Tax Trainee: ACA/CTA Path with Flexible Growth

Cooper Parry; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Generous holiday entitlement

No dress code

Excellent wellbeing offering

Volunteering opportunities

Social/sports clubs

Job summary

Cooper Parry in the United Kingdom is offering a Tax Trainee pathway starting January 2027. You will work with small teams to understand our clients and advise them on how to achieve their goals while studying for the ACA/CTA qualification.

The role supports balancing studies with day-to-day work, with on-the-job training and college courses. Our culture emphasizes learning, collaboration, and being brave, with a flexible approach to work combining home, office, and client sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 A Levels with grades BBC (with at least one A Level in numerical or business-related subjects)
• Great attention to detail with a numbers mindset
• Strong communication skills and ability to build rapport with clients
• Curiosity about companies and view work as part of client success
• Commitment to studying for a professional qualification while working

Responsibilities

• Turning complex jargon into simple terms and actions for clients
• Ensuring clients are compliant by preparing and submitting their tax returns
• Liaising with HMRC around tax returns and gaining tax reliefs
• Generating new ideas and spotting opportunities to enhance the client offering
• Keeping up to date with changes to legislation and their impact on clients

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Curious about companies

Education

3 A Levels BBC (incl. one in numerical/business)

Job description

Cooper Parry in the United Kingdom is offering a Tax Trainee pathway starting January 2027. You will work with small teams to understand our clients and advise them on how to achieve their goals while studying for the ACA/CTA qualification.

The role supports balancing studies with day-to-day work, with on-the-job training and college courses. Our culture emphasizes learning, collaboration, and being brave, with a flexible approach to work combining home, office, and client sites.