Tax Associate ATT/CTA (Apprenticeship) - Thames Valley - September 2027 - Thames Valley

Mha Plc; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MHA in Maidenhead is seeking a Corporate Tax Associate to join our busy Tax team. You'll help businesses understand and manage corporate tax obligations, preparing computations and assisting with returns while gaining hands-on experience and mentorship.

The role offers practical on-the-job training, exposure to advisory work on planning matters and international activity, and a clear path to professional qualifications as you develop commercially aware tax insights.

Qualifications

• Achieved or predicted at least 112 UCAS points from your top three subjects.
• Commercial awareness and problem-solving mindset.
• Willingness to learn through hands-on training.

Responsibilities

• Preparing corporation tax computations and returns.
• Conducting technical tax research and analysing legislation.
• Advising clients on corporate tax compliance and planning matters.

Skills

Initiative

Creativity

Curiosity

Education

UCAS points requirement

Job description

Location:Maidenhead/Thames Valley

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

Entry requirements:Achievedor predicted at least 112 UCAS points fromyour topthree subjects (or equivalent)

We'relooking for talented individuals who bring initiative, creativity, and curiosity to the table. In return,you'llgain valuable hands-on experience, receive mentorship from some of the industry's best and earn recognised professional qualification.

By the endofyourApprenticeshipProgramme,you'llbe a well-rounded, commercially minded professional, ready to take on interesting and challenging responsibilities. Youwon'tjust be fully qualified -you'llbe 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.

We are proud to hold the Investors in People Gold award, recognising our commitment to supporting, developing, and valuing every individual.

Here,You'llGo Beyond Numbers

We are looking for aTax Associateto 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 inTax will go beyond the numbers,we believe in hands-on learning.You'llbe doing real work on real projects, not just shadowing. While you'llreceive mentorship and guidance, we prefer you to learn through extensive and practical on-the-job training.

What does a career in Corporate Taxactually involve?

Corporate Tax is about helping businesses understand and manage their tax responsibilities while navigating an increasingly complex and changing tax environment.You'llwork with a variety of organisations, from growing owner-managed businesses to larger companies and international groups, building relationships with clients and developing an understanding of how their businessesoperate. From an early stage, you'llsupport work such as preparing corporate tax computations and returns, researching tax legislation and helping ensure clients meet their compliance obligations, while as your experience develops youwillgain exposure to more advisory work around areas such as business transactions, restructuring and international activity.It'sa careerthat combines technical knowledge with commercial awareness, problem solving and working with people. Ifyou’reinterested in businesses, how theyoperateand how tax influences commercial decisions, Corporate Tax could be a great fit for you. Ifyou’remore interested in working with individuals,familiesand their personal financial affairs,we'dencourage you to explore our Private Client Tax opportunities instead.

As a Corporate Tax Associate,you'llhelp businesses navigate their corporate tax obligations, providing technical support and practical advice to a range of clients.Here'swhatyou'llbe doing:

• Preparing corporation tax computations and returns

• Conducting technical tax research and analysing legislation

• Advising clients on corporate tax compliance and planning matters

• Supporting tax advi