Tax Assistant

Job AdvertSalary – In line with National Living WageHours - Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per weekHoliday – 20 days annual leave plus UK bank holidaysAbout The Tax Assistant (Placement Year) RoleWe are TC Group, the fastest-growing top 20 accountancy firm in the UK. We’re business advisors and accountants, with over 30 years of experience. We’ve 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 clientsAssist 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 workLiaising with HMRC on behalf of clientsAssist with administrative tasks and marketing initiatives About 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 relationshipsProfessional and a positive work ethicGood planning and organisational skillsClear written & oral communicationGood attention to detail Genuine interest in a future career in TaxFull benefits available for the Tax Assistant:pension schemegroup life assurance 4 x salaryHealthcare cash plan (eligibility after successful completion of probation period) quarterly functions and eventsaccess to our employee benefits portal – cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases employee Referral Bonus – we’re always looking for talented individuals to join our teamemployee Assistance Programmeregular training and development - continuous development and support not only for your professional qualifications but also for your personal goals and aspirationsPotential 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 date – 31/01/26Telephone interview dates – Anticipated w/c 16th & 23rd February 2026Face to Face Interviews – Planned for early MarchAbout UsTC Group is growing and changing at quite a pace We’re an ambitious group of people with the same aim – to create a consistent, high-quality experience for our clients. Like us, our client list is growing – we’re supporting more and more of the UK’s ambitious business owners, SME’s and large Corporations and it’s a real team effort. We’re 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.DepartmentTaxContract typeFixed Term ContractHours36.25 hours, Monday-FridaySalaryNational Living Wage