Tax - Tax Reporting - School Leaver Apprentice - Nottingham - 1 September 2026

MAZARS LLP; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Nottingham is seeking a Tax Trainee to assist with corporate tax compliance and advisory services. The successful candidate will learn to prepare tax computations, manage client relationships, and develop a broad understanding of tax legislation over a four-year training contract. This role is suited for enthusiastic individuals with a strong academic background and a commitment to self-development. Competitive training and mentorship opportunities provided.

Benefits

Supportive training and mentorship

Diversity and inclusion focus

Opportunity for professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Strong academic performance is important but other experiences are considered.
• Willingness to learn and self-develop.
• Positive attitude under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in corporate tax compliance and advisory services.
• Prepare corporation tax computations and returns.
• Build and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree on track or obtained

Tools

Alphatax

Job description

Overview

As a school leaver apprentice, here's what will await you during your four-year training contract. The role of a Tax Trainee is to assist in the provision of corporate tax compliance and advisory services as part of a specialist team to a portfolio of clients. They are to assist in the preparation of a company's corporation tax computations and returns and to ensure that they show a true representation of the company's tax position and provide bespoke advice to clients on their tax affairs. You will be provided an opportunity to work with colleagues in different tax disciplines during your time on our graduate programme, resulting in a broad understanding of the services we can offer our clients.

Responsibilities (first three years)

• Learn how to use Alphatax (the tax software) and processes in order to prepare a corporation tax computation and return and learn how to prepare tax numbers for financial statements.
• Develop a thorough understanding of financial statements and the nature of the clients' business to complete corporation tax computation.
• Be able to obtain relevant information from other departments and clients whilst building good communication with both.
• Help write reports and produce other client deliverables to assist the client in explaining issues, risks and solutions in easily understandable language that they can act on.
• Support the team with client relationships and requests.

Responsibilities (end of year four)

• Have a structured client portfolio focusing on tax reporting to manage.
• Work on a range of different tax reporting and advisory engagements across UK tax covering a range of technical areas.
• Develop a strong technical knowledge of the UK tax legislation.
• Coach and lead more junior team members on advisory engagements.
• Understand the way in which different corporate entities operate across a range of sectors.
• Work directly with our clients and begin developing relationships with those clients to deliver on repeat engagements.
• Begin to manage tax reporting engagements, including planning, budgeting and project managing different service lines.
• Develop a strong understanding of our control and risk management procedures.
• Have experience in supporting business development to bring new client wins to the team and to your portfolio.

Qualifications and attributes

• On track or have obtained an undergraduate degree. Strong academic performance is important; however, we understand that things don't always go to plan. Our recruitment process looks at your whole self – academic achievements as well as other experiences in which you have grown and developed.
• Deep curiosity to learn new things and is naturally inquisitive.
• The ability to think critically, solve problems and share knowledge with others.
• A commitment to self-development and learning.
• Strong sense of ownership of duties and high levels of responsibility to deliver on promises.
• Always looks to try their best in all they do and always looking for ways to improve.
• Enjoys meeting and engaging with new people with an underlying respect for individuals, diversity, and integrity.
• Works well under pressure and has a positive "can-do" attitude when faced with challenging situations.
• Excellent time management skills.
• A willingness to travel and adhere to a flexible working environment.

Learning and development

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the UK and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future. You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you're supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You'll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow, belong and impact.

About Tax at Forvis Mazars

At Forvis Mazars, we're dedicated to helping you build a rewarding career. We value your expertise, experience, and ambition, encouraging you to bring your ideas and creativity to our national tax team.

• Experts in the field: You will undertake qualifications to build the skills and knowledge to navigate the UK tax landscape. Your team will support you in your journey to professional excellence; whether dealing with employment taxes, corporate profits, international transactions, or personal income.
• Client-focused solutions: Work with a diverse range of clients, from individuals to large multinationals, providing tailored tax advice. Our team works with other specialists across different service lines within Forvis Mazars to advise on tax, regulations and accounting and how that impacts risk and governance for our clients.
• Commitment to excellence: Join a team that prioritises quality and trust. Our high standards ensure that every piece of advice supports clients in making informed decisions. We are experts in managing risk and providing the latest advice, keeping up with regulatory changes and developments in society.

About the Tax Reporting team: The Tax Reporting team focuses on a broad range of corporate clients, meeting their tax advisory and compliance needs in an environment of fast-paced economic change, with complex and changing legislation in the UK and overseas. Our corporate clients range from listed multinationals, large entrepreneurial businesses and domestic owner-managed businesses. Our supportive culture includes coaching, mentorship, and one-on-one guidance to help you grow, belong and make an impact. We provide time off to study and a blended training approach including in-person and virtual learning. You will be allocated a buddy before joining who will support you to settle into the team and navigate your first year at Forvis Mazars. You will also receive comprehensive quality training and development to grow in your professional career, including development in professional excellence, client excellence, digital excellence, and technical excellence. Our goal is to support you in reaching your full potential and become a standout talent. To understand more read our FAQs.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Forvis Mazars, diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value our people's unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity creates better outcomes for our clients. We promote an environment in which you can grow your skills, belong to a team that values your ideas, and make an impact that matters.