TAX ASSISTANT PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY LOCATION: Hillsborough, Northern Ireland Benefits: Subsidised Private Medical Cover; Life Assurance Scheme, Contributory Pension, 35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays) GRAHAM operates in a busy and varied tax environment and is recruiting a Tax Assistant to support its in-house tax team. This role is suitable for a graduate or early career candidate, as well as those with some prior experience, who are looking to build a career in tax within an in-house environment. The Tax Assistant will support the Group Head of Tax and Tax Managers in day-to-day tax compliance and advisory activities across the Group's UK and ROI operations. The role offers exposure to a range of tax areas and the opportunity to develop technical and commercial knowledge within a supportive team environment. Key Responsibilities: Assist in gathering and preparing information for VAT returns. Assist in the preparation and review of VAT return workings. Support the review of temporary worker arrangements and related data gathering. Assist in reviewing subcontractor tax pre-qualification questionnaires. Support the preparation of the PSA return. Provide support with external audits and statutory account disclosures. Gather and organise information for UK and ROI corporation tax computations. Assist with tracking quarterly corporation tax instalment payments. Assist the tax team in responding to tax-related queries across the Group. The role provides on-the-job training across VAT, corporation tax and employment taxes, with exposure to both UK and ROI tax matters. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced tax professionals. Support will be provided for professional development, including working towards the ATT qualification where appropriate. This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Tax Assistant and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals. Person Specification Essential Degree in accounting, finance or related discipline, or relevant experience Strong numerical and analytical skills. Good communication and people skills. Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Ability to prioritise work and manage deadlines. Willingness to learn and develop a career in tax Desirable Previous experience in a finance or tax environment VAT or broader tax experience. Working towards or interested in a professional tax qualification (e.g. ATT). Experience in the construction sector Our Commitment: At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to making our policies and guidance accessible to all applicants and employees. If you need this document in an alternative format, such as large print, audio, or braille, please contact us at: Email: [email protected] Phone: As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please contact Louise Hunter, Resourcing Manager, at: Email: [email protected] Phone: We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance. A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request. GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant's experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. 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