Private Client Tax Graduate, Teesside, September 2026

targetjobs UK; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Personal Tax Associate. You will assist with tax compliance needs, including preparing Self‑Assessment Tax Returns and supporting clients with tax planning. The role offers fully funded qualifications, a supportive work environment, and a strong focus on training and development. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with a minimum 2:2 degree and the legal right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Fully funded qualifications with study leave

24/7 GP access and mental health support

Hybrid working and time off on your birthday

Clear career pathways and structured training plans

Qualifications

• Graduates with a minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree.
• You have the legal right to work in the UK from the start date.
• Undertake the ATT/CTA pathway.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of Self‑Assessment Tax Returns and tax disclosures.
• Support with Inheritance Tax forms and capital gains compliance.
• Work with the Personal Tax Advisory Team to deliver tax‑efficient solutions for clients.
• Support clients with tax planning for business sales and succession planning.
• Gain experience working with a diverse client portfolio.

Skills

Team collaboration

Tax compliance knowledge

Client relationship management

Education

Minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree

Job description

You’ll be supported from day one, learning from experienced colleagues while gaining hands‑on experience.

What you’ll need

• Graduates with a minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree.
• You have the legal right to work in the UK from the start date.

Why Azets Early Careers?

• First‑class training, mentoring, and study days to complete your qualification.
• A supportive network of managers and peers to create a collaborative, encouraging environment.
• A fun, dynamic culture with social engagement and community involvement.

Joining our Personal Tax team

As a Personal Tax Associate, you will assist with the tax compliance needs of our mixed portfolio of clients. This includes the preparation of Self‑Assessment Tax Returns, tax disclosures, Inheritance Tax forms, capital gains compliance, and more. You will also support the Personal Tax Advisory Team to deliver tax‑efficient solutions, including tax planning for business sales and succession planning.

Your responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of Self‑Assessment Tax Returns and tax disclosures.
• Support with Inheritance Tax forms and capital gains compliance.
• Work with the Personal Tax Advisory Team to deliver tax‑efficient solutions for clients.
• Support clients with tax planning for business sales and succession planning.
• Gain experience working with a diverse client portfolio.

Qualifications

For this position, you will undertake the ATT/CTA pathway.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are proud to be a Mindful Employer and Disability Confident Employer and value diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Even if you do not tick every box, we would still love to hear from you.

Our Benefits for Early Careers

• Fully funded qualifications with study leave, exam fees, mentoring and a dedicated buddy.
• 24/7 GP access, mental health support, Employee Assistance Programme, and a friendly, inclusive workplace culture.
• Adaptable and hybrid working, time off on your birthday, holiday purchase scheme, discounts and perks platform, and community volunteering days.
• Clear career pathways, structured training plans, mentoring from experienced colleagues, and real responsibility from day one.