TAX ASSISTANT – COMPLIANCE, DATA & SYSTEMS
We are easyJet – a FTSE listed, £multi-billion low-cost airline that serves tens of millions of customers every single year. If you’re reading this, you have probably already been an easyJet customer, and you’ll know that there is no more iconic (or Orange!) travel brand in Europe.
We fly more than 1,207 routes, connecting 38 countries across Europe, and employ more than 18,000 colleagues. We’re on a mission to make low-cost travel easy – and whatever your role here, you’ll connect millions of people to what they love using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.
What makes us easyJet? Our Promise Behaviours - we are Safe, Bold, Welcoming and Challenging. Four Behaviours. One Spirit. One easyJet.
READ ON IF YOU
Have experience working with finance systems, data, and controls, ideally within a tax environment
Enjoy collaborating with others, supporting process improvements, and working with data to drive accuracy and efficiency
Can be in our fantastic Luton head office 3 x per week
THE TEAM
The Group Tax team is a collaborative and high-performing part of easyJet’s wider Finance function, made up of dedicated specialists across all areas of tax. You’ll be joining a team that values partnership, innovation, and continuous improvement as we support the business through transformation and growth.
THE ROLE
As a Tax Assistant – Compliance, Data & Systems, you will play a key role in supporting high-quality tax compliance across the group, with a strong focus on financial systems, data integrity, process optimisation, and controls. This is an exciting opportunity to join a tax function undergoing finance and ERP transformation, where tax is becoming increasingly data-driven, automated, and embedded within business processes.
Assist with indirect tax compliance, including VAT returns, ticket tax filings, and related reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely submission
Gather and prepare data required for filings, working closely with senior team members and external advisors
Extract, review, and process data from ERP, ticketing, and finance systems, checking for accuracy and flagging issues
Help document tax processes and support basic control checks, including transaction testing and reconciliations
Assist in monitoring data quality and identifying areas where processes or controls can be improved
Support system changes and testing, helping ensure tax requirements are captured during ERP and finance transformation projects
Help prepare test data, document issues, and support the team during system implementations and upgrades
Contribute to the automation of processes and development of simple tools, such as Excel-based checks and Microsoft Power suite applications
Identify opportunities to reduce manual work and improve efficiency in compliance processes
Work with finance, commercial, and operational teams to respond to tax-related queries and gain an understanding of how business activities and systems impact indirect tax and ticket taxes
Requirements of the Role
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Strong data literacy and attention to detail, with the ability to accurately extract, review, and reconcile data across systems
Awareness of finance processes and a controls mindset, supporting compliance and identifying potential risks
Curiosity and drive to improve processes through simplification, standardisation, or automation
Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and build an understanding of how business activities impact tax outcomes
Ability to establish, follow, and improve finance processes and controls
Understanding of finance systems, data, and automation
Current experience or knowledge of UK and European indirect taxes is ideal but not essential
Educated to degree level and committed to obtaining an appropriate professional qualification, such as the Diploma in Tax Technology
Solid skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Power suite
WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN
Competitive base salary
Up to 20% bonus
25 days holiday
BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes
7% pension
Life Assurance
Flexible benefits package
Excellent staff travel benefits
PRACTICALITIES
This full-time role will be based in Luton, and will be 40 hours per week, with some occasional travel required. We support hybrid working and we spend 60% of our time per month in the office
REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS
At easyJet, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse customers we serve across Europe. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you require specific adjustments or support during the application or recruitment process, such as extra time for assessments or accessible interview locations, please contact us at [email protected]. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation
