GRAHAM operates in a busy and varied tax environment and is recruiting a Tax Assistant to support its in-house tax team.
This role is suitable for a graduate or early career candidate, as well as those with some prior experience, who are looking to build a career in tax within an in-house environment.
The Tax Assistant will support the Group Head of Tax and Tax Managers in day-to-day tax compliance and advisory activities across the Group’s UK and ROI operations.
The role offers exposure to a range of tax areas and the opportunity to develop technical and commercial knowledge within a supportive team environment.
Key responsibilities
- Assist in gathering and preparing information for VAT returns.
- Assist in the preparation and review of VAT return workings.
- Support the review of temporary worker arrangements and related data gathering.
- Assist in reviewing subcontractor tax pre-qualification questionnaires.
- Support the preparation of the PSA return.
- Provide support with external audits and statutory account disclosures.
- Gather and organise information for UK and ROI corporation tax computations.
- Assist with tracking quarterly corporation tax instalment payments.
- Assist the tax team in responding to tax-related queries across the Group.
The role provides on-the-job training across VAT, corporation tax and employment taxes, with exposure to both UK and ROI tax matters. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced tax professionals.
Support will be provided for professional development, including working towards the ATT qualification where appropriate.
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Tax Assistant and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.
About you
- Degree in accounting, finance or related discipline, or relevant experience
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Good communication and people skills.
- Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Ability to prioritise work and manage deadlines.
- Willingness to learn and develop a career in tax
Desirable
- Previous experience in a finance or tax environment
- VAT or broader tax experience.
- Working towards or interested in a professional tax qualification (e.g. ATT).
- Experience in the construction sector
