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Assistant Tax Accountant
Location: Liverpool
Salary: £35,000
Full-time | Permanent
Accountable Recruitment are working with a respected housing provider in the North West to recruit an Assistant Tax Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong tax knowledge and prior experience within the housing sector to contribute to a growing, values-led organisation.
About the Role:
Reporting into the Tax Accountnt you'll play a key role in supporting tax compliance across the Group, including VAT, CIS and Corporation Tax. This is a role that blends technical tax expertise with sector-specific knowledge and requires someone who can work collaboratively with internal teams and external advisors to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across the organisation's tax function.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in preparing and submitting tax returns (VAT, CIS, Corporation Tax) across the Group
Support the delivery of annual Group tax computations
Ensure tax advice is implemented effectively within Group companies
Review and improve tax processes and internal controls
Collaborate with internal departments and build effective relationships with HMRC and external advisors
Keep up to date with changes in tax legislation, particularly in relation to social housing
Assist in maintaining financial systems to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
What We're Looking For:
AAT qualified or part-qualified accountant (or equivalent)
Strong understanding of UK tax, particularly within a social housing environment (essential)
Previous experience preparing tax returns and working in a complex organisation
High level of IT literacy, especially with accounting systems and process automation
Strong communication skills and the ability to explain financial matters to non-financial colleagues
