Tax Assistant

3 weeks ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

**UOE05 - £27,979 to £32,332**

**Finance**

**Contract Type - Open Ended**

**Full Time - 35 Hours Per Week
**The Opportunity**:
The role of the Tax Team is to ensure that the University complies with its tax responsibilities both in the UK and overseas, and benefits fully from intended tax reliefs. In addition, we aim to make the handling of tax matters as seamless and straightforward for our staff as possible.

As part of the Tax Team, you will provide clear guidance for staff with queries around VAT and direct taxes, and support the efficient import and export of goods for use in the University’s many research programmes. You will gain insight into the wide variety of activities of a leading research university, an understanding of the tax issues that arise from these, and how to account for them.

Starting with a basic knowledge of how VAT works, you will benefit from the wide experience within the Tax Team, who will provide a firm footing in VAT and other tax issues characteristic of the HE sector. You will also gain a good understanding of the financial systems used to manage taxes. With your curiosity and attention to detail, you’ll be encouraged to spot patterns of queries and system use that will help the Team to improve online guidance and address tax risks.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), with the option of hybrid working.

**Your skills and attributes for success**:
Your most valuable attributes will include your dedication to customer service, a good level of numeracy, and an interest in learning about a new area. An interest in taxation will be a distinct advantage. In addition:

- A relevant vocational qualification and two year’s relevant work experience OR school education to Standard Grade/National 5 (or equivalent) plus three years’ relevant work experience.
- Understanding of financial reporting systems
- A logical, focused and constructive approach
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency in working with Excel, particularly with formulas

Click the following link for a copy of the full job description

**As a valued member of our team you can expect**:
A competitive salary of **£27,979 to £32,332**

An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.

To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community

Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our **staff benefits page **(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits

It is expected that the post holder will be based primarily in Charles Stewart House, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, but the Finance Department is supporting hybrid working arrangements which support the needs of the University and immediate team, with details to be agreed with immediate line management.

**Championing equality, diversity and inclusion**
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our **right to work **webpages

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

**Key Dates to note**

Interviews will be held in **June/July 2024

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