Your new company A well-established financial services company with a strong national presence is seeking a Tax Assistant to join its in-house tax team in Leeds. The company is known for delivering high-quality financial advice and wealth management services to a diverse client base. With a collaborative culture and a commitment to professional development, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in tax. This is an exciting opportunity as you'll be the first new hire as the in-house tax team scales, reporting directly to the lead tax consultant, providing both rapid learning and strong career development potential. Your new role As a Tax Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting clients and advisers with personal tax compliance matters. Your responsibilities will include preparing annual self-assessment tax returns, calculating tax liabilities, handling queries from HMRC and clients and researching tax legislation. You will also be responsible for safeguarding client data and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role you will need: - Strong communication and client-facing skills - A good working knowledge of the UK self-assessment tax system - The ability to process financial and legal information accurately and efficiently - Confidence in responding to client queries and working to tight deadlines - A proactive attitude towards learning and compliance What you'll get in return This tax assistant job in Leeds offers a competitive salary of up to £35000 plus a range of benefits including an 8% bonus opportunity paid annually. What you need to do now If you're interested in this Tax Assistant job in Leeds, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays