Tax Associate

Aviva plc; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Generous pension

Private medical

Discounts on Aviva products

29 days paid leave

Employee share plan

Save As You Earn

Volunteer days

Wellbeing support

Flexible benefits

Aviva Communities

Job summary

Aviva plc is seeking a Tax Associate to join the Tax team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with locations in Norwich, Bristol, York or Leeds on a 50% hybrid basis. The role focuses on operational tax matters related to investment assets and requires strong analytical and Excel skills.

You will collaborate across teams, with a focus on compliance, data analysis and process improvements in a dynamic financial services environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in tax or financial services, ideally with exposure to operational taxes.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical skills, with the ability to work accurately in a technical environment.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset, with an interest in learning new skills and improving processes.

Responsibilities

• Support Aviva businesses in the UK and Ireland, as well as Aviva Investors and managed funds.
• Focus on operational tax matters linked to investment assets worldwide, ensuring tax processes, documentation and controls are in place.
• Coordinate with colleagues, custodians and external partners to support withholding tax activity and maintain compliance.
• Help improve processes and find simpler, more efficient ways of working.

Skills

Tax experience

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Tools

Excel

Job description

Tax Associate

12-month Fixed-term Contract

Location: Norwich, Bristol, York or Leeds based (50% hybrid working)

Salary: circa £35,000 - £40,000

This is a great role for a Finance or Tax professional who enjoys working with data, solving problems and learning about how tax supports investment decisions. You might already have tax or finance experience, or might be looking to develop your expertise in a specialist area. This role would suit someone who is organised, naturally curious and enjoys working with colleagues across different teams to deliver great outcomes.

A bit about the job:

You'll join our Tax team, supporting Aviva businesses in the UK and Ireland, as well as Aviva Investors and a range of managed funds. The team provides specialist advice across several tax disciplines, helping the business stay compliant and operate effectively. In this role, you'll focus on operational tax matters linked to investment assets held around the world, helping ensure the right tax processes, documentation and controls are in place. You'll work closely with colleagues, custodians and external partners to support withholding tax activity and maintain high standards of compliance. You'll also play a key role in improving processes and helping us find simpler, more efficient ways of working.

Skills and experience we're looking for:

• Experience in tax or financial services, ideally with exposure to operational taxes.

• Strong attention to detail and numerical skills, with the ability to work accurately in a technical environment.

• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data.

• Good communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.

• A proactive mindset, with an interest in learning new skills and improving processes.

What you'll get:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow - is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We want you to shine. That's why we have so much to offer you:

• Salary around £35,000-£40,000 - depending on skills, experience, and qualifications

• Bonus opportunity - 8% of annual salary, depending on your performance and the business'

• Generous pension scheme - we'll contribute up to 14%

• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefitto help you get expert support when you need it

• Make your money go further - Up to 40%discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts

• 29 days of paid leave exclusive of public holidays - with the option of buying or selling 5 additional days

• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through ourMatching Share Planand share in the success of Aviva with ourSave As You Earnscheme

• Brilliantlysupportive policiesincluding parental and carer's leave

• Flexible benefitsto suit you, includingsustainability optionssuch as cycle to work

• Make a difference, be part of ourAviva Communitiesand use your 3paid volunteering days to help others

• We take yourwellbeingseriously with lots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

We're inclusive and welcome everyone - we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don't, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working - spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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