Launch Your Tax Career: ACA/CTA Trainee Program

Saffery Champness; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK accounting firm in Peterborough is seeking School Leaver Corporate Tax Trainees to join their team starting in September 2026. This role offers a path towards ACA/CTA qualification, focusing on corporate tax compliance and advisory services. Candidates with 120 UCAS points and strong GCSEs in Maths and English are encouraged to apply. The firm offers robust training, mentorship, and flexible benefits, creating a supportive environment for early career professionals.

Benefits

Profit-sharing scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible work arrangements

Contributory pension plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 120 UCAS points from top 3 A Levels (or equivalent), excluding General Studies and AS Levels.
• Minimum of 6 (or B) in GCSE Maths and English Language (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Support the tax compliance process, including assisting with tax accounting and learning how tax returns are prepared and submitted.
• Help with technical research and assisting responses to client queries and internal team questions.
• Learn how to identify advisory opportunities within client portfolios and contribute to tax planning discussions.
• Gain insight into complex tax areas, such as capital allowances, R&D tax relief, transfer pricing, and international tax.
• Assist in stand-alone tax advisory projects, including structuring acquisitions and disposals, transaction support, and due diligence.

Job description

A leading UK accounting firm in Peterborough is seeking School Leaver Corporate Tax Trainees to join their team starting in September 2026. This role offers a path towards ACA/CTA qualification, focusing on corporate tax compliance and advisory services. Candidates with 120 UCAS points and strong GCSEs in Maths and English are encouraged to apply. The firm offers robust training, mentorship, and flexible benefits, creating a supportive environment for early career professionals.