Taxation Associate (Trainee)

Clive Owen Llp; United Kingdom; Remote; 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

At Clive Owen, tax is never boring. You’ll be working with some of the region’s most entrepreneurial and successful businesses, helping them stay compliant while also exploring opportunities to plan smarter and grow stronger.

As a trainee Tax Associate, you’ll learn from experienced managers, use cutting-edge tax software, and gain exposure to everything from compliance work to research and planning. Along the way, we’ll support you with training, mentoring, and professional development, so you can build a career you’ll be proud of.

What you’ll be doing

• 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

What we’re looking for

We care about your drive and potential as much as your current knowledge

• 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

Nice to have

• Previous tax or accounting experience
• Familiarity with tax preparation software (CCH, Iris, Taxshield)
• Experience of delivering excellent client service

What you’ll get from us

• Professional Qualifications: Full study support for AAY/ACA/CTA, depending on your path
• Real client exposure: Work with ambitious and growing businesses
• Mentorship and coaching: Learn from experienced tax managers and Partners
• Modern tools: Hands on experience with the latest tax-technology
• Career progression: A clear route for growth in tax advisory and beyond

Key Skills you’ll build

• Technical tax knowledge and compliance expertise
• Research and problem-solving ability
• Client communication and relationship building
• Time management and organisation
• Delivering results to high professional standards

If you’re curious, detail driven and want to build a rewarding career in tax with a forward-thinking firm, we’d love to hear from you!