Graduate Corporate Tax Trainee; ACA​/CTA

Graduate Corporate Tax Trainee (ACA/CTA) - High Wycombe - January 2027

Are you looking to start your career in corporate tax? We’re seeking ambitious individuals from all backgrounds to join our team as a trainee, studying towards the ACA/CTA joint qualification.

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

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

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

The team deals with a large portfolio of companies operating in a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, technology, retail, recruitment, financial services, hospitality and property. These clients range from smaller owner-managed businesses to large and complex listed groups, as well as charities and not for profit organisations. You'll work in a fast paced environment on corporation tax compliance, including preparation of corporation tax returns and computations, advising on payment dates and dealing with all other administrative matters.

In addition to compliance work, you’ll also have the opportunity to assist in tax advisory projects once you qualify and progress. As your understanding of taxation issues grows, so will the complexity of your workload. This is an exciting time to join our team which is expanding rapidly nationwide.

Your growth doesn’t just come from exams, it comes from valuable work experience and real-world learning. As a Tax Trainee, you’ll be supported by experienced professionals and gradually introduced to a wide range of technical and advisory work. You’ll gain hands‑on experience while building your knowledge of corporate tax compliance and advisory services.

You can expect to be involved in:

• Supporting the tax compliance process, including assisting with tax accounting and learning how tax returns are prepared and submitted.
• Helping with technical research and assisting in responses to client queries and internal team questions.
• Learning how to identify advisory opportunities within client portfolios and contributing to tax planning discussions.
• Gaining insight into complex tax areas, such as capital allowances, R&D tax relief, transfer pricing, and international tax, with guidance from experienced team members.
• Assisting with stand‑alone tax advisory projects, including learning about structuring acquisitions and disposals, transaction support, and due diligence.

• 2:1 undergraduate degree (expected or obtained) in any discipline.
• A minimum of 120 UCAS points from your top 3 A Levels (or equivalent), excluding General Studies and AS Levels.
• A minimum of 6 (or
  
  B) in GCSE Maths and English Language (or equivalent).
• We welcome applications from candidates who are AAT qualified.

We believe that supporting our people leads to success, so we provide both core and flexible benefits tailored to your needs:

• Profit-sharing scheme (approx. £1,000 per year)
• Generous annual leave & flexible work arrangements
• Contributory pension plan (5% salary match)

• Buddy scheme and/or line manager support
• Agile working policy (up to three days working from home, however in your first few months we do encourage up to 4 days in the office to reap the benefits of training around your managers and colleagues)
• Health assessments, GP access, & cancer screenings
• Access to mental health & wellbeing resources

• Mentorship & career progression opportunities
• Participation in our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) programme
• Volunteer to join one of our People networks including Accessibility, Cultural Heritage, Faith, LGBTQ+, Social Mobility and Women

We look for people who share our values – collaborative, enthusiastic, integrity, and excellence. We value drive, focus, and a positive attitude. Our team is close-knit, caring, and supportive, and we work hard together to deliver high quality work.