Corporate Tax Trainee (ACA/CTA) – Bournemouth

Saffery Champness; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Saffery Champness is recruiting a School Leaver Corporate Tax Trainee in Bournemouth for September 2027. The role offers a structured four-and-a-half-year training contract toward the ACA/CTA, with full support and access to first-class tuition centres.

A six-week Kaplan-designed business simulation and exemptions for AAT Level 4 are part of the pathway. We welcome school leavers and career changers with no prior relevant work experience, and provide mentorship, on-the-job learning, and a

Qualifications

• A minimum of 120 UCAS points from your top 3 A Levels or Highers (or equivalent).
• A minimum of 6 (or B) in GCSE or National 5 Maths and English Language (or equivalent).
• We welcome applications from candidates who are AAT qualified. If you have completed AAT studies (up to Level 4) in place of A Levels or Highers, please detail this on your application form.
• We recognise that talent comes from different paths, so we do not expect applicants to have any prior relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tax returns, computations and other compliance filings for a range of clients.
• Work with financial and client data to support reporting, analysis and submissions.
• Use specialist software and systems to deliver high-quality tax work.
• Carry out technical research and support client projects, queries and advisory work.
• Prepare reports, calculations and documentation for review by senior colleagues.
• Build relationships with clients and colleagues while gaining exposure to a variety of industries and sectors.
• Contribute to delivering accurate, practical solutions that help clients meet their tax obligations and achieve their goals.

Job description

Saffery Champness is recruiting a School Leaver Corporate Tax Trainee in Bournemouth for September 2027. The role offers a structured four-and-a-half-year training contract toward the ACA/CTA, with full support and access to first-class tuition centres.

A six-week Kaplan-designed business simulation and exemptions for AAT Level 4 are part of the pathway. We welcome school leavers and career changers with no prior relevant work experience, and provide mentorship, on-the-job learning, and a