Tax Graduate

Dains; Ayr; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-year structured training programme

Hybrid working options

25 days annual leave

Paid professional subscriptions

Volunteering days

Dains Academy access

Job summary

Dains Accountants in Ayr is seeking an ambitious Tax Graduate to join the Corporate Tax team in Scotland. The 3-year ATT/CTA graduate training programme leads to Chartered Accountant status, with exposure to corporate tax, personal tax, and VAT.

You will contribute to tax compliance and client planning while enjoying a supportive, progressive culture. The role offers hybrid working options, 25 days leave, paid subscriptions, volunteering days, and access to Dains Academy for ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Graduate programme leading to Chartered Accountant status (ATT/CTA).
• Structured 3-year trainee programme with professional development.
• Experience in tax exposure through rotation within the tax team.

Responsibilities

• Support the tax team with compliance and advisory work.
• Assist in preparation of tax returns and planning for clients.

Skills

Ambitious graduate

Attention to detail

Team player

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or predicted 2:1 honour

UCAS points 112+

National 5 grades C in Maths & English

Job description

Tax Graduate

Department: Corporate Tax

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Ayr

Description

Are you ready to launch your career in one of the most dynamic and challenging areas of accountancy?

Dains Accountants are looking for an ambitious graduate to join our Tax team in Scotland.

If you’re an enthusiastic graduate looking to join an accounting firm where you can enjoy a rewarding and progressive career, The Dains Group could offer you a range of career opportunities. We help some of the UK’s most exciting businesses navigate complex tax landscapes, manage risk, and plan for sustainable growth.

On completing your 3-year ATT/CTA graduate training programme, you will have achieved your Chartered Accountant professional status, plus have gained hands on professional knowledge and experience working alongside highly skilled accounting professionals.

Our Tax Team

Our Tax team gives you the best of both worlds! You will receive exposure to a wide range of tax disciplines, including corporate tax, personal tax, and VAT.

You’ll work with businesses and individuals to ensure they meet their tax obligations while identifying opportunities for tax efficiency and planning. Our tax experts are detail orientated individuals who provide tailored advice to businesses and individuals. You will help to support the preparation of tax returns, advising on compliance and supporting with complex transactions.

Working as part of our tax team will allow you to be a part of a fast paced, problem solving environment allowing you to quickly enhance your career.

What You'll Get

• A 3 year structured training programme leading to Chartered Accountant status. (ATT/CTA)
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
• Smart, flexible and hybrid working options.
• Paid professional subscriptions.
• Regular personal/professional development reviews.
• Paid volunteering days
• Regular social events and a supportive, people-focused culture.
• Enrolment into the Dains Academy and access to the Dains Learning platform.

Entry Requirements

• Minimum Grade C in Maths and English at National 5 Grade.
• A minimum of 112 UCAS points or equivalent (Excluding General Studies).
• 2:1 honour degree/predicated.
• Eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship.