Tax Trainee

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Stevenage
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Finance & Accounting
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Tax return preparation Client communication HMRC correspondence Microsoft Office Attention to detail Time management Teamwork

FULL DESCRIPTION

Tax Trainee

A fantastic opportunity to join a friendly supportive team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. The firm offers hybrid working and study support towards the ATT / CTA (or similar) qualification.

Job description

Main responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing self-assessment tax returns
  • Preparing CT600's
  • Deal with clients by email, phone and in person
  • Correspond with/call HMRC on behalf of clients
  • Assist with the preparation of P11D forms
  • Support management with ad hoc work
  • Ensure that all work is completed accurately and in a timely

Education and Experience

  • At least five GCSEs grade 4-9 with a grade 6 or above (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths.
  • At least three A levels at a minimum grade C or equivalent.
  • You’ll also need to have competent knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
  • You must be able to live and work permanently in the UK.

Additional Skills

  • Deliver accurate work to deadlines
  • Demonstrate a commitment to delivering a first-class service to clients
  • Work as part of a team
  • Demonstrate excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
  • Demonstrate good time management skills including prioritising
  • A driving licence and access to transport is beneficial

Salary / Benefits What we can offer you:

  • A dynamic and varied workload and excellent prospects for progression.
  • Competitive salary depending upon experience. Salary is reviewed annually.
  • Extensive internal and on-the-job training.
  • Individual development plan to support career progression.
  • Buddying and mentor support.
  • Paid study leave.
  • 23 days annual leave (increasing to 25 days on qualification) in addition to statutory bank holidays.
  • Group Personal Pension Scheme.
  • Life assurance cover of four times salary
  • Eligibility for the firm’s annual bonus scheme – which means if we work hard as a team, we all get a share of the profits
  • Flexible working – 3 days in the office and 2 days WFH, after probation.
  • Employee referral bonus – if you put forward one of your friends or family for a role at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you receive a sizeable bonus if they get the job
  • Ongoing Learning and Development through one-to-one mentoring and the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Global platform to develop soft skills as well as technical knowledge.
  • Social events including Christmas party and Summer parties.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a fast-growing, top 15 accounting and advisory network, with offices throughout the UK and members across the globe. In the Northern Home Counties, we have offices in Goffs Oak & Stevenage.

If you are interested in starting your Accountancy career journey with this us, please email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

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