Indirect Tax Associate ATT/CTA (Graduate Scheme) - Kent- April 2027

MHA; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

30 days holiday

Study support package

Performance bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

MHA in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Graduate Tax Associate to join our Indirect Tax practice through a structured graduate programme. You’ll gain hands-on experience, mentorship from industry experts, and exposure to real client work on VAT and related compliance.

Entry requirements include a 2:1 degree or above and 112 UCAS points. By the programme's end you’ll be a commercially minded professional ready to advance your career with the support of a recognised professional

Qualifications

• 2:1 degree or above and at least 112 UCAS points from your top three subjects (or equivalent).
• Entrants should be proactive, have strong problem-solving abilities, and demonstrate commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Carry out indirect tax research, analysis, and reporting.
• Assist with VAT returns, compliance checks, and client advisory work.
• Attend client meetings and contribute to project delivery.

Skills

Initiative

Creativity

Curiosity

Education

2:1 degree or above and 112 UCAS points

Job description

Application deadline: 7th of December 2026 (Applications will only be reviewed once the deadline has passed)

Entry requirements: Achieved a 2:1 degree or above and at least 112 UCAS points from your top three subjects (or equivalent)

We're looking for talented individuals who bring initiative, creativity, and curiosity to the table. In return, you'll gain valuable hands‑on experience, receive mentorship from some of the industry's best and earn recognised professional qualification.

By the end of your Graduate Programme, you’ll be a well-rounded, commercially minded professional, ready to take on interesting and challenging responsibilities. You won’t just be fully qualified - you’ll be fully prepared to drive your own career forward.

What Sets Us Apart

At MHA, people come first, our colleagues, our clients, and the communities we support. In 2026, we ranked as number 11 in the UK’s top accountancy firms and a proud member of Baker Tilly International, the world’s 8th largest network, we combine global insight with a strong local commitment.

We are proud to hold the Investors in People Gold award, recognising our commitment to supporting, developing, and valuing every individual.

Here, You’ll Go Beyond Numbers

We are looking for a Tax Associate to join us who is comfortable in an evolving environment and enjoys solving a variety of challenges that contribute to meaningful outcomes.

At MHA, you will be surrounded by passionate professionals who are committed to making a difference. Your work in Tax will go beyond the numbers, we believe in hands‑on learning. You’ll be doing real work on real projects, not just shadowing. While you’ll receive mentorship and guidance, we prefer you to learn through extensive and practical on‑the‑job training.

What does a career in Indirect Tax actually involve?

Indirect Tax is about helping businesses understand and manage the taxes that apply to the goods and services they provide, while navigating an increasingly complex and changing tax environment. You’ll work with a variety of organisations, from growing owner‑managed businesses to larger companies and international groups, building relationships with clients and developing an understanding of how their businesses operate. From an early stage, you’ll support work such as preparing VAT returns, researching tax legislation and helping clients meet their compliance obligations, while as your experience develops, you’ll gain exposure to more advisory work around areas such as business transactions, supply chains, international trade and changes to how businesses operate. It’s a career that combines technical knowledge with commercial awareness, problem solving and working with people. If you’re interested in how businesses operate, how goods and services move through the economy and how tax influences commercial decisions, Indirect Tax could be a great fit for you.

As an Indirect Tax Associate, you’ll experience the power of collaboration as you work with diverse teams on real projects. Start by learning the fundamentals, including:

• Carrying out technical research, analysis, and reports
• Coming up with solutions with your team
• Identifying areas of risk by conducting compliance health checks
• Attending client meetings and advising on the best course of action
• Assist with any inspections, address reporting requirements and registrations
• Negotiating with HM Revenue & Customs
• Studying towards your professional qualification (ATT Level 5 and CTA level 7)

Rewards That Resonate

You’re more than a number to us; you’re someone with unique skills and aspirations. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, foster your professional growth, and recognise the contribution you make.

• Agile working: Our flexible working policy gives you greater choice over how you structure your day. With core hours of 10am–2pm, you can start earlier or finish later to suit your needs, alongside the option to work from home up to two days a week. For trainees, we ask for full office attendance during the first six months to ensure you receive the training, support and experience needed for a strong start, with greater flexibility available after that.
• 30 days’ holiday, including bank holidays, plus the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days (28 days on a training contract, with the opportunity to buy 5 days).
• Full study support package: including exams, tuition, study leave days and materials.
• Employee recognition awards: Performance Award bonus and other recognition initiatives.
• Employee Assistance Programme: A free, confidential 24‑hour support service, including unlimited counselling sessions and access to virtual doctors for you and your family.
• And lots more!

Are You Ready to Elevate Your Career?

At MHA, we know that diversity, inclusion, and belonging lead to better decisions, stronger performance, and a workplace where everyone can feel included and thrive. That’s why we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will progress you to the next stage of the process.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please let us know and we will be happy to help.

Our application form takes just a few minutes to complete and includes some diversity questions. MHA is a committed member of Access Accountancy and as such, we track our diversity stats and actively work to improve on these, year on year, looking at new ways to promote our roles to the widest audience. Any data collected is fully anonymised before sharing with any external parties, as per our Data Protection Policy and is not visible to hiring managers, or used in any way during the selection process.