Assistant Tax Accountant

Job description

We are seeking an Assistant Tax Accountant to join our Clients Tax Team on a temporary contract through to 31st December 2026 with the possibility of extension. Reporting to the Senior Tax Manager, you will support UK and international indirect tax compliance and employer duty reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly UK and international VAT returns
• Checking invoices for VAT accuracy and compliance
• Performing reconciliations (including Benefits in Kind) and posting journals
• Reviewing SAP reports and conducting data analysis
• Supporting P11D, PAYE Settlement Agreements and STBV reporting
• Assisting with general tax compliance and ad hoc duties

About You

• VAT experience/exposure is essential
• Experience with invoice checking, reconciliations and data analysis
• Confident using Excel
• SAP experience desirable
• Able to use your own logic and initiative
• Qualified, part-qualified, studying, or qualified by experience (AAT or ATT)
• Comfortable working as part of a team in a hybrid environment

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

East Coker

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Salary indication

£16.00 Per Hour

Published at

25-03-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English