ICONIC RESOURCING LTD
Tax Assistant
Part-Time | Permanent | Flexible Working | West Lothian
A well-established and friendly Accountancy Practice is looking to appoint an experienced Tax Assistant to join their close-knit team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for a flexible, long-term role within a supportive and people-focused environment.
The Role
You will play a key role within the tax team, supporting a varied portfolio of clients across personal tax compliance and general tax administration. The role offers a broad mix of responsibilities and regular client interaction.
Typical duties will include:
- Preparation of personal tax returns
- Tax Planning
- Liaising directly with clients via phone, email, and in person
- Managing HMRC correspondence and queries
- Supporting with capital gains tax and ad hoc tax-related work
- Chasing client information and ensuring deadlines are met
- Assisting with wider tax administration and project work as required
There may also be opportunities to become involved in broader tax planning work over time, depending on experience and interest.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Previous experience within personal tax in an accountancy practice environment
- At least 3 years’ relevant experience
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage workloads independently
- Confidence communicating with clients and building relationships
- A proactive and collaborative approach
- Good attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Experience with tax/accountancy software would be beneficial, although training can be provided. Formal tax or accounting qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential.
What’s on Offer?
- Part-time permanent opportunity (16–25 hours per week)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Salary circa £29,000–£35,000 pro rata, depending on experience
- Pension and additional benefits
- Long-term career stability within a supportive team environment
- On-site parking
At Iconic Resourcing, we understand that not all candidates will meet every desired qualification or skill listed for the job positions posted on behalf of our clients. However, if you believe you can add value to the role despite having a slightly different experience from what we've identified, we would be thrilled to learn more about you.
Iconic Resourcing is committed to partnering with clients who share our values of inclusivity and diversity. We work with many businesses that recognise the importance of creating a welcoming and respectful workplace for all employees. As an equal opportunities employer, we treat all applications fairly and equally. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments required. To view all of our Iconic Jobs across Scotland, please visit our website.
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