AUTUMN 2026 Tax Trainee (School Leaver/Graduate) in Leicester

Rowleys is an independent accountancy firm working across the East Midlands, with our office based in Leicester, near Junction 21 of the M1. We are a forward thinking firm who are continually investing in our people and their development. We are looking for like-minded individuals to join our team and be a part of our future growth. We are looking to recruit a school leaver or graduate in our Tax department who wants to learn and develop into a qualified tax advisor.

Our trainees are supported with their studies, using a highly respected training provider and we support people with time off for study. We genuinely understand the balance that is needed for trainees who need to learn on the job, but also have the space to get through their professional studies successfully. This trainee role offers an opportunity to become part of Rowleys expanding Tax Team.

Work within the department includes assisting with the tax compliance review and returns process and working on tax advisory projects, mainly focussed on the personal and business direct tax issues. You will develop an understanding of all areas of direct tax, through exposure to a wide variety of private and corporate clients operating in various sectors, with areas to specialise and focus on as you grow and develop. You will work closely with and support the team Managers and Partners.

Throughout the training contract, you will learn the bedrock of accounting and tax preparation. You will see the direct benefit of the work you do when working with clients as individuals, and you will get the opportunity to build strong relationships with our clients. We operate a hybrid working model, so as a trainee you will split your time between working from home, spending valuable time in the office, visiting clients when required, or studying for your professional exams.

We are looking for candidates with a strong desire to learn and progress, and we give increasing responsibility when an individual is ready, rather than at pre-determined times through a fixed matrix. As an independent firm based in one location, it means we can be flexible in our approach.

The main responsibilities of this role over the training contract will include:

• Prepare, process and manage the Corporation Tax and Personal Tax work for a portfolio of clients efficiently and profitably within the required statutory deadlines, to ensure compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Prepare all supporting documentation and act as a main point of contact providing assistance and advice, along with specific details of tax liabilities / calculations, in order to manage client expectations and provide an excellent level of customer service.
• Participate in client meetings and manage client expectations by ensuring they are always kept up to date and understand the information presented to them.
• Keep senior colleagues fully informed of the status of all work, especially any challenges or delays encountered and suggestion for resolution of the same to manage workload issues to ensure that work is completed within the required deadlines.
• Assist the team with all administration tasks for ad hoc assignments, liaising with the relevant client contacts to ensure all billing is completed, work is recognised and to assist in achieving the department’s annual billing targets.
• Participate and contribute to the development of the team in order to assist the team in meeting its objectives.
• Maintain up to date technical knowledge and attend all relevant training, seminars and conferences to ensure you are aware of the most up to date legislation and to continue developing your own personal knowledge as required by the regulatory body.

To develop into a successful advisor, there are also many personal traits that are important. At this stage in your career, these are the key areas we will be exploring through our assessment process. The key values of our business are:

• INTEGRITY Upholding moral and ethical principles.
• DIVERSITY Valuing and respecting differences among individuals, encouraging different ideas and innovative thinking.
• EXCELLENCE Striving for the highest quality and performance.
• AGILITY Being flexible, collaborating effectively to deliver a great service.
• LEADERSHIP Guiding and inspiring others through a positive mindset.

Rowleys has spent a significant amount of time over the years listening to our employees and trying to give an overall package that sets us apart from other firms. Our ultimate priority is to employ personable individuals with a passion for excellent service, whilst ensuring work life balance and wellbeing is embedded in our culture.

As we focus more on the personal skills of individuals at this stage in their careers, we do not have any academic entry criteria for this programme. We would encourage any graduate to apply who feels they have the drive and can make a difference at Rowleys.

If you wish to apply for a position, please email our practice manager who leads our recruitment process, Natalie Adcock (natalie@rowleys.uk) and ask for an application form. We will then ask you to complete this as soon as possible and submit back to us. We do not expect you to prepare a separate CV as all of your details will be included in the application form.

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