Personal Tax Trainee - School Leaver ATT/CTA Path

Saffery Champness; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing scheme

Generous annual leave

Contributory pension plan

Flexible work arrangements

Health assessments

Job summary

Saffery Champness welcomes school leavers to begin a Personal Tax Trainee path at High Wycombe, studying ATT/CTA while gaining on-the-job learning. The three-year-plus training contract includes Kaplan-supported tuition and exemptions if AAT Level 4 is completed.

You’ll develop core tax knowledge, build client relationships and contribute to high net worth client work across UK and offshore interests. Training focuses on practical, exam-ready skills with progression to advisory roles.

Qualifications

• UCAS points: minimum 120 from top 3 A Levels/Highers.
• GCSE: minimum 6 (or B) in Maths and English.
• AAT Level 4 qualification may qualify exemptions; otherwise ATT/CTA syllabus.
• Interest in personal tax and learning on the job.

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.
• Work on specialist personal tax planning projects.

Skills

Teamwork

Decision-making

Leadership

Education

A Levels / Highers

Job description

Saffery Champness welcomes school leavers to begin a Personal Tax Trainee path at High Wycombe, studying ATT/CTA while gaining on-the-job learning. The three-year-plus training contract includes Kaplan-supported tuition and exemptions if AAT Level 4 is completed.

You’ll develop core tax knowledge, build client relationships and contribute to high net worth client work across UK and offshore interests. Training focuses on practical, exam-ready skills with progression to advisory roles.