Tax - Specialist Tax School Leaver Apprentice - Employment Tax - 1 September 2025 - London

MAZARS UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading firm as a Tax Specialist Apprentice in London, where you'll develop expertise in UK tax legislation while providing tailored solutions to diverse clients. This role offers a hybrid working model and supports your journey to professional excellence with funded qualifications and mentorship.

Benefits

Professional qualifications funding

Coaching and mentorship

Comprehensive training

Study leave

Qualifications

• On track or have obtained A-Level, BTEC, or equivalent qualifications.
• Deep curiosity and a desire to learn.
• Commitment to self-development.

Responsibilities

• Attend client meetings and assist with complex compliance and reward matters.
• Research legislation and case law, and develop innovative support methods.
• Engage in advisory projects across UK tax areas.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

A-Level

BTEC

Job description

Tax - Specialist Tax School Leaver Apprentice - Employment Tax - 1 September 2025 - London (4150)

About Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars LLP is the UK firm of the Forvis Mazars Group, with over 3,300 employees across 14 locations. We are committed to delivering an outstanding client experience and providing rapid career progression opportunities. We work with diverse, prestigious clients across various sectors, fostering lifelong professional development. Learn more about our firm here.

Tax at Forvis Mazars

Our tax team values expertise, experience, and ambition, encouraging innovative ideas and creativity. We offer qualifications to build your skills in navigating the UK tax landscape, supporting your journey to professional excellence in areas like employment taxes, corporate profits, international transactions, or personal income.

• Client-focused solutions: Collaborate with a diverse range of clients, providing tailored tax advice and working with other specialists within Forvis Mazars to address tax, regulation, and accounting impacts.

• Commitment to excellence: Join a team that prioritizes quality and trust, ensuring advice supports informed decision-making and risk management, keeping up with regulatory changes.

About the Employment Tax team

The team advises clients on issues like benefits and expenses, off-payroll engagement, employee reward strategies, NMW compliance, remote working tax issues, and error disclosures. Supporting organizations to mitigate risks and enhance reward strategies is key.

As part of the team, you will learn, shape approaches, and provide technical and pragmatic advice to clients from family businesses to FTSE 100 companies. Hear from our trainee Joe about his experience and click here to hear their stories.

About the role

You will be part of a growing, successful team delivering high-quality services to clients across sectors, helping organizations grow and manage risks effectively. We operate a hybrid working model, combining remote work, office visits, client site visits, and study time.

During your first three years:

• Attend client meetings and assist with complex compliance and reward matters.
• Research legislation and case law, and develop innovative support methods.
• Draft articles for our website and third-party sites.
• Collaborate across services, offices, and countries.
• Learn to use tax software and systems.

By the end of your fourth year:

• Engage in advisory projects across UK tax areas.
• Develop strong technical knowledge of UK tax legislation.
• Coach and lead junior team members.
• Build relationships with clients and manage engagements.
• Understand risk management procedures.

Joining us as a permanent employee means this is just the beginning of your career journey.

Who we're looking for

• On track or have obtained A-Level, BTEC, or equivalent qualifications with strong academic performance.
• Deep curiosity and a desire to learn.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to self-development.
• Responsibility and ownership of duties.
• Enthusiasm for engaging with people and respecting diversity.
• Ability to work under pressure with a positive attitude.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Willingness to travel and adapt to flexible working.

Learning and development

We fund professional qualifications like ATT/CTA, provide coaching, mentorship, and study leave. A buddy will support your first year. We also offer comprehensive training to help you excel and reach your potential.

Inclusion and diversity

We are committed to an inclusive culture that supports everyone to be their authentic selves and ensures equal opportunities. Learn more here.

Next steps

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