In-House Tax Accountant | First Move from Practice - Bristol

£50,000-£60,000 - Tax
Ref: 901 Date Posted: Tuesday 27 Oct 2026

CTA Qualified and looking for your first move into industry?

We are working alongside a global consumer business, headquartered in Bristol.  Following an internal promotion, we are now looking to appoint a newly/recently qualified CTA to join as a Tax Accountant.  Working closely with the group finance team, you will be responsible for supporting the business with optimisation and guidance on tax matters while ensuring a solid position towards the tax authorities.  This is a hands-on role with genuine breadth: corporation tax, transfer pricing , VAT and R&D credits.

 

Role

Working as part of the Group Finance  function ensuring tax compliance for UK region, you will report into the Group Tax Manager.  This is a highly visible role that will primarily be focused on corporate tax, however it will also touch upon VAT and employment taxes.

Specific responsibilities include:

  • Ensuring all internal and external tax reporting deadlines are met
  • Preparation of complete and accurate corporation tax returns and calculation of tax payments for UK companies within the group 
  • Supporting the financial control team with monthly tax reporting including year-end and half-year procedures
  • Supporting the central finance teams with tax forecasting
  • Manage local tax watch and anticipate impact on the business
  • Ensuring annual transfer pricing requirements are met
  • Supporting the VAT team as required with process improvements, compliance and product liability queries

 

About You

Likely a CTA or ACA qualified Accountant with relevant tax experience, you will be a strong communicator able to present confidently to senior level decision makers and an effective team player able to work effectively and collaboratively across the organisation.  We would welcome application from those looking to make their first move into industry from practice or perhaps those who have already made that first industry move.