Tax Administrator
Co-op · Manchester
Tax Administrator – Co-op Legal Services
£26,000 plus excellent benefits (Work level 6C)
Full time 37.5 hours per week, fixed shift patterns Monday-Friday (flexible between 8am-5:30pm)
Office based in Sheffield (S9 3QS) or Manchester (M60 0AG)
We're looking for a Tax Administrator to join our Co-op Legal Services Probate Tax team. Working alongside our Tax Managers, you'll support tax returns across probate and estate cases while developing your expertise within our growing legal business.
Why this job matters
As a Tax Administrator, you'll help families and beneficiaries navigate complex tax requirements with confidence, ensuring obligations are met and estates can be settled as smoothly as possible. Your attention to detail and support will play an important part in delivering a professional, caring service at what can be a difficult time for our clients.
What you’ll do
Carry out high volumes of administrative data entry work
Make outbound calls to 3rd parties and clients to obtain information, and following up when required
Support Tax Managers by carrying out a range of administrative work including printing, handling confidential paperwork, and drafting letters to 3rd parties
Work with a case management system and Microsoft Excel
Work effectively from a task list, making sure that the task list is well maintained
Complete a variety of ad-hoc requests to meet the needs of the team
Gain exposure to various tasks and processes that are managed by the tax team
Provide Case Managers with tax support, so they can provide the best advice to our clients
Engage with HMRC where required
What you’ll bring
We’re committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you’ll need to bring:
A TEP, AAT, ACCA, ACA qualifications, or similar qualifications – or you’re working towards this
The confidence to make calls on a daily basis
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build relationships with partners across the business
Great organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Why Co-op?
At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:
An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands
Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
24/7 colleague support service
Training and support for your development and career progression
Cycle-to-work scheme
A place you’ll belong
We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.
We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.
Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion
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