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Tax Assistant

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Gillespie Recruitment

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United Kingdom , Chester-Le-Street/Jesmond

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Salary:

25000.00 - 27000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Are you a Tax Assistant who wants more than just compliance work? Do you enjoy building real, trusted relationships with clients – not just processing numbers? Are you looking for a role where learning, growth, and doing the right thing truly matter? Gillespie Recruitment are delighted to be working with a highly respected, forward‑thinking accountancy practice to recruit a Tax Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for a personal tax professional who values quality, integrity, and continuous development within a supportive and people‑led environment. This role sits within a growing Tax Compliance team, supporting private individuals and partnerships while playing a key part in the transition to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self‑Assessment (MTD ITSA). You’ll be joining an organisation that is passionate about innovation, flexibility, and creating meaningful connections with both clients and colleagues.

Job Responsibility:

  • Preparing and submitting personal and partnership tax returns
  • Supporting clients with tax queries and compliance requirements
  • Ensuring deadlines are met accurately and efficiently
  • Assisting clients with the transition to MTD ITSA and digital reporting
  • Building strong, professional relationships with clients
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues across the practice
  • Maintaining high standards of accuracy, organisation, and confidentiality
  • Contributing positively to team culture and continuous improvement

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a personal tax role within an accountancy firm or similar environment
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
  • Confident communicator with a client‑focused approach
  • Experience using Excel
  • Experience with Xero is beneficial (but not essential)
  • Willingness to learn, develop, and progress your career in tax
What we offer:
  • Permanent, full‑time role (36.5 hours per week)
  • Salary of £25,000 – £27,500 (depending on experience)
  • Hybrid working across Chester‑le‑Street / Jesmond
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with additional accrual)
  • Your birthday off every year
  • Four‑day working week and flexible hours (after probation)
  • Paid volunteering time to support causes you care about
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives and team development days
  • A progressive, inclusive, and forward‑thinking working environment

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 04, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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