Personal Tax Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Newcastle upon Tyne
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£27,500 / year
CATEGORY
Accounting
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Personal Tax Tax Returns Excel Xero Client Communication Attention to Detail

FULL DESCRIPTION

Fantastic opportunity for a Personal Tax Assistant to join a prominent, well-established firm of Chartered Accountants based in Newcastle.

As a Personal Tax Assistant, you will be responsible for:

  • Working closely with clients to ensure accurate and timely submission of personal and partnership tax returns.
  • Playing a key role in preparing for the upcoming Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self-Assessment (ITSA) changes, helping clients transition smoothly to digital record-keeping and quarterly reporting.

To qualify for this Personal Tax Assistant role, ideally you will meet the following:

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a personal tax role within an accountancy firm or similar
  • Willingness to learn and progress
  • Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
  • Confident communicator with a client-focused approach
  • Experience of Excel spreadsheets
  • Experience of Xero is preferable (but not essential)

What’s on offer?

  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Annual leave increasing with length of service
  • Birthday off work
  • Team development days
  • A Better Health at work policy with numerous health activities and campaigns throughout the year
  • Four Day Working Week and Flexible Working Hours
  • Paid time off to volunteer and help the community in a way you are passionate about
  • Receive structured training and guidance from our senior leadership team
  • Study support
  • Salary from £25,000 to £27,500

If you are interested in this Personal Tax Assistant position or would like any further information, please contact Leah Mason-Wilson at IPS Finance.

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