University Year Placement: Tax Advisory & Private Client in Norwich

At Larking Gowen, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to both our people and relationships is at the core of who we are. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where employee wellbeing is paramount and work‑life balance is valued. In 2025, Larking Gowen won the ‘Best benefits to support work‑life balance’ award at the National Employee Benefits awards. Personal growth is encouraged through funded tailored training and development opportunities, including ACA studies.

We are delighted to offer a University Year Placement combined between our Business Tax Advisory team and our Private Client, Trust and Probate based at either our Norwich or Ipswich office, depending on the preference of the successful candidate. This placement is ideal for students with a placement year planned between their 2nd and 3rd year of study, and will run during the 2026/2027 academic year. It provides a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional environment.

Qualifications

• Ideally, you’ll be working towards a relevant degree or a professional qualification such as AAT, as well as having a Grade 4-9 in Maths and English Language at GCSE or equivalent.
• Competent in using Microsoft packages, internet, email and computerised accounts packages.

Responsibilities

• With support and training, assist with the preparation of self‑assessment tax returns for individuals, including residential property capital gains returns.
• Assist with corporation and employment tax compliance for a wide range of businesses.
• Liaise with clients, other departments in the business, and HMRC to resolve queries to ensure client expectations and compliance deadlines are met.
• Assist with tax advisory work, including technical research, liaising with others to support the delivery of advice and reports to the client.
• Taking an interest in the client’s values and business needs to develop good working relationships.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently, and organise your workload, particularly in peak periods, ensuring deadlines are met and communicating with the team around you to ensure work flows smoothly.

Benefits

• Holiday 24 days plus 8 days bank holidays
• Medicash Plan
• Life Assurance
• Pension 5% employee 3% employer
• Option to purchase PMI
• 10 days paid sickness
• Group Income Protection

Requirements

• University Placement Year – split between Business Tax Advisory and Private Client, Trust and Probate teams between July 2026 and June 2027.
• Based in Norwich or Ipswich depending on the candidate.
• Working Hours – 37.5 hours per week.
• Salary – £24,000

At Larking Gowen, our people get the very best career opportunities in accountancy and business advice. Whether you’re just starting out and you’re looking for an Apprenticeship or Graduate opportunity or you’ve been working in the business for some time, we’ll make sure you get all the support you need to take you to the next step in your career and beyond.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly business that looks after our people and is active in the community. As soon as you join us, you’ll be working hands‑on, and starting to build your own professional relationships.

Larking Gowen has been around for more than 130 years. We have gone from strength to strength and have built our reputation for loyalty and reliability. We’re also forward looking, keeping abreast of change in a fast‑moving environment.

Platinum credited training provider

Pension scheme (salary exchange)

Paid professional subscriptions

Rewards for client referrals

Social responsibility and charity support

Social and sports activities

Suggestion scheme and Innovation Fund

Paid holiday and option to purchase additional holiday through salary exchange

Corporate membership providing discounts on theatre and arts

Market Leading MediCash Programme

Employee Assistance Programme

3 x salary Death In Service