Tax Trainee: Mentor-Driven, Client-Facing Growth

Clive Owen Llp; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & mentoring

Professional development

Modern tools

Career progression

Job summary

Clive Owen LLP is seeking a Trainee Tax Associate in the North East of England. You will learn from experienced managers, use cutting-edge tax software, and gain exposure to compliance, research and planning projects.

You’ll receive training, mentoring, and professional development to build a long-term tax advisory career within a forward-thinking firm. Real client exposure and opportunities for progression are part of the role.

Qualifications

• 3 A-levels at A*-C (or equivalent), or AAT Level 3/4, or a degree.
• Strong communication skills – confidence with clients face-to-face, on the phone and by email.
• Excellent IT skills (Excel is your friend)
• Attention to detail and the ability to spot errors
• Problem solving mindset with the initiative to act
• Flexible, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Prepare income tax, P11D, and corporation tax returns, using modern systems like CCH, Iris and Taxshield
• Draft dividend paperwork and assist with tax computations
• Research basic tax planning issues to support senior colleagues
• Review and action queries raised during the tax return process
• Act as a trusted point of contact for clients on ad-hoc queries
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm to deliver high quality service

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

3 A-levels / A*-C

AAT Level 3/4

Degree

Tools

CCH

Iris

Taxshield

Job description

Clive Owen LLP is seeking a Trainee Tax Associate in the North East of England. You will learn from experienced managers, use cutting-edge tax software, and gain exposure to compliance, research and planning projects.

You’ll receive training, mentoring, and professional development to build a long-term tax advisory career within a forward-thinking firm. Real client exposure and opportunities for progression are part of the role.