We are looking for talented individuals to join our team as Chartered Tax Adviser trainees for our September 2024 intake.

Duncan & Toplis, one of the UK’s top regional accountancy firms, specialise in accountancy, tax, business advice, legal services and wealth management. Established in 1925, the team provide services to more than 12,000 businesses and individuals. We help each other as well as our communities, taking our social responsibility seriously by supporting local initiatives.

We develop talent and encourage ambitious individuals to progress their careers and expand their professional and personal development, whilst always ensuring we put our values – Trust, Strength, Direction and Value – at the forefront of everything we do.

We’re looking for talented people like you

Joining us as a CTA Trainee, the minimum qualification we require is a degree at 2:2 or equivalent. It is essential for the candidate to have tax experience alongside having the following skills:

• Good verbal and written communication
• Time management to balance work and study
• Collaborative to work effectively as part of a wider team

What does this role involve 

As a CTA Trainee, you will be responsible for supporting the tax team to deliver tax services whilst undertaking studies to achieve an industry-recognised qualification. This is the perfect opportunity for anyone looking to continue their tax journey in becoming Chartered, with a competitive structured salary and exam bonus scheme, a fully supported training package for achieving a CTA qualification, and ongoing personal development and career progression.

Successful candidates will be enrolled on a three-year training contract for a fully funded Level 7 Apprenticeship under the combined tax pathway with ATT and CTA, attending professional training provided by Tolley’s.

You will also be a team player with a positive attitude and suitable IT skills.

Be a Duncan & Toplis team member

At Duncan & Toplis we offer flexible working arrangements through our flexible working guide, called ‘How we work’.

As part of our benefits package, we also offer mental health support, time to volunteer for charitable work, and a discretionary Christmas bonus. These are just some of the perks of working at Duncan & Toplis.

The interview process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an online aptitude and ability test before attending an interview with formal job offers being made shortly afterward.

Applications close on 1 January 2024.