Trainee Tax Advisor - Private Client Tax

Trainee Tax Advisor – Private Client Tax

We have a range of interesting roles within the Private Client Tax team, focused on personal tax returns, Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax, Trusts and Estates, and working with entrepreneurs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare personal tax returns and Capital Gains Tax returns.
• Gain exposure to other tax disciplines such as Inheritance Tax, Trusts and Estates.
• Assist seniors within the team and learn from their experience.
• Work on real projects with a chance to interact with clients.
• Collaborate with wider teams and pods while working autonomously.
• Deliver high quality work as part of your team or pod.

What you can expect

• Full study support toward gaining your ATT/CTA or ACA/CTA qualification, plus additional support from our Early Careers Managers.
• Placement within one of Private Client Tax or associated pods.
• Assistance from seniors, with potential to become a senior in 2.5–4 years.

Ideal candidate

• Interest in being a Tax Adviser and/or in the Tax sector.
• GCSE Grade 5+ in English and Maths.
• School leavers with ≥120 UCAS points.
• 2:1 in any university degree (not limited to maths, accounting, finance, business) or equivalent qualifications.
• Comfortable with a scheme that mixes studying and working.
• Strong project‑management, organisational, and problem‑solving abilities with examples to demonstrate.
• Willingness to learn and receive continuous feedback to grow in your accountancy journey.

Our Values

• Think Big – Be curious, brave, and open to new ideas.
• In It Together – Collaborate, care, and build an inclusive culture.
• Take Pride – Strive for excellence and believe in your impact.
• Do the Right Thing – Act with integrity, honesty, and fairness.
• Enjoy It – Bring your whole self to work and have fun doing it.

Benefits and Development

• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) – including mental health cover, hospital treatment & 24/7 GP access.
• Health Cash Plans – covering dental, optical, physiotherapy and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Pension scheme – tax‑efficient retirement savings.
• Group Life Assurance – financial protection for loved ones.
• Cashback & savings portal – discounts across high‑street and online retailers.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – spread cost of bike and accessories tax‑free.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme – sustainable transport with roadside support.
• Free Mortgage Advice – expert guidance on home‑buying.
• Season Ticket Loan – travel expense support.
• Enhanced Family Leave – generous leave for family needs.
• Holiday Entitlement – generous entitlement, growing with promotion.

• Clear development pathways and progression frameworks.
• Professional qualifications support – study time and funding.
• Internal mentoring, coaching, and buddying schemes.
• Leadership development programmes.
• Regular check‑ins and performance conversations driven by your goals.

Timeline

• Applications close on 17 November.
• Telephone screening week commencing 17 November.
• Offers week commencing 1 December.

Compliance & Equal Opportunities

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, you will be required to undertake GDPR training in order to fully understand the regulations and ensure all work is carried out in a compliant manner.

BKL is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates eligible to work in the UK.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Professional Services