At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.
Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.
Job DescriptionWhat will you be doing?
We're looking for a talented individual to join our growing tax team as Corporate Tax Assistant in Scotland. This is an excellent opportunity for a corporate tax professional to work with a diverse portfolio of business clients.
This role will provide corporate tax services for a wide range of business clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the preparation of corporate tax returns. You will also provide assistance to Directors/Partners in client work.
As Corporate Tax Assistant, your responsibilities will include among others
Client work
- Prepare corporate tax returns and computations
- Advise clients on corporate tax liabilities and payment dates
- Give exceptional client service and be responsible for maintaining regular contact with client team
- Need to keep up to date technically
- Budgeting and monitoring compliance fees
Compliance
- Ensuring procedures are followed taking account of institute and HMRC guidance, where relevant
- Ensuring department KPIs are met around billing and recovery targets
Personal Development (Technical & Other)
- Reading; internal meetings; internal and external seminars and courses
- Awareness/interest in what other parts of the firm can do, to encourage cross-referrals
To be successful in the role, you should have:
- Relevant corporate tax experience gained within the profession and/or industry
- Technically capable tax adviser who is able to assist in complex client work
- Strong IT skills
- Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CA and/or CTA, ATT), or a desire to work towards qualifications
As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include
- Competitive salary
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Pension contribution
- Hybrid working model (role dependent)
- Generous holiday package
- Option to purchase additional holiday
- Shared parental leave
- Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Eye care support
We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.
Skills Required
- Relevant corporate tax experience gained within the profession and/or industry
- Technically capable tax adviser who is able to assist in complex client work
- Strong IT skills
- Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CA and/or CTA, ATT), or a desire to work towards qualifications
What We Do
As top 10 fastest growing UK accounting and advisory firm, we’ve been there, as a trusted partner, helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations. In a world that is constantly evolving we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that really make a difference. Since 1881, we’ve been a trusted partner, building a legacy on expertise, simplicity, and an unrelenting commitment to client success. It is our vision to be the go-to professional services firm for growing businesses and private clients who have complex, diverse needs. Our specialists provide an extensive range of services from tax and accountancy, to assurance and financial advisory services. We are a business built on expertise, driven by ambition, and defined by our purpose - helping businesses and individuals both in the UK and internationally navigate challenges and seize opportunities.
