Tax Advisor in Bristol

This is a great job for someone who enjoys bringing clarity to complex tax matters and wants to build strong foundations in UK corporate tax. This role suits someone early in their tax career or looking to deepen experience in compliance, reporting and advisory work, with the support of a collaborative and experienced team.

A bit about the job

In this role, you will support UK corporate tax compliance, reporting and advisory activity across the Aviva Group. The work helps ensure the business pays the right amount of tax at the right time, in line with legislation and Group Tax Standards. You will work closely with Tax and Finance colleagues, contributing to accurate reporting, statutory returns and continuous improvement through smarter processes, data and automation. The role plays an important part in protecting Aviva’s reputation and supporting sustainable decision‑making across the business.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Experience or interest in UK corporate tax compliance, reporting or advisory work (training and support provided).
• The successful candidate will be either an accountant, part‑qualified tax professional or otherwise comparably qualified by experience (gained either in industry or in practice).
• Strong Excel skills, with confidence creating and editing documents in Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to analyse information, spot issues and explain tax risks clearly to non‑specialists.
• Good planning and organisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• A collaborative, professional approach and confidence working with colleagues both face to face and online across Finance and Tax.

Benefits:

• Salary circa £35,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications).
• Bonus opportunity – 8% of annual salary (Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s).
• Generous pension scheme – Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• 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.
• 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.
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• 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 3 paid volunteering days to help others.
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools.

Inclusion:

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 at least 50% of their time in our offices every week – combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.