Tax Assistant (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

The Guardian

Join The Guardian and become part of a globally respected organisation known for fearless, investigative journalism and for holding power to account. We are proud to bring together award-winning journalists, innovative commercial teams, and leading digital experts who are united by a shared purpose: making a meaningful impact.

At The Guardian, we champion diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. We welcome people from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, supported, and able to thrive.

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The Opportunity

We are seeking a Tax Assistant to join our Tax team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is organised, detail-focused, and eager to build experience across tax accounting, compliance, reporting, and process improvement.

In this role, you will support the day-to-day tax accounting and administrative activities of the function, helping to ensure efficient operations and accurate reporting across a range of tax matters.

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What You’ll Be Doing

As Tax Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating indirect tax data extraction and balance sheet reconciliations

• Running reports from systems such as Oracle Fusion, Zuora, and other platforms

• Managing the submission of data to external compliance providers

• Supporting relationships with external tax compliance partners

• Assisting with year-end tax reporting, including key data gathering and reconciliations

• Providing administrative support across wider tax compliance areas, including:

• Corporate tax

• Transfer pricing

• Withholding taxes

• Running reports, rolling forward working papers, and requesting information from relevant tax authorities

• Supporting the management of online tax payments

• Maintaining and enhancing the Tax team’s internal process documentation and tracking tools

• Assisting the Indirect Tax Manager with process improvement activity

• Carrying out basic testing of controls and new tools across systems such as:

• Oracle

• Excel

• Power BI

• Zuora

• Stripe

• Contributing to finance systems testing and enhancement work to help ensure accurate tax reporting functionality

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What We’re Looking For

We are interested in hearing from candidates who can bring strong organisational ability, a collaborative mindset, and an eagerness to learn.

You’ll likely be a strong fit if you have:

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

• Confidence working to a high volume of deadlines, including up to 30 submission deadlines per quarter, with support from the Indirect Tax Manager

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• A professional, approachable, and collaborative manner

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, including:

• Excel

• Google Sheets

• Visual presentation tools

• A willingness to learn new systems and software quickly

• A proactive, adaptable, and resourceful approach to work

• An awareness of indirect tax compliance processes

• An awareness of financial accounting principles

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Working Arrangements

This role is based in a hybrid working environment, with:

• 3 days per week in our King’s Cross office

• 2 days per week working remotely

We also recognise the importance of flexibility and will consider requests for flexible working arrangements.

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Why Join The Guardian

Working at The Guardian means joining an organisation that values not only excellence, but also fairness, development, and belonging. We are committed to helping our people grow through training, support, and inclusive career development opportunities.

Our culture

• A workplace built on diversity of thought and inclusion

• Employee forums that help shape an open and supportive environment

• A strong commitment to equity and representation

• The distinction of being the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status

Wellbeing and support

• Access to a benefits platform with tailored health and wellbeing support

• Free yoga and pilates classes

• Corporate gym membership

• Cycle to work scheme

• On-site canteen with views over Regent’s Canal, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner

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Benefits

We offer a competitive and thoughtful benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally.

You’ll receive:

• 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

• The option to buy an additional 5 days of leave

• A generous pension scheme:

• You contribute 5%

• We contribute 8–12%, depending on your age

• 2 volunteering days each year

• The option to support charities through payroll giving

• Season ticket loans

Health and protection benefits

• Dental cover

• Life cover

• Income protection

• Eye tests

• Optional dental insurance

Family and life policies

• Enhanced:

• Maternity leave

• Paternity leave

• Adoption leave

• Shared parental leave

• Additional supportive policies including:

• IVF

• Menopause

• Baby loss

• Trans equality

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Our Commitment to Inclusion

We actively encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media and from people of all backgrounds.

We value and respect all differences, both seen and unseen. Our goal is to create an inclusive environment that reflects the audience we serve—one where everyone has equal access to opportunities, feels empowered to contribute, and can succeed.

All roles at The Guardian are open to everyone. If there is anything we can do to make the recruitment process more accessible or better tailored to your needs, we would be pleased to support you.

For adjustments or support during the application process, please contact Karen at karen.walter@guardian.co.uk.

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How to Apply

To apply, please submit:

• Your latest CV

• A cover letter explaining:

• Why you would love to take on this role

• Why you are a strong match for what we are looking for

We greatly appreciate the time and effort that goes into every application. Please note that we do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team.

Application deadline

• 6:00pm, Friday 5th June 2026

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Important Application Guidance

We value honesty and authenticity in every application.

AI-generated content must not be presented as your own work. Please ensure your application reflects your own experience, voice, and motivation.

Please review our guidance on the use of AI in your application before applying.

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Make Your Next Move Count

If you are looking for a role where you can develop your tax knowledge, contribute to meaningful work, and be part of an organisation with purpose, inclusion, and ambition at its core, we would love to hear from you.