Private Client Tax ATT/CTA (Apprenticeship) - Preston - September 2027

MHA; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working

30 days holiday

Study support

Recognition awards

Employee assistance programme

Additional benefits

Job summary

MHA is offering an Apprenticeship Programme in Private Client Tax in Preston. You will gain hands-on experience, earn a recognised professional qualification, and be mentored by experienced tax professionals.

The role emphasizes developing practical tax skills and personal and client-focused competencies. As an apprentice, you’ll contribute to preparing personal tax returns, researching tax legislation, and supporting tax planning under guidance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates initiative, creativity and curiosity.
• Meets entry requirement of 112 UCAS points (or equivalent).
• Willingness to learn and develop professional qualifications (ATT Level 5 and CTA Level 7).

Responsibilities

• Assist with Private Client Tax work under supervision.
• Support tax compliance for personal and small-business clients.
• Learn through on-the-job training toward professional qualifications.

Skills

Initiative

Creativity

Curiosity

Education

UCAS points 112+

Job description

Application deadline: 11 January 2027 (Applications will only be reviewed once the deadline has passed)

Entry requirements: 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 Apprenticeship 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.

Our people‑centred approach is what truly makes us different. You will be welcomed as a valued member of a collaborative, purpose‑led team. We are committed to continuous learning, growth, and creating an environment where everyone can thrive and be themselves.

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 Private Client Tax actually involve?

Private Client Tax is focused on helping individuals and families understand and manage their personal tax affairs, with advice tailored to their individual circumstances and longer‑term goals. You could work with a wide variety of clients, including entrepreneurs, business owners, families, trusts and individuals with UK and international interests, giving you the opportunity to build meaningful, often long‑term client relationships. From an early stage, you’ll support work such as preparing personal tax returns, researching tax legislation and helping clients meet their tax obligations, while as your knowledge develops you may gain exposure to more complex areas including trusts and estates, inheritance tax, succession planning and international or cross‑border tax matters. It’s a career that combines technical problem solving with understanding people and their individual circumstances. If you enjoy building relationships and are interested in people, their finances and helping them navigate important financial decisions, Private Client Tax could be a great fit for you. If you’re more interested in companies, how businesses operate and the tax implications of commercial decisions, we’d encourage you to explore our Corporate Tax opportunities instead.

As a Private Client Tax Associate, you’ll experience the power of collaboration as you work with diverse teams and a varied client portfolio. Start by learning the fundamentals, including:

• Supporting multi‑generational families, high‑net‑worth individuals, international clients, and investment structures
• Assisting with tax compliance, ensuring clients meet their obligations accurately and on time
• Contributing to tailored tax planning strategies to meet client needs
• 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.