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Tax Graduate, Birmingham, January

Cooper Parry
West Midlands-Birmingham
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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.