Assistant Tax and Partnership Accountant

Element Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Bristol is seeking an Assistant Tax and Partnership Accountant to support tax compliance and reporting processes. The ideal candidate will hold or be working towards the ATT qualification, have experience in tax compliance for individuals and partnerships, and possess strong Excel skills. This is a great opportunity to develop a foundation in tax and accounting within a professional services environment.

Qualifications

• Working towards or holding the ATT qualification.
• Experience in tax compliance for individuals, partnerships, and companies.
• Strong understanding of UK Business tax, VAT, Employment and personal tax.

Responsibilities

• Support partnership tax compliance, including preparation of tax returns.
• Assist with corporation tax compliance and related financial statements.
• Prepare and manage partner distributions and capital account movements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Tax compliance knowledge

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

ATT qualification

Tools

Standard tax software

Job description

Assistant Tax and Partnership Accountant

Location: Bristol City Center
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary:£45,000 - £51,000

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Tax Accountant to join our finance team. Working closely with the Head of Tax and Partnership Accounting, you will support the organisations tax compliance and reporting processes for both the firm and its partners. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a professional services partnership structure and to develop a strong foundation in tax and accounting within a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support partnership tax compliance, including preparation of tax returns, tax reserves, and capital allowance calculations.
• Assist with corporation tax compliance and related financial statement provisions.
• Prepare and manage partner distributions, capital account movements, and associated reporting.
• Provide support with VAT compliance and payroll reconciliations.
• Maintain the integrity of financial data across accounting systems and ledgers.
• Contribute to process improvements, control enhancements, and financial accuracy.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and partners to resolve queries.
• Stay updated on developments in tax and accounting legislation.

About You

• Working towards or holding the ATT qualification (other accounting qualifications desirable).
• Experience in tax compliancefor individuals, partnerships, and companies.
• Strong understanding of UK Business tax, VAT, Employment and personal tax.
• Competent in Excel (Pivots, LookUps & SumIFs) withfamiliarity with standard tax software.
• Solid grasp of double entry bookkeeping & Financial Reporting Standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical, curious, and resilient, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Able to manage your workload effectively and adapt to the demands of a busy finance team.