Tax Assistant (FAB259425)

About the role - this role will assist the other members of the tax team in ensuring the university complies with both domestic and international taxation legislation and makes appropriate timely reports and payments to tax authorities. The role will focus mainly on compliance with VAT law and customs law.

About the team - the team consists of three subject matter leads, each specialising in a particular area of tax (VAT, Customs and Employment Taxes). They are all supported by the Senior Tax Assistant. One Tax Assistant supports the Employment Tax Manager and one Tax Assistant (this role) supports the VAT Manager and Customs Compliance Manager. 

About you - a basic knowledge of UK VAT law is essential and a basic knowledge of customs law or experience of making customs declarations is desirable but full ‘on the job training’ will be given. It is essential that you are a good communicator, both orally and in writing, with a willingness to learn and develop your tax knowledge. 

What we offer

A friendly, diverse, and supportive team and working environmentA hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each weekGenerous holiday entitlement of 27 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New YearWe are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunitiesYou will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

What next - 

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details and submit a copy of your CV. 

This is a permanent position. Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 26 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements.

Please contact Christina Campbell (christina.campbell1@nottingham.ac.uk) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 05 Dec 2025
Category: Internal Only