Tax Trainee - Cardiff (September 2026) in London

Location: Hybrid Working – Cardiff CF10 (In office 5 days a week for first 6 months)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 35-hour week (Flexitime)

Salary Range: £23,000 - £26,000

The Tax Trainee role is designed for individuals who are eager to learn and grow as a well-rounded Tax Advisor. Responsibilities include preparing basic tax returns, understanding key tax deadlines, and supporting senior team members. The role requires a proactive approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt to a team environment. Trainees must keep up with apprenticeship tasks, exams, and studies, and proactively seek guidance when needed.

How You’re Making a Difference

• Take initiative and proactively engage with assigned tasks and projects
• Preparing simple tax returns and gaining an understanding of the key tax filing deadlines and tax rates
• Learn on the job and adapt effectively within a collaborative team environment
• Maintain progress with apprenticeship requirements, including exams and study commitments
• Build strong relationships with fellow trainees across the firm
• Demonstrate respect for and alignment with BKL’s values and culture
• Foster trust within the team to earn increasing responsibility over time
• Seek regular feedback and respond constructively to support personal development

Experience

You Have: Internship or entry-level experience in an accounting or finance environment preferred.

Skills

Basic Microsoft Office skills, willingness to learn, proactivity, positive approach, good communication, and attention to detail. A strong work ethic and can execute tasks as instructed.

Qualifications

Education: For graduates, 2:1 bachelor’s degree. For school leavers, BBC across 3 A-levels or equivalent. Certification: Working towards ATT, ACA or ACCA qualification (or Joint ATT/CTA or ACA/CTA).

Key Deliverables

• Meet utilisation expectations for level in line with budget and recovery targets
• Act ethically and maintain professionalism with clients and colleagues
• Represent the firm professionally in meetings, emails, and onsite visits
• Attending college days, completing mock assessments and keeping on top of apprenticeship tasks
• Dedicate 20% of working hours to CPD, including college, on-the-job, and refresher training

We know you have a lot to offer, which is why we want to give you the freedom to thrive no matter who you are or what your background is. You will have every opportunity to use your creativity in how you approach your work and the support to innovate. Inclusion, diversity, and talent development are a fundamental aspect of who we are, and we welcome applications from candidates who share and champion these values. You will play an integral part in helping to make BKL a great place to work with a sense of belonging for everyone.

High challenge, high support

If you enjoy problem-solving and a fast-changing environment, you will thrive in this role. As in all BKL roles, you will be able to take a flexible approach: balancing independent work with teamwork, and remote working with time in the office with colleagues.

We’re proud to be one of the few Certified B Corporations in the accountancy sector. In joining us, you’ll become part of a business that’s committed to balancing profit and purpose.

If this sounds like the role for you, we’d be delighted to discuss the career you could build at BKL. Part of how we’ll get to know you, and make sure we’d work well together, is aptitude and psychometric testing during our selection process.