Human Capital Advisory Tax Associate ATT/CTA (Graduate Scheme) - Manchester - September 2027

Location: Manchester

Application deadline: 11th of January 2027 (Applications will only be reviewed once the deadline has passed)

Entry requirements: Achieved or predicted 2:1 degree or above and at least 112 UCAS points from your top three subjects (or equivalent)

We're looking for talented individuals who bring initiative, creativity, and curiosity to the table. In return, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience, receive mentorship from some of the industry's best and earn recognised professional qualification.

By the end of your Graduate Programme, you’ll be a well-rounded, commercially minded professional, ready to take on interesting and challenging responsibilities. You won’t just be fully qualified - you’ll be fully prepared to drive your own career forward.

What Sets Us Apart

At MHA, people come first, our colleagues, our clients, and the communities we support. In 2026, we ranked as number 11 in the UK’s top accountancy firms and a proud member of Baker Tilly International, the world’s 8th largest network, we combine global insight with a strong local commitment.

We are proud to hold the Investors in People Gold award, recognising our commitment to supporting, developing, and valuing every individual.

Here, You’ll Go Beyond Numbers

We are looking for a Tax Associate to join us who is comfortable in an evolving environment and enjoys solving a variety of challenges that contribute to meaningful outcomes.

At MHA, you will be surrounded by passionate professionals who are committed to making a difference. Your work in Tax will go beyond the numbers, we believe in hands-on learning. You’ll be doing real work on real projects, not just shadowing. While you’ll receive mentorship and guidance, we prefer you to learn through extensive and practical on-the-job training.

What does a career in Human Capital Tax Advisory actually involve?

Human Capital Tax Advisory is about helping businesses understand and manage the tax implications of their people, reward and employment strategies, while gaining insight into how organisations attract, retain and reward their workforce. You’ll work with a variety of organisations, from growing businesses and innovative start-ups to larger companies and international groups, building relationships with clients and developing an understanding of their people-related challenges and objectives.

From an early stage, you’ll support work such as gathering and analysing employee and payroll information, researching tax and employment guidance, helping prepare advice and reports, and supporting clients with areas such as remuneration, employee incentives, share schemes and international mobility. As your experience develops, you’ll gain exposure to more complex projects and advisory work, helping clients understand the tax implications of different approaches to rewarding and managing their people. It’s a career that combines technical knowledge with commercial awareness, analytical thinking, problem solving and working with people. If you’re interested in how businesses manage and reward their workforce, how employee incentives can support business objectives, and how tax can shape people strategies, Human Capital Tax Advisory could be a great fit for you.

As a Human Capital Tax Associate, you’ll experience the power of collaboration as you work with diverse teams on real projects. Start by learning the fundamentals, including:

• Employer compliance and interactions with HMRC
• PAYE and payroll health check reviews
• Whether somebody working for the client is genuinely self-employed or an employee for tax purpose
• We also help clients design and implement share schemes to incentivize their employees.
• Studying towards your professional qualification ATT Level 5 and CTA level 7

Many of our clients also send employees on international assignments or secondments, and our team advises on the Global Mobility tax implications of these moves, as well as supporting the compliance processes that arise from them. As your technical knowledge, commercial acumen and confidence grow, you'll have the opportunity to begin advising clients on their tax affairs and deliver outstanding levels of client care. That's why your ability to build great business relationships is just as important as your ability with numbers.

Rewards That Resonate

You’re more than a number to us; you’re someone with unique skills and aspirations. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, foster your professional growth, and recognise the contribution you make.

• Agile working: Our flexible working policy gives you greater choice over how you structure your day. With core hours of 10am–2pm, you can start earlier or finish later to suit your needs, alongside the option to work from home up to two days a week. For trainees, we ask for full office attendance during the first six months to ensure you receive the training, support and experience needed for a strong start, with greater flexibility available after that.
• 30 days’ holiday, including bank holidays, plus the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days (28 days on a training contract, with the opportunity to buy 5 days).
• Full study support package: including exams, tuition, study leave days and materials.
• Employee recognition awards: Performance Award bonus and other recognition initiatives.
• Employee Assistance Programme: A free, confidential 24‑hour support service, including unlimited counselling sessions and access to virtual doctors for you and your family.
• And lots more!

Are You Ready to Elevate Your Career?

Apply now and be part of a team that celebrates diversity, champions innovation, and prioritises your success.

At MHA, we know that diversity, inclusion, and belonging lead to better decisions, stronger performance, and a workplace where everyone can feel included and thrive. That’s why we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will progress you to the next stage of the process.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please let us know and we will be happy to help.

Our application form takes just a few minutes to complete and includes some diversity questions. MHA is a committed member of Access Accountancy and as such, we track our diversity stats and actively work to improve on these, year on year, looking at new ways to promote our roles to the widest audience. Any data collected is fully anonymised before sharing with any external parties, as per our Data Protection Policy and is not visible to hiring managers, or used in any way during the selection process.