Tax Analyst

Department
Accounting
Location
Bristol CEC United Kingdom
Date Posted
19-06-2025

We are looking for an individual with working knowledge of Corporation Tax and VAT to join the Ayvens UK tax function. This role offers the chance to work closely with the finance team and engage with the wider business, delivering a range of tax compliance and ad hoc advisory services across UK taxes. The ideal candidate would be team orientated and able to develop positive and supportive relationships with colleagues.

This role is based in our Bristol office with the flexibility to work at home up to 3 days per week.

Annual salary for this role is up to £45,000 per annum dependant on experience.

Principal Responsibilities

Day to Day

  • Prepare the annual Corporation Tax and VAT returns

  • Complete monthly group reporting for Tax

  • Calculate statutory tax accruals and prepare disclosure notes for UK financial statements

  • Critically review existing tax processes, adopting a continuous improvement mindset

  • Maintain accurate tax cash flow forecasting and assist in preparation of tax forecasts and budgets

  • Collaborate with finance, legal, treasury, and risk teams to ensure tax is embedded in business decision-making

  • Liaise with internal stakeholders and external advisors e.g. managing tax audits, assisting the wider business on tax advisory matters

  • Support the Group Tax Manager on key tax projects such as SAO and transfer pricing

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

  • Proven track record of tax compliance and tax accounting preferably with experience in industry

  • Strong working knowledge of UK tax (mainly Corporation Tax and VAT)

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to translate complex tax matters into clear, actionable advice for non-specialists

  • Comfortable both working autonomously and collaborating effectively as needed

  • Accountancy or Tax qualification desirable but not essential

  • Experience using accounting/tax software packages such as SAP, SAS, Power BI, OneSource would be a plus.

Attributes & Qualities

  • Seeks clarity and structure, looks for opportunities to improve processes

  • Analytical and intellectually curious, always looking for better ways to solve problems and deliver results

  • Comfortable challenging the status quo

  • Decisive and assertive, with the confidence to influence stakeholders and drive change

  • Builds credibility quickly through expertise, clear communication, and a pragmatic, business-focused approach

  • Builds strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

  • Demonstrates resilience and composure under pressure, maintaining focus on delivery and compliance