Tax Associate

Aviva; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 8% of salary

Pension up to 14%

Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit

Aviva product discounts up to 40%

29 days paid leave (+ 5)

Matching Share Plan

Save As You Earn

Flexible benefits (cycle to work)

Volunteer days (3)

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Aviva is hiring a Tax Associate to join the UK tax team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role is based in Norwich, Bristol, York or Leeds with around 50% hybrid working and a salary of £35,000–£40,000.

You’ll support operational tax matters linked to investment assets worldwide, help ensure tax processes, documentation and controls are in place, and collaborate with custodians and external partners to manage withholding tax activities while seeking more efficient ways of working.

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 operational tax matters related to investment assets.
• Help ensure tax processes, documentation and controls are in place.
• Collaborate with custodians and external partners on withholding tax activities.
• Contribute to improving processes for simpler, more efficient ways of working.

Skills

Tax experience

Attention to detail

Excel

Communication

Proactive mindset

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 Benefit to 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 our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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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