School Leaver: Corporate Tax Trainee (ACA/CTA Path)

Saffery; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit-sharing scheme

Generous annual leave

Contributory pension plan

Job summary

Saffery is a partner-led firm of chartered accountants, tax and business advisers. The Trainee ACA/CTA programme takes four and a half years with support from Kaplan and structured on‑the‑job learning. A six‑week business simulation builds teamwork, decision‑making and leadership skills.

We welcome school leavers and career changers, offering exemptions for AAT Level 4 and full ACA/CTA syllabus for others, with mentoring and regular social events throughout the journey.

Qualifications

• Collaborative mindset with ability to work across teams.
• Willingness to develop professional skills through structured study.
• Awareness of core tax principles and exam expectations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tax returns, computations and other filings for a range of clients.
• Work with financial data to support reporting, analysis and submissions.
• Use specialist software to deliver accurate tax work.
• Carry out technical research and support client projects and advisory work.
• Prepare reports, calculations and documentation for senior review.
• Build relationships with clients and colleagues across industries.
• Contribute to delivering practical solutions that meet tax obligations.

Skills

Teamwork

Decision making

Leadership

Education

AAT Level 4 qualification

UCAS points 120

GCSE Maths and English grade 6/B

Job description

Saffery is a partner-led firm of chartered accountants, tax and business advisers. The Trainee ACA/CTA programme takes four and a half years with support from Kaplan and structured on‑the‑job learning. A six‑week business simulation builds teamwork, decision‑making and leadership skills.

We welcome school leavers and career changers, offering exemptions for AAT Level 4 and full ACA/CTA syllabus for others, with mentoring and regular social events throughout the journey.