Tax Associate

We are looking for a motivated school leaver to join our Tax Team as part of our ATT training programme. This role offers an excellent opportunity to start a career in taxation while gaining hands-on experience, earning a salary, and studying towards a professional qualification.

About Us

We are a top-100 accountancy firm with a strong reputation for quality service, client care, and commercial insight. Our clients include private individuals, owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs, charities, and large limited companies across a wide range of sectors. We are proud to be part of the Xeinadin Group, one of the fastest-growing professional services firms in the UK and Ireland. As part of this network, you’ll benefit from enhanced resources, specialist expertise, and a wider professional community – while still enjoying the culture, people, and day-to-day environment of our local firm.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in tax. You will receive full study support, beginning with the ATT (Association of Taxation Technicians) Level 3 qualification, with the opportunity to progress to the CTA qualification to become a Chartered Tax Adviser. You will gain practical experience from day one, with responsibility increasing over time. You’ll receive technical training, in-house learning opportunities, and personal development support. A dedicated training and development coordinator, study champion, and partner mentor will guide your progress. Hybrid working is available once the probationary period is complete.

What you’ll be doing:

• Learn how to prepare tax returns for individuals and landlords, building real skills used in accounting and finance careers.
• Help send tax returns to HMRC and support VAT registrations, seeing how businesses meet their legal responsibilities.
• Assist with preparing P11Ds, learning how employee benefits are recorded and reported.
• Speak and write confidently with clients, HMRC, and your team, developing strong communication skills for the workplace.
• Build problem-solving and analytical skills by working with numbers and understanding financial information.
• Grow your responsibility as you gain experience, including helping or mentoring new trainees in later years.
• Work closely with your team, sharing ideas and learning from others to keep work running smoothly.
• Be part of a friendly, supportive tax team where everyone helps each other succeed.

What We Look For

• Strong Work Ethic: Ability to balance work and study commitments.
• Time Management: Capable of prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Adaptability: Eager to learn and stay updated with tax legislation.
• Attention to Detail: Careful and accurate work, particularly in numerical tasks.
• Communication: Clear and professional verbal and written communication.
• Initiative: Proactive approach to learning and taking on new tasks.

Software Skills

IT literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word. Experience with accounting or tax software is beneficial but not essential.

Entry Requirements

• Must hold a 2:1 degree classification or above in any discipline.
• Minimum 120 UCAS points (or 300 UCAS points for exams before 2017) or equivalent.
• GCSEs: Minimum Grade 6 in Maths and English Language and Grade 4 in all other subjects (or B in Maths and English Language and C in all other subjects for exams before 2017) or equivalent.
• Must have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree within the past 2 years.
• Right to work in the UK.

Competitive annual leave entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Dedicated training and development support, Mental health first aiders, One charity day per year, Access to study champions for qualification support.

Interview Process

Interviews will take place at our London Colindale office during the weeks commencing 30th March and 6th April 2026. We look forward to receiving your application!