Tax Assistant

SalaryIn line with National Living WageHours-Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per weekHoliday20 days annual leaveplus UK bank holidaysAbout the Tax Assistant (Placement Year) roleWe are TC Group, the fastest-growingtop 20 accountancy firm in the UK. Were business advisors and accountants, with over 30 years of experience. Weve honed our skills and developed our service offering to deliver a much wider range of bespoke support and advice to ambitious business owners and their businesses.Are you an ambitious undergraduate student looking for a placement year opportunity?We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us on a Tax Placement in our Lewes office for 12 months commencing July/August 2026.This is a great opportunity to experience the role of a Tax Accountant first hand from our award nominated team of experts. You will have the opportunity to gain insights into personal and corporate tax compliance and advisory work within a structured and supportive learning environment.What you can expect on a tax placement:To assist in the preparation of personal, partnership, trust and company tax returns and computations for a variety of clients Assist on capital gains tax returns Reviewing accounts to ensure that clients are compliant with current tax legislation Assist the tax team with various submissions and payment deadlines throughout the year and senior members of the team with tax advisory work Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients Assist with administrative tasks and marketing initiativesAbout youWe are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience: A-Levels/BTEC/T-Level qualifications Studying a relevant course at University, Accountancy & Finance related is preferred but other courses will be considered Proficient use of Microsoft applications Hardworking & diligent Able to work independently on your own initiative as well as part of a team Ability to build effective working relationships Professional and a positive work ethic Good planning and organisational skills Clear written & oral communication Good attention to detail Genuine interest in a future career in TaxFull benefits available for theTax Assistant:pension scheme group life assurance 4 x salary Healthcare cash plan (eligibility after successful completion of probation period) quarterly functions and events access to our employee benefits portalcashback and vouchers on everyday purchases employee Referral Bonuswere always looking for talented individuals to join our team employee Assistance Programme regular training and development - continuous development and support not only for your professional qualifications but also for your personal goals and aspirations Potential to return on a training contract after graduation if placement goes wellRecruitment processWe will be holding telephone interviews and face to face interviews for this recruitment, the dates for these are as follows: Closing date31/01/26 Telephone interview datesAnticipated w/c 16 th& 23 rdFebruary 2026 Face to Face InterviewsPlanned for early MarchAbout usTC Group is growing and changing at quite a pace Were an ambitious group of people with the same aimto create a consistent, high-quality experience for our clients. Like us, our client list is growingwere supporting more and more of the UKs ambitious business owners, SMEs and large Corporations and its a real team effort. Were helping them make courageous decisions to grow their businesses.We always seek the best talent, looking for individuals who are technically brilliant, solution-focused and continually strive to be the best in class. Each member of our team plays an integral part in creating the unique feel and culture of our business, which in turn helps us continue to grow, develop and evolve. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.We can only accept applications from candidates who are based in the UK and unfortunately we are unable to provide Sponsorship.TPBN1_UKTJ