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Tax Assistant

Tax Assistant - Private Client - Edinburgh - Office Based - Permanent

Valeco Recruitment is hiring on behalf of a well-established legal firm seeking an experienced Tax Assistant to join their Private Client team in Edinburgh. This is a full-time, office-based role, although part-time or flexible arrangements will be considered for the right candidate.

The firm is a leader in private client services, working with a wide portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, family businesses, trusts and estates, and rural enterprises.

Role Overview:
You will support a broad range of tax planning work including:

  • Personal and succession tax planning (IHT, CGT, Income Tax)

  • Trust and executry compliance and advisory

  • Tax considerations in land and heritable property transactions

  • Support on VAT, LBTT and SDLT issues (training available)

  • Assisting Partners and contributing to internal training

  • Building strong client relationships and supporting business development

Ideal Candidate:

  • ATT or CTA qualified (or equivalent experience)

  • 5+ years of tax advisory experience

  • Understanding of legal or professional services environments

  • Excellent communication and client-facing skills

  • Confident, detail-oriented, and a strong team player

  • Interest in continued development (TEP or similar)

Job Details:

  • Location: Edinburgh (office based)

  • Salary: Based on experience

  • Contract: Permanent

  • Hours: Full-time preferred, flexible options available

If you're ready to step into a high-impact tax advisory role within a collaborative private client team, this is a rare opportunity.

Apply today with your CV to Valeco Recruitment

Interviews available now.


Location: Edinburgh | Salary: 30000 - 37000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 15/06/2025