Corporate Tax Trainee; ACA​/CTA

Your future starts here

Are you looking to start your career in Tax, helping businesses navigate an increasingly complex tax landscape? We're seeking ambitious individuals from all backgrounds to join our team as a trainee, studying towards the ACA/CTA joint qualification.

Saffery is a partner-led and people-focused firm of chartered accountants, tax and business advisers. Since 1855, we've built long-term relationships with our diverse, high-profile clients, across varied and specialised sectors. As a proud member of Nexia, a worldwide network of trusted member firms, we've got access to local insight on a global scale.

We pride ourselves on our informal and inclusive culture, building an environment where people can be themselves and enjoy challenging, interesting, rewarding careers.

When you work with Saffery, the well-respected accountancy firm where heritage meets ambition, you work with people who know your name. Who know you as a human being, not just a job title. Everyone belongs here. Always.

We recognise that talent comes from different paths, so we encourage applications from upcoming and recent school leavers or career changers. We do not expect applicants to have any prior relevant work experience.

Our training contract takes around four and a half years to complete with full support and access to first-class tuition centres.

Our bespoke School Leaver Programme, developed with Kaplan, includes a six-week business simulation designed to build key professional skills such as teamwork, decision-making and leadership. Kaplan has successfully delivered this programme for several years and it has consistently received excellent feedback from participants.

If you're AAT Level 4 qualified, you will be eligible for exemptions, otherwise we ask for all trainees to complete the full ACA. We believe that studying alongside a cohort gives you the best chance of exam success.

We have two teams we are recruiting into. Whilst there is significant overlap in the technical skills built across these areas of Tax, you'll be aligned to one specific team, so please use the motivational questions within the 'About You' section of your application form to tell us which client group you are most interested in and why!

• Our general Corporates team
• Our specialist Film, TV and Video Games Tax team

If you are more interested in working within Personal Tax, helping a wide range of high net worth clients, please note these roles open for applications on Monday 2 November 2026. If you are unsure on what area of tax suits you, please still apply to a role and we'd be happy to discuss options throughout.

The Corporate Group works with a diverse range of clients across multiple sectors, including professional services, financial services, manufacturing, technology, retail, recruitment, hospitality, property, charities and education. Clients range from entrepreneurial and family-owned businesses to large UK listed and international groups, as well as charities and not-for-profit organisations. The team provides a broad range of audit, tax, compliance and advisory services, supporting businesses at all stages of their growth and development.

You’ll help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and make informed financial decisions.

This team works with a diverse range of clients across the creative industries, including film and television production companies, video game developers, major studios, streaming platforms and specialist service providers. Clients range from owner-managed businesses and independent producers to large multinational organisations. The team provides audit, tax and advisory…