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Tax Assistant

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BDO UK LLP

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United Kingdom , Gatwick ▼

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IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

Our tax professionals draw on their comprehensive experience to deliver businesses industry-leading insights and innovation. Our tax services include advice on employment taxation and international tax, transaction support for mergers and acquisitions, VAT services, expatriate tax advice and more. There are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team, from meeting evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation. We’ll support you all the way, with opportunities to share knowledge and perspectives at all levels. If you’re after a career that will excite and surprise you, we’ll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Whatever your definition of success, we’ll support you to identify and achieve it. Together, we’ll contribute to the growth of both our clients, our teams and the firm.

Job Responsibility:

  • Supporting the preparation of UK and overseas VAT returns using client-provided data
  • Processing and validating transactional data using Excel and internal systems
  • Assisting with data collection, reconciliation, and basic sense-checking
  • Uploading information to tax authority portals and internal systems
  • Maintaining clear and accurate records in line with internal procedures
  • Working to agreed deadlines and escalating issues where appropriate
  • Collaborating with senior team members and following established compliance processes
  • Supporting communications with tax authorities (including HMRC)

Requirements:

  • Comfortable working with data and repetitive tasks with a high level of accuracy
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Organised and able to manage multiple tasks to deadlines with support
  • Willing to learn and develop an understanding of VAT compliance
  • Communicates clearly and professionally
  • Motivated to build relationships within the Gatwick office and wider team
  • Interest in tax, VAT, or accounting
  • Basic understanding of Excel (e.g. using formulas, filtering, reconciling data)
  • Experience using IT systems or working with structured data
  • Previous experience in an office, administrative, or data-focused role

Nice to have:

  • Interest in tax, VAT, or accounting
  • Basic understanding of Excel
  • Experience using IT systems or working with structured data
  • Previous experience in an office, administrative, or data-focused role
What we offer:
  • Health and wellness programmes
  • Pension plan
  • Private medical
  • Income protection plan
  • Holidays (ability to purchase up to 10 days of additional leave)
  • Bike to work scheme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 10, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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