Assistant Tax Accountant

1 month ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

The role

The University of Bristol is one of the most popular and successful universities in the UK with a focus on research, innovation, and academic excellence. We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Assistant Tax Accountant to join the Tax team within the Finance Services division.

The Tax team are responsible for managing tax risk and provide professional and technical advice for the University, its subsidiaries, and associated companies. You will join a small team reporting to the Tax Accountant, also supporting the Head of Tax to deliver this vital service to the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the Employment Status Officer role for the University. Coordinating this process, you will act as first point of contact for employment status determination and any related queries. You will liaise with Schools and departments to keep them updated on this process and provide advice and guidance on the most appropriate options to engage self-employed individuals and intermediary companies in line with IR35 legislation.

As well as this key responsibility you will also undertake a combination of varied routine and more complex Tax related tasks.

This is an opportunity to join a top-ranked UK research university, offering a hybrid work environment, competitive pay, and flexible working arrangements. Benefit from attractive perks and a generous pension scheme. Embrace our inclusive culture, join diverse staff networks, and become part of a supportive community.

What will you be doing?

  • You will deal with a range of day to day and more complex enquiries from staff and other outside bodies relating to taxation.
  • Assessing the employment status of individuals and intermediaries you will provide advice and ensure adherence to the relevant legislation.
  • Using your excellent customer service skills, you will deal with queries with confidentiality and diplomacy.
  • You will make routine and less routine decisions within clear parameters and recognise the need to seek support when required.

You should apply if

  • You will have previous experience working in a financial environment and a keen interest in taxation.
  • Using your finance knowledge, you can support the team with preparing financial schedules, reports, as well as VAT and tax returns.
  • You can adopt problem solving and analytical skills to carry out a variety of tasks including analysing data and making decisions on correct treatment.
  • You are enthusiastic to learn and be comfortable working to strict deadlines and time frames.
  • With a focus on customer service, you can communicate effectively with a range of contacts and build up good working relationships.
  • You have good knowledge of Office 365

Additional information

This advert will close at 23:59 GMT on 25th April

For informal queries, please contact Stephanie Fricker – or Jeff Kirkham -

Our strategy and mission

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

£29,605 to £32,982 per annum (Grade G)


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