Corporate Tax Advisor

This is a great job for someone who enjoys working with numbers and solving problems and wants to build their tax expertise in a supportive team. This role is an ideal opportunity if you love analysing data, spotting patterns, and making processes smoother. If you’re ready for a role where you can grow, collaborate, and make a real impact, this opportunity could be for you.

You’ll play a key role in integrating Direct Line into Aviva’s reporting environment. As Corporate Tax Advisor, Direct Line’s results will move through the quarterly reporting process smoothly with your support, meeting the high standards our reporting teams depend on. A significant part of the role’s remit is shaping how we embed Direct Line into UK General Insurance reporting. You’ll work closely with colleagues across tax, finance, audit, risk and our wider integration work streams – this collaboration will enable Aviva to maintain strong reporting, effective controls and confident delivery during a major period of change.

You will also be responsible for preparing corporation tax returns for HMRC to a high standard, dealing with tax payments and group relief, ensuring that Direct Line meets its tax compliance obligations efficiently.

• Experience in UK corporate tax including financial reporting.
• Recognised UK tax and/or accounting qualification (e.g. CTA, ATT, ACA or equivalent).
• Strong Excel skills and ability to analyse data and communicate clearly with non-specialists.
• Experience managing several deadlines with clear planning and organisation, attention to detail and accuracy.
• A collaborative approach, with strong teamwork and communication skills.

• Salary: circa £45,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity – 8% of annual salary – actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.
• Generous pension scheme – Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it.
• Make your money go further – up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts.
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme.
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carers leave.
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work.
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others.
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools.
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We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working, spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week, combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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