Tax Assistant / Trainee

TPF Recruitment is supporting a well-established independent firm of Chartered Accountants near Uckfield. The firm is known for its friendly, supportive culture and offers excellent opportunities for professional growth and career progression within a close-knit team. Role Overview: The firm is seeking a motivated Tax Trainee to join its growing tax team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has started an accounting qualification and has some practical experience, ideally in tax, to further develop their technical skills and build a career within a respected accountancy practice. Key Responsibilities: • Assist in the preparation of personal tax computations and self-assessment returns. • Support senior staff with client queries and tax compliance work. • Maintain accurate client records and ensure deadlines are met. • Develop technical knowledge across personal and business tax. • Work closely with colleagues in a supportive and collaborative environment. RequirementsCandidate Requirements: • Have started an accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or similar), tax-focused or otherwise. • Minimum of 12 months’ experience working in a practice environment, ideally in tax. • Understanding of basic tax principles and compliance requirements. • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach. • Eagerness to learn and progress within the firm. BenefitsCompetitive salary of £25,000 – £28,000. Supportive, friendly work environment. Opportunity to gain wide-ranging experience across personal and business tax. Structured guidance and support throughout your training and qualification. Career development within a well-established firm with strong progression opportunities. Please contact Mark Sitton on , or via for a confidential conversation. Refer a friend... We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We’re looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South-East so if your friends, family, or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them. For every candidate you refer, and we subsequently place into a permanent position, we will give you £500 of Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply).