Key responsibilities
* 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), such as making and logging telephone calls, submitting information, and tracking responses
About you
* Is comfortable working with data and repetitive tasks with a high level of accuracy
* Has strong attention to detail and takes pride in producing reliable work
* Is organised and able to manage multiple tasks to deadlines with support
* Is willing to learn and develop an understanding of VAT compliance
* Communicates clearly and professionally with colleagues
* Is motivated to build relationships within the Gatwick office and wider team
Experience and skills (helpful but not essential)
* An 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
Rewards & Benefits
We offer a wide range of core and voluntary benefits, with a few examples below.
* Health and Wellness Programmes
* Pension Plan: A Group Personal Pension Plan, with matched employer contributions.
* Private Medical: Access to private medical treatment for you and your family.
* Income Protection Plan: Provides a proportion of your basic salary if you suffer a loss of earnings because of illness or injury.
* Holidays: Our holiday benefit enables you to purchase up to 10 days of additional leave.
* Bike to work scheme: A convenient, environmentally friendly and tax-effective way to acquire a bike for travelling to and from work.
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