Job title: Assistant Tax Manager / Tax Accountant
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: London, UK
Job published: 13/10/2025
Job ID: 38914
Contact name: Mark Burgess, Richard Barker
Phone number: +441962442045, +441962442040
Contact email: mark@talentlocker.co.uk, richard@talentlocker.co.uk

Job Description

Job Title: Tax Accountant / Assistant Tax Manager
Location: London (Hybrid)
Rate: £500 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract Type: Contract (initial 6 months term, with potential for extension or permanent opportunity)

Overview:
We are currently recruiting for a Tax Accountant / Assistant Tax Manager on behalf of a global professional services organisation. This hybrid role is based in London and sits within a collaborative UK tax team. It offers a great opportunity to work in a well-established, supportive environment with scope for future development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare UK corporate tax returns, tax provisions, reconciliations, and financial analyses
  • Support US tax reporting and associated year-end obligations
  • Conduct risk reviews and assist in tax planning and process improvements
  • Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders including auditors and tax advisors
  • Assist in enhancing tax compliance controls, governance, and reporting

Ideal Candidate:

  • Qualified (ATT, CTA, ACA, ACCA, HMRC equivalent or by experience)
  • Strong technical knowledge in UK Corporation Tax and experience with US tax reporting
  • Confident in using Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and tax software (e.g., OneSource or AlphaTax)
  • Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and organised
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or within a team

Working Arrangement:

  • Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
  • Hybrid working model, with occasional travel to sites across London
  • May involve working one weekend annually to support year-end US tax reporting