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The role

We are currently recruiting motivated and confident Tax Trainees to join our UK offices. We are offering the successful candidate the opportunity to train to become a Chartered Tax Adviser, to study towards the ATT and then CTA qualification. In some instances, there may be the chance to study the joint ACA/CTA pathway subject to department/office requirements and approval. We offer exciting development opportunities, with the chance to build your knowledge in many of the sectors in which we operate, combined with excellent training and support. You will work in a friendly and progressive environment, within a team. You will be involved in duties such as preparing and filing tax returns, carrying out manual reconciliation of tax liabilities and liaising with clients over the phone or in person.

The individual

The successful applicant will be outgoing and resilient, with excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills. Candidates should be self-motivated, display a positive approach to work and have the ability to get things done.

In addition, they should possess the confidence and professionalism to establish credibility at all levels, be commercially minded and be able to develop a clear perception of business requirements, having an awareness of the wider economic context that our clients operate in.

Requirements

Applicants must have a 2:1 degree (expected or obtained) in any discipline and at least 120 UCAS points, or equivalent, gained at one sitting, plus excellent GCSE/ Standard results. A minimum of grade 2 in English and Maths is required for Scottish Standards. For GCSE results, we require a minimum of grade B or 6 in English and Maths. Applicants will not be expected to have prior knowledge or experience with tax. We also consider applications from school leavers with excellent GCSE/Standard and A Level/Higher results (or equivalent).

Qualification

You will train to become a Chartered Tax Adviser, with study towards the ATT and then the CTA qualification or ACA/CTA pathway.

On the job training

For your ATT and CTA studies and joint ACA/CTA studies, we use first-class tuition centres, alongside our own internally developed technical training programmes. This is supported by our dedicated training team who will monitor your progress throughout your studies.

We endeavour to provide a learning experience that is both challenging and rewarding. You will have the chance to grow as well as receive managerial support. You can expect your responsibilities to increase steadily throughout your time with us. Once you have gained some experience, this will entail taking on your own portfolio of clients. As your understanding of taxation issues grows, so will the complexity of your workload.

Salary/benefits

What we can offer you:

  • A competitive salary.
  • High quality training and development.
  • Varied work experience/early responsibility from the beginning of your career.
  • A structured development programme.
  • Good opportunities for salary and career progression.
  • The opportunity to work in specialist markets such as private clients.
  • A friendly and supportive working environment.
  • Access to senior management/partners.
  • The opportunity to be rewarded for hard work – if you are ambitious and want to succeed, you can.
  • Areas of Specialism: Tax
  • Degree Result Required: 2:1
  • Location: Bournemouth, Bristol, Edinburgh, Harrogate, High Wycombe, Inverness, London, Manchester & Peterborough.
  • Salary: Competitive
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