Personal Tax Trainee — ATT/CTA Pathway

Saffery; Leeds; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing scheme

Generous annual leave

Contributory pension

Job summary

Saffery, a chartered accountancy and tax advisory firm, invites ambitious graduates and career changers to join a three-year trainee programme. You’ll study ATT/CTA, gain on-the-job experience, and work on high net worth private client matters in a collaborative environment.

The programme offers structured training, mentorship, and exemptions for AAT Level 4 if eligible. Candidates with AAT or strong academic records are encouraged to apply, with growth opportunities across UK and offshore

Qualifications

• 2:1 undergraduate degree in any discipline.
• Minimum of 120 UCAS points from top 3 A Levels or Highers (or equivalent).
• GCSE or National 5 Maths and English Language minimum of 6/B or equivalent.
• AAT qualification partial exemptions may apply.

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 various industries and sectors.
• Contribute to delivering accurate, practical solutions that help clients meet their tax obligations and goals.
• Work on specialist personal tax planning projects.

Education

2:1 undergraduate degree (any discipline)

AAT Level 4 eligible for exemptions

GCSE Maths and English Language 6/B or higher

Job description

Saffery, a chartered accountancy and tax advisory firm, invites ambitious graduates and career changers to join a three-year trainee programme. You’ll study ATT/CTA, gain on-the-job experience, and work on high net worth private client matters in a collaborative environment.

The programme offers structured training, mentorship, and exemptions for AAT Level 4 if eligible. Candidates with AAT or strong academic records are encouraged to apply, with growth opportunities across UK and offshore