Graduate
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Start your Tax career in January 2027 in Birmingham.
- Work towards a qualified accountant status (ACA/CTA or ATT/CTA) over 3 years.
- Requires a completed degree and 3 A-Levels (BBC grades, with one in a numerical or business-related subject).
- Interviews will take place in November.
About the Role
Looking to start your Tax career in 2027? Do you have a love of numbers, analytics and problem solving? Do you love building relationships?
Whether you've just completed your degree or just had some time out – our pathway can help you work towards being a qualified accountant!
As a Tax Trainee, you will work within small teams to really understand our clients and what they want to achieve and advise them on how to get there.
- Role to start January 2027.
- Interviews taking place in November.
About You
We look for people who:
- Have great attention to detail, with a passion for numbers and a knack for following processes.
- Possess great communication skills, can build rapport and are comfortable approaching clients.
- Ask questions and deliver a brilliant client experience.
- Can adapt to changing priorities and work in different teams.
- Are able to multitask - processing data, chasing information and prioritising your own workload.
- Play all in to support the wider team.
- Are excited about Tax and driven to succeed in the role and qualification.
Requirements:
- A completed degree.
- A minimum of 3 A Levels with grades BBC (with a minimum of one A Level in numerical or business-related subjects).
- We are mindful of candidates who may have extenuating circumstances and did not meet the minimum academic requirements. Please notify us if this applies to you.
Day to Day Responsibilities
- Turning complex jargon into simple terms and actions for clients.
- Preparing and submitting tax returns to ensure clients are compliant.
- Liaising with HMRC around tax returns and gaining tax reliefs.
- Generating new ideas, solutions and spotting opportunities to enhance the client offering.
- Keeping up to date with changes to legislation and their impact on clients.
Qualification and Support
- Study for your ACA /CTA or ATT/CTA Qualification through attending college courses and on the job training.
- The pathway to qualification takes around 3 years.
- You’ll be supported by colleagues, Managers and our dedicated Student Support Manager.
What's In It For You
- A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients.
- A generous holiday entitlement.
- No dress code.
- An amazing wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health.
- Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities.
- Cooper Parry social/sports clubs.
How to Apply
- Click apply, upload your CV and follow next steps.
- Find out more about our process in the “What to expect” section.
