Job Description

Are you looking to start a career in tax and trusts within a supportive and forward-thinking law firm? Our Wills, Estates & Tax Planning team in York are looking to welcome a Tax Assistant to help support the continued growth of the department.


This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a keen interest in finance, tax, or legal administration who is looking to develop their skills in a professional environment. No formal qualifications are required and we will fully support the successful candidate to undertake AAT accounting training as part of their development.

What you'll be doing:

You'll work closely with experienced colleagues to support a wide range of tax and trust-related tasks. As you grow in the role, your responsibilities may include:

Assisting with trust and estate tax returns and trust accounts Supporting the registration of trusts under HMRC's Trust Registration Service (TRS) Helping prepare Capital Gains Tax reports and property-related submissions Assisting with trust administration and preparing Inheritance Tax and other related documentation

What we're looking for:

We're keen to hear from individuals who:

Have strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn Are confident using Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word) Enjoy working both independently and as part of a team Are committed to delivering excellent service to colleagues and clients

Previous experience in an office, finance, or legal environment is helpful but not essential. What matters most is your enthusiasm and commitment to building a career in tax and trusts.


With a full-service offering and a client base ranging from loyal, local communities to national and overseas businesses, Wilkin Chapman continues to grow, while our emphasis remains firmly on quality and innovation.


We know that happy, motivated employees are good for business, and a strong, forward-looking culture benefits everyone. Providing the tools and support to enable our people provides the foundation for success.


Our roots go back more than 120 years and we are now the largest law firm in Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire, with four regional offices and listed in the Lawyer UK 200. With well-established, niche expertise in specialist sectors, many of our solicitors and departments are ranked highly in the Legal 500 and Chambers UK.


We help and guide you on your career path, providing a great package of benefits and a superb sociable working environment. We're a community of like-minded people ready to welcome your contribution.