior team members and external advisors.
• Extract, review, and process data from ERP, ticketing, and finance systems, checking for accuracy and flagging issues.
• Help document tax processes and support basic control checks, including transaction testing and reconciliations.
• Assist in monitoring data quality and identifying areas where processes or controls can be improved.
• Support system changes and testing, helping ensure tax requirements are captured during ERP and finance transformation projects.
• Help prepare test data, document issues, and support the team during system implementations and upgrades.
• Contribute to the automation of processes and development of simple tools, such as Excel-based checks and Microsoft Power suite applications.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual work and improve efficiency in compliance processes.
• Work with finance, commercial, and operational teams to respond to tax-related queries and gain an understanding of how business activities and systems impact indirect tax and ticket taxes.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Strong data literacy and attention to detail, with the ability to accurately extract, review, and reconcile data across systems.
• Awareness of finance processes and a controls mindset, supporting compliance and identifying potential risks.
• Curiosity and drive to improve processes through simplification, standardisation, or automation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and build an understanding of how business activities impact tax outcomes.
• Ability to establish, follow, and improve finance processes and controls.
• Understanding of finance systems, data, and automation.
• Current experience or knowledge of UK and European indirect taxes is ideal but not essential.
• Educated to degree level and committed to obtaining an appropriate professional qualification, such as the Diploma in Tax Technology.
• Solid skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Power suite.

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN

• Competitive base salary.
• Up to 20% bonus.
• 25 days holiday.
• BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes.
• 7% pension.
• Life Assurance.
• Flexible benefits package.
• Excellent staff travel benefits.

PRAGMATICALITIES

This full-time role will be based in Luton, and will be 40 hours per week, with some occasional travel required. We support hybrid working and we spend 60% of our time per month in the office.

REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS

At easyJet, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse customers we serve across Europe. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you require specific adjustments or support during the application or recruitment process, such as extra time for assessments or accessible interview locations, please contact us at ma.recruitment@easyjet.com. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation.