Personal Tax Trainee Associate (School leaver)

Are you a recent school leaver or in your final year of school and looking for a direct pathway to becoming a qualified tax adviser? We are offering a 5-year training opportunity (and a permanent role) to a motivated and ambitious individual with a desire to learn. This is a great opportunity to join our growing personal tax team as a Trainee Personal Tax Associate and to learn “on the job” from experienced tax professionals. You don’t need a degree to build a successful career and this role offers a practical alternative, where you can earn a salary, gain real business experience, and work in a professional environment from day one. We will support a successful candidate in achieving the “gold standard” in professional tax qualifications with a route to ATT and CTA qualification.

What is Personal Tax? Personal tax or private client tax is a system of taxation applied to individuals on their income, capital gains, savings, investments and on death. It encompasses both tax compliance matters, ensuring individuals meet statutory filing and payment requirements, and advisory services, which focus on planning for the future and optimising our clients' tax position.

The Role As a Trainee Personal Tax Associate, you will be a key part of our personal tax team, learning the skills required to provide expert advice and support to a range of clients. As a large team we offer both tax compliance and advisory services to our clients and you will have the chance to get involved in interesting work. Responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of tax returns
• Conducting research on tax rules and guidance
• Communication directly with HMRC on client matters
• Supporting the team with administrative tasks

You will learn not only the technical skills required for the role but the interpersonal and soft skills required from a tax adviser which will be key to your future growth in the industry.

What We Offer:

• Full support and funding for professional tax examinations, including study leave
• Mentorship from experienced professionals who will guide your development
• A collaborative work environment with the opportunity to make an impact
• A clear training and progression path for the first 5 years and opportunities to progress within the firm beyond your training contract
• A competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives

What We're Looking For:

• A strong academic record including Mathematics and English qualifications, at least at Higher level
• A willingness to learn and ability to take initiative when approaching tasks
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with clients and colleagues

About Us: ‘The joy of helping others succeed’ That’s our purpose as an organisation, and it applies to clients and colleagues alike. We focus on achieving potential, developing ourselves and delivering as best we can. We’re growing and embracing opportunity and innovation, so will you, as well as enjoy building your skills and experience. CT is a forward-thinking professional services business: we offer tax, audit and accountancy services but also cutting-edge data solutions, high-quality business advice and SaaS. We work across the whole range of people who require our support, so you’ll be coming up with new ideas for different audiences frequently.

Location: We have offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Newcastle and London. We understand the importance of balance, offering flexibility to help you manage work and life effectively.