Assistant Tax Accountant

Job Title: Assistant Tax Accountant

Company: Exertis UK

Salary: Up to £32,500 base salary DOE

Location: Burnley, BB12 7BF (hybrid working, Monday to Friday, 9 am–5:30 pm)

Contract Type: Permanent

Description:

Are you looking to take your career to the next level in a fast-paced, supportive, and rewarding environment? Join our team at Exertis UK as an Assistant Tax Accountant, where you’ll work within the Financial Planning & Analysis Team, and wider Core Finance team, collaborating with experienced professionals who are passionate about driving financial excellence and delivering impactful results across the business.

As part of the team, you’ll:

• Prepare and submit UK and International VAT Returns, ensuring accurate and timely filing while managing related queries and reconciling all tax-related balance sheet accounts.

• Support wider tax compliance activities, including Employment Tax, Intrastat, PPT, FHDDS and conduct control-based checks (e.g. drop shipments, VAT registrations, export clearances and duty reviews).

• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders such as HMRC, auditors and tax advisors to ensure effective tax compliance, issue resolution and implementation of best practices.

• Contribute to tax improvements, stay current with tax legislation changes, investigate ad-hoc tax matters and assist with automation and efficiency initiatives within the finance function.

Why Join Exertis?

At Exertis, we believe that together, we can achieve more. Our inclusive culture celebrates diverse perspectives and encourages everyone to turn challenges into opportunities. You’ll have access to:

• Tailored career development paths designed to help you thrive.

• Employee resource groups, including Women at Exertis, LGBTQIA+, and more.

• A vibrant and collaborative workplace where your voice matters.

What We’re Looking For:

You’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. To excel in this role, you’ll bring:

• ERP and Tax experience: Prior experience working with ERP systems (preferably SAP) and involvement in tax-related tasks

• Professional development: Actively pursuing a professional qualification in accounting or tax.

• Analytical and detail orientated: Strong attention to detail, with the ability to quickly and accurately review complex work and identify improvements in business processes.

• Strong interpersonal skills: Excellent communication and relationship management abilities, combined with a proactive, enthusiastic and solution-focused mindset.

Your Rewards and Benefits:

We recognise and celebrate hard work at Exertis. When you join us, you’ll enjoy:

• 25 days of annual leave, with the option to purchase more.

• Paid time off for your birthday and volunteering opportunities.

• Comprehensive parental leave packages and well-being programs.

• A supportive and inclusive environment where your growth is our priority.

Flexible Work Options:

This is a hybrid role with 3 days per week in our office in Burnley, however, we’re open to discussing flexible work arrangements and will support them if they benefit our customers, our business and you.

Selection Process:

Our selection process is designed to ensure a smooth and thorough evaluation of candidates. Once we receive your CV, our team will carefully review it to assess your suitability for the role. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a telephone interview with the recruitment team, providing an opportunity to discuss your experience and skills in more detail. Following this, you may be asked to complete online testing to evaluate key competencies relevant to the position. Successful candidates will then proceed to a formal interview process, which can be conducted online or in person, with the hiring manager.