Tax Assistant

Company: Downey Osborne
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established in-house tax team and develop your career within a supportive environment. Working alongside experienced tax professionals, you’ll gain exposure to a broad range of UK and ROI tax matters while receiving professional study support and ongoing development opportunities.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working arrangements
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Full professional study support
  • Private healthcare scheme
  • Enhanced employer pension contribution
  • Life assurance cover
  • Professional membership support
  • Access to employee discount schemes

About You

  • Relevant third-level qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related field
  • Alternatively, relevant practical tax experience
  • Part-qualified tax professional or keen to pursue a tax qualification
  • Strong analytical and numerical skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite
  • Able to manage deadlines and prioritise workload effectively
  • Motivated to build a long-term career in tax

About Your New Role

Always

  • Assisting with VAT return preparation and supporting calculations
  • Gathering information for corporation tax computations
  • Supporting tax compliance activities across the business
  • Maintaining accurate tax records and documentation
  • Assisting with tax-related queries from internal stakeholders

Often

  • Supporting employment tax reporting requirements
  • Assisting with subcontractor tax compliance processes
  • Tracking corporation tax payment schedules
  • Supporting tax audits and statutory reporting requirements
  • Working alongside senior tax professionals on tax projects

Occasionally

  • Assisting with tax research and technical projects
  • Supporting process improvement initiatives
  • Contributing to wider tax planning activities
  • Participating in professional development and training

Never

  • Be expected to deal with complex tax matters without support and guidance
  • Be asked to explain corporation tax legislation to a room full of toddlers

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Posted: June 19th, 2026