Tax Assistant in Bristol - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Your new company
We're looking for an ambitious Tax Assistant to join a respected, fast-growing accountancy practice in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a blend of tax compliance, advisory work and client interaction-and wants to develop professionally within a supportive, high-performing team.

Your new role
Working closely with the Tax Manager, you'll take ownership of a varied portfolio while helping to guide and support Tax Trainees. You'll play a key role in delivering accurate, timely compliance work and contributing to a wide range of advisory and transactional projects.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing and reviewing personal tax returns, CGT 60-day submissions, and trust tax returns.
• Managing self-assessment registrations, PSA/SDLT clearances, and annual trust declarations.
• Supporting on company incorporations, share reorganisations, demergers, trust matters, and other private client advisory projects.
• Preparing tax calculations, overpayment relief claims, and Companies House documentation.
• Communicating directly with clients-handling queries, providing updates, and ensuring a smooth, professional service.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members as they develop their technical skills.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in a tax role (minimum two years) with confidence handling client-facing work.
• Strong communication skills-able to explain complex tax matters clearly and simply.
• Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage your own workload while supporting others in the team.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with tax software (IRIS/Xero experience is a bonus).
• A proactive, resilient mindset and a genuine desire to keep learning and developing.
• ATT qualified, part-qualified, or committed to working towards the qualification.

What you'll get in return
You'll join a collaborative, people-focused firm where tax is seen as a value-adding function-not just a compliance necessity. You'll gain exposure to a broad mix of work, have direct access to senior expertise, and be encouraged to shape your own development path.If you're looking for a role that blends technical challenge, client interaction, and career progression, this is a brilliant next step.Flexible working options available.
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What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. INDHAF

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