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Tax Graduate, London, January

Cooper Parry
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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Start your Tax career in January 2027 in London.
  • Work towards a qualified accountant status, studying for ACA/CTA.
  • Requires a completed degree and specific A Level grades (BBC, with one numerical/business subject).
  • Benefits include flexible working, generous holiday, and wellbeing support.

About the Role

Looking to start your Tax career in 2027? Do you have a love of numbers, analytics, problem-solving, and building relationships?

As a Tax Trainee, you will work within small teams to understand clients' goals and advise them on how to achieve them. This role starts in January 2027, with interviews in November.

About You

We are looking for individuals who are committed, possess amazing project management skills to balance studies and work, and are curious about companies and their success.

Minimum Requirements:

  • A completed degree.
  • A minimum of 3 A Levels with grades BBC, with at least one A Level in a numerical or business-related subject.

We are mindful of candidates who may have extenuating circumstances that affected their results and welcome you to apply, but please notify us.

We look for people who:

  • Have great attention to detail, 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, process data, chase information, and prioritise their own workload.
  • Are excited about Tax and driven to succeed in the role and qualification.

Day to Day

  • Turn complex jargon into simple terms and actions for clients.
  • Prepare and submit tax returns to ensure client compliance.
  • Liaise with HMRC regarding tax returns and tax reliefs.
  • Generate new ideas, solutions, and opportunities to enhance the client offering.
  • Stay up-to-date with changes to legislation and their impact on clients.

Qualification

Alongside your day-to-day responsibilities, you will study for your ACA /CTA Qualification through college courses and on-the-job training. The pathway to qualification takes around 3 years, and you will be supported by colleagues, Managers, and a dedicated Student Support Manager.

What's in it for you

  • A flexible approach to work (working from home, in office, or with clients).
  • Generous holiday entitlement.
  • No dress code.
  • Amazing wellbeing offering (physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health).
  • Volunteering opportunities.
  • Cooper Parry social/sports clubs.

How to Apply

If you'd like to be considered for this role, please click apply, upload your CV, and follow the next steps. You can find out more about our process in our “What to expect” section.