Tax Accountant

hireful; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated team of infrastructure experts is seeking a Tax Accountant in Bristol. The role involves compliance support, tax computation preparation, and collaboration with teams to ensure tax compliance. Candidates should be CTA and ACA qualified, with strong experience in UK tax provisioning. This position offers a supportive environment with excellent benefits including flexible working, medical insurance, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Menopause support

Private medical insurance

Healthcare cash plan

Generous pension plan

25 days annual leave

Hybrid and flexible working opportunities

Life assurance

Support for professional study and memberships

Qualifications

• Proven track record in effective tax compliance management.
• Strong understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS for tax provisioning.
• Confident in using Alphatax software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure up-to-date compliance reports.
• Assist with tax claims and elections.
• Maintain tax information according to group policy.
• Review and approve quarterly tax payments.
• Prepare the group relief matrix.
• Develop tax procedures and reconciliations.
• Present tax training to colleagues.

Skills

CTA qualified

ACA qualified or equivalent

Tax compliance completion

Tax provisioning under UK GAAP and IFRS

Liaising with accounting teams

Experience with Alphatax

Education

CTA qualification

ACA qualification

Job description

Tax Accountant

Our client is looking to recruit a Tax Accountant on a permanent contract basis. This position is for a minimum of 30 hours per week/0.8 FTE, and they would also consider applicants seeking a full‑time opportunity. The role will be based in Bristol, reporting to the Senior Tax Manager.

The purpose of this role is to actively contribute to the success of their tax team. The job holder will assist with the preparation of corporation tax computations, accounting provisions and related activities. They will also provide compliance support for other taxes, typically VAT and CIS, as well as assist with ad‑hoc projects as needed.

Tax Accountant Responsibilities

• Ensure relevant compliance reports are up to date.
• Assist with submitting claims and elections for allocated companies by set deadlines.
• Ensure that all tax information is stored and maintained in accordance with the group policy.
• Assist with the review and approval of quarterly tax payments.
• Assist in the preparation of the group relief matrix.
• Assist in the development of tax procedures, controls and reconciliations.
• Assist with the preparation and presentation of tax training to colleagues.

Tax Accountant Requirements

• CTA qualified.
• ACA qualified or equivalent.
• Track record in the effective completion of a portfolio of tax compliance.
• Strong experience of tax provisioning under UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Strong experience liaising with accounting and other teams to assist with tax compliance.
• ConfidentAlphataxuser.
• Successful DBS check of relevant level.

About Our Client

Our client is a dedicated team of infrastructure experts sharing a core understanding: that effective day‑to‑day management delivers value, stability and returns over the long term.

As one of the largest SPV and Asset Management service providers to the PPP/PFI infrastructure market, they seek to protect and enhance the value of our investor’s assets, which currently stand at £3bn.

Our client welcomes applications from ex‑service and other former military personnel. They are committed to honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and supporting the Armed Forces community.

Location: Bristol

Job Type: Permanent, 30 Hours Per Week

Salary: Up to £,000

Benefits: They are proud to offer a range of excellent benefits including family‑friendly policies such as enhanced maternity and paternity pay, menopause support, private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan, access to online GP services, generous pension plan, 25 days annual leave increasing with service, hybrid and flexible working opportunities, life assurance, and a commitment to ongoing learning and development opportunities including support with professional study and memberships.

Diversity: They are incredibly proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and are working to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and creates equity amongst their employees. They encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. If you require reasonable adjustments at any part of your application, please get in touch.

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