Tax & Finance Assistant (Fintech)

TL;DR

Tax & Finance Assistant (Fintech): Supporting tax compliance and wider financial operations for a global retirement platform with an accent on UK VAT, corporation tax, and payroll management. Focus on maintaining tax compliance calendars, preparing tax returns, and optimizing payroll processes.

Location: Hybrid (London, UK)

Company

A financial technology business transforming retirement, savings, and financial wellbeing through a cloud-native digital platform.

What you will do

• Support UK VAT returns, corporation tax filings, and R&D tax relief claims.
• Maintain the global tax compliance calendar and coordinate with external tax advisers.
• Handle balance sheet reconciliations, journal postings, and month-end procedures.
• Manage UK and international payroll operations, including PAYE and employee benefits.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure payroll accuracy and process enhancements.
• Assist with internal and external audits and respond to HMRC correspondence.

Requirements

• Educated to A-Level or equivalent.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information accurately.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year, increasing with length of service.
• £500 annual professional development training budget.
• Extensive private healthcare, including dental, eyecare, and EAP.
• Enhanced sick leave (three months' pay) and maternity/paternity leave.
• Fully-paid five-week sabbatical after five years of employment.
• In-office wellbeing perks such as manicures, massages, and barbers.