Corporate Tax Trainee — ACA/CTA Path, Flexible Hours

Saffery Champness; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

Generous annual leave

Contributory pension

Job summary

Saffery Champness invites applications for a School Leaver Corporate Tax Trainee in Bournemouth, commencing September 2027. You will study towards the ACA/CTA while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive, inclusive firm renowned for mentoring and structured tuition through Kaplan.

You’ll participate in a four-and-a-half-year training contract, take on progressively challenging work, and build expertise as a trusted advisor within a collaborative team across diverse industries.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 120 UCAS points from top 3 A Levels or Highers (or equivalent).
• GCSE or National 5 Maths and English Language: minimum 6/B.
• AAT qualified candidates considered; if AAT up to Level 4 replaces A Levels/Highers, note this on the application.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tax returns, computations and other compliance filings for a range of clients.
• Process financial and client data to support reporting, analysis and submissions.
• Utilise specialist software and systems to deliver tax work of high quality.
• Conduct technical research and support client projects and advisory work.
• Prepare reports, calculations and documentation for review by seniors.
• Build relationships with clients and colleagues across industries.
• Contribute to delivering accurate, practical tax solutions for client obligations and goals.

Skills

Teamwork

Decision-making

Leadership

Education

AAT Level 4

UCAS points 120

Job description

Saffery Champness invites applications for a School Leaver Corporate Tax Trainee in Bournemouth, commencing September 2027. You will study towards the ACA/CTA while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive, inclusive firm renowned for mentoring and structured tuition through Kaplan.

You’ll participate in a four-and-a-half-year training contract, take on progressively challenging work, and build expertise as a trusted advisor within a collaborative team across diverse industries.