Assistant, Direct Tax

We're looking for an Assistant, Direct Tax to join our Finance team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, solving problems and delivering accurate results. Whether you're looking to build on existing tax experience or take your first step into a specialist financial services role, you'll gain valuable exposure to the tax affairs of the Lloyd's market and develop your technical knowledge in a supportive team.What you'll do As part of our Direct Tax team, you'll help support tax services provided to the Lloyd's market and contribute to the smooth delivery of key tax processes. You'll:

• Identify taxpayer populations from internal systems for tax return preparation.
• Validate, record and maintain data accurately across systems and databases.
• Investigate and resolve data queries with market participants and stakeholders.
• Support the preparation and submission of tax filings.
• Analyse and present data for senior review and decision-making.
• Complete reconciliations, identify discrepancies, and help drive resolutions.
• Support annual system rollovers and operational processes.
• Maintain clear and accurate procedure documentation.
• Contribute to team and departmental projects as required.
  
  You don't need to be a tax expert from day one. We're looking for someone who is curious, motivated and keen to develop.
You'll bring:
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence working with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• The ability to organise priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
It's a bonus if you have:
• Experience working with data.
• Exposure to tax, accounting, financial services or insurance.
• Experience in a customer-facing environment.
  
  Lloyd's is the world's leading insurance and reinsurance marketplace, bringing together the world's leading risk takers to advance global progress.
Our strategy is focused on delivering strong underwriting performance, operating an efficient and flexible marketplace, and maximising the capital advantage of the Lloyd's market - while continuing to build a Lloyd's we are proud of. How we deliver this, matters. We take the risk, make things happen, and own the outcome - working together across our global network to turn insight into impact., At Lloyd's, we're the world's leading insurance and reinsurance marketplace, bringing together the expertise, capital and insight needed to help businesses, communities and economies recover and thrive., This role offers an opportunity to develop specialist expertise while working within a team that supports the tax affairs of one of the world's most recognised insurance markets. At Lloyd's, you'll be encouraged to:
• Build your technical knowledge and professional skills.
• Work with colleagues across Finance and the wider market.
• Contribute ideas and process improvements.
• Take ownership of your development and career growth.
• Make an impact through meaningful work.
Being inclusive at Lloyd's is integral to how we work - and how we deliver impact. We aim to build a diverse, inclusive environment that reflects the global markets we serve, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and supported to reach their full potential. We take the risk by challenging traditional thinking and being proactive about inclusion. That means being open and positive about workplace adjustments, prioritising health and wellbeing, and investing in diversity and inclusion training so everyone feels able to contribute and succeed. We make things happen by turning our commitment into action. Through employee networks, mentoring, volunteering opportunities and sustained investment in professional development, we create an environment where inclusion is experienced day-to-day - not just talked about. We own the outcome by focusing on impact. By bringing together diverse perspectives and the best minds in the industry, we work collaboratively with underwriters and brokers to create innovative, responsive solutions that share risk and solve complex problems across global markets.