Tax Trainee School/College Leaver, Birmingham, January

Cooper Parry; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work approach

Generous holiday entitlement

No dress code

Wellbeing offering

Volunteering opportunities

Social/sports clubs

Job summary

Cooper Parry in Birmingham is recruiting a Tax Trainee/School Leaver to begin in January 2027. You’ll join a supportive team, balance study with client work, and work toward ACA/CTA qualifications.

You’ll translate numbers into practical advice for clients, prepare and file tax returns, and liaise with HMRC while developing project management and communication skills in a collaborative firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 A Levels with BBC grades, including at least one numerical or business-related subject.
• Willingness to balance study with day-to-day client work.
• Commitment to ACA/CTA qualification and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Turn complex jargon into simple terms and actions for clients.
• Prepare and submit client tax returns and ensure compliance.
• Liaise with HMRC on tax returns and tax reliefs.
• Generate ideas to enhance client offerings and services.
• Stay up to date with changes to tax legislation and their impact.
• Study for ACA/CTA qualifications through college courses and on-the-job training.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Curious about companies

Project management

Team collaboration

Questioning/clarifying

Adaptability

Education

3 A Levels (BBC)

Job description

Tax Trainee School/College Leaver, Birmingham, January 2027

Location : Location UK-West Midlands-Birmingham

ID 2026-2598

Category

Accounting/Finance

Position Type

Full-Time

Remote

No

About the role...

Looking to start your Tax career in 2027? Do you have a love of numbers, analytics and problem solving? Do you love building relationships?

Whether you have just completed your A Levels or just had some time out – our pathway can help you work towards being a qualified accountant!

As a Tax Trainee, you will work with small teams to really understand our clients and what they want to achieve and advise them on how to get there.

Role to start January 2027, with interviews taking place in November.

About you...

Here at Cooper Parry, we’re in it together. All we ask of our people is that they play all in, continuously strive to keep learning – whether they are a trainee or a Partner – and be brave, willing to step out of their comfort zone and tackle new challenges. And above all of that, be nice!

Studying for a professional qualification and working is not an easy pathway. You will need to be committed and have amazing project management skills to balance studies and the day job. You need to be curious about companies and see our work as part of their success.

• Our minimum requirement would be having gained a minimum of 3 A Levels with grades BBC (with a minimum of one A Level in numerical or business-related subjects)

At Cooper Parry we are mindful of candidates who may have extenuating circumstances whilst completing their education and did not meet the minimum academic requirements. We would be open to discuss and explore the pathway that matches you the best and welcome you to apply for the role, but please notify us of your extenuating circumstances that affected your results.

So, we look for people who...

• Have great attention to detail, with a passion for numbers and a knack for following processes

• Possess great communication skills, can build rapport and are comfortable approaching clients

• Ask questions and deliver a brilliant client experience

• Can adapt to changing priorities and work in different teams

• Able to multitask - processing data, chasing information and prioritising your own workload

• Play all in to support the wider team

• Are excited about Tax and driven to succeed in the role and qualification

About the day to day…

• Turning complex jargon into simple terms and actions for our brilliant clients

• Making sure our clients are compliant by preparing and submitting their tax returns

• Liaising with HMRC around tax returns and gaining tax reliefs

• Generating new ideas, solutions and spotting opportunities to enhance our client offering

• Keeping up to date with changes to legislation and the impact they may have on our clients

Alongside the day-to-day, you will also study for your ACA/CTA Qualification through attending college courses and on the job training.

The pathway to qualification takes around 4 years if you’re a School Leaver and you’ll be supported along the way by your colleagues, Managers and our dedicated Student Support Manager.

Click here to learn more about the Tax team

About us...

We’re no ordinary firm of accountants and business advisers. And this means we don’t give ordinary advice.

We’re straight-talking, we put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service free from unnecessary red tape.

This is what’s made us the fastest growing firm of accountants in the UK... and our vision is to continue.

Over the last couple years alone, we have achieved some fantastic feats:

• Ranked No.1 in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index in 2022

• Were Best Companies No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to work for in the UK in 2023

• Became B Corp certified in 2023! Measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow

What's in it for you...

We put our people at the heart of our culture. If our people love working here then they do amazing work, that’s why we offer things like:

• A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients

• A generous holiday entitlement

• No dress code – just “wear something!”

• An amazing wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health

• Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities

• Cooper Parry social/sports clubs

We know everyone performs their best when they feel welcomed and supported to bring their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we will work with you to ensure you have all you need to achieve your best.

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.