Tax Trainee (ACA/CTA) - School Leaver, Manchester

Saffery Champness; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Saffery Champness in Manchester is offering a School Leaver Corporate Tax Trainee role starting September 2027. You will study towards ACA/CTA while gaining on-the-job experience in corporate tax, assisting with returns, data analysis, and client advisory work.

The programme spans four and a half years with structured training, including Kaplan tuition and a business simulation. We welcome school leavers and career changers with strong GCSEs/A-Levels and a commitment to professional study.

Qualifications

• Requires 120 UCAS points from top 3 A Levels/Highers.
• GCSE/National 5 Maths and English grade 6/B or higher.
• AAT Level 4 qualification considered for exemptions; ACA/CTA study required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tax returns, computations and other compliance filings for a range of clients.
• Work with financial and client data to support reporting, analysis and submissions.
• Use specialist software and systems to deliver high-quality tax work.
• Carry out technical research and support client projects, queries and advisory work.
• Prepare reports, calculations and documentation for review by senior colleagues.
• Build relationships with clients and colleagues while gaining exposure to a variety of industries and sectors.
• Contribute to delivering accurate, practical solutions that help clients meet their tax obligations and achieve their goals.

Education

120 UCAS points (top 3 A Levels/Highers)

GCSE/National 5 Maths and English (minimum 6/B)

AAT Level 4 qualification (exemptions possible)

Job description

Saffery Champness in Manchester is offering a School Leaver Corporate Tax Trainee role starting September 2027. You will study towards ACA/CTA while gaining on-the-job experience in corporate tax, assisting with returns, data analysis, and client advisory work.

The programme spans four and a half years with structured training, including Kaplan tuition and a business simulation. We welcome school leavers and career changers with strong GCSEs/A-Levels and a commitment to professional study.