Corporate tax senior in Bristol

We are recruiting for an established and forward-thinking accountancy and business advisory practice seeking a Corporate Tax Senior to join its growing tax team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional currently working in a compliance-focused role who is looking to broaden their advisory exposure. The role will involve supporting a varied client portfolio, including owner-managed businesses, SMEs and larger corporate groups, while gaining experience across specialist areas such as transactions, share schemes, R&D tax relief, capital allowances and complex corporate tax matters. The position would suit an ambitious individual looking to develop technically within a supportive, collaborative and flexible working environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review corporation tax computations and returns
• Support senior colleagues with corporate tax advisory projects
• Assist with capital allowances, R&D tax relief claims, transactions and restructuring work
• Undertake tax technical research for client assignments
• Support tax due diligence projects and wider corporate tax planning work
• Work with clients across a range of sectors, including owner-managed businesses and corporate groups
• Liaise with HMRC, clients and professional contacts
• Collaborate with audit and accounts teams on annual tax compliance assignments
• Manage work to agreed deadlines, budgets and quality standards
• Support and mentor junior members of the tax team
• Assist with tax administration and internal compliance requirements
• Contribute to business development and marketing activity where required
• Build strong client relationships and deliver a high standard of service

Requirements

• Previous experience working in a corporate tax role within accountancy practice
• ATT, CTA, ACA/CTA qualified, or part-qualified with relevant experience
• Strong corporation tax compliance knowledge
• Interest in developing advisory experience across specialist tax areas
• Good understanding of tax compliance standards and regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Confident communicating with clients, colleagues and HMRC
• Professional, proactive and client-focused approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
• Experience supporting junior team members would be advantageous
• Experience using Alphatax would be beneficial

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Health cash plan
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Virtual GP and healthcare support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym and wellbeing memberships
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Paid volunteering day
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Study support for relevant tax qualifications
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing tax team
• Supportive and inclusive working culture