Trainee Tax Adviser

Tax Training Programme 

 

Our opportunity   

 

Do you want to pursue a career in tax? Are you looking for your first role in the field of tax? This could be your opportunity. We are seeking Graduates and School leavers (with A Levels) who are enthusiastic, committed, and ready to build their career in the dynamic and rewarding world of tax.   

 

How you will make a difference  

 

You will join a team of Tax professionals who will guide and help you develop your skills and knowledge while working on real projects and real clients. A career in Tax is ideal for people who like problem-solving, curious and can adapt to changes.  We appreciate and value individuals who can work autonomously but still collaborate with a wider team.    

 

You will have the opportunity to learn and grow as a tax professional as you gain exposure to the different areas of tax such as Private Client Tax, Corporate Tax, Tax Dispute Resolutions, Tax Consultancy and VAT. You will have the opportunity to become CTA Qualified, through the ACA/CTA pathway, which will set you up strongly to build your career on a solid technical foundation. 

 

 Through various rotation, you can expect exposure to:  

 

Private Client Tax    
Handling personal tax returns, understanding income tax, capital gains tax, and national insurance contributions.   

 

Corporate Tax   
Managing business tax compliance, including corporation tax, VAT and Employment Taxes.   

 

Client Advisory    
You will begin to understand how to provide tax advisory services to clients helping them understand their tax obligations and opportunities for tax savings.   

 

Tax Dispute Resolution  
Reviewing client’s historic tax positions and making the relevant disclosure of any undeclared liabilities to HMRC, learning how to best negotiate with HMRC  

 

Learning from the senior tax team members who will help guide you in your career journey in tax.   

 

  

 

You will be ideal for this role if you…   

 

Have A Level grades of A, B, B or above.  

 

If you have a degree, you will have obtained a minimum of a 2:1. 

 

Have alternative qualifications equivalent to the above.  

 

Ambitious, focused and feel comfortable with studying whilst working.  

 

Have great organisational and problem-solving abilities.  

 

Are able to learn and receive continuous feedback on how to improve and grow in your Tax career.   

 

 

We know you have a lot to offer, which is why we want to give you the freedom to thrive no matter who you are or what your background is. You will have every opportunity to use your creativity in how you approach your work and the support to innovate.  

 

Inclusion, diversity, and talent development are a fundamental aspect of who we are, and we welcome applications from candidates who share and champion these values. You will play an integral part in helping to make BKL a great place to work with a sense of belonging for everyone.  

 

 High challenge, high support  

 

If you enjoy problem-solving and a fast-changing environment, you will thrive in this role.  

 

As in all BKL roles, you will be able to take a flexible approach: balancing independent work with teamwork, and remote working with time in the office with colleagues.  

 

You can get an insight into life at BKL by visiting our website or by browsing our social media.  

 

We’re proud to be one of the few Certified B Corporations in the accountancy sector. In joining us, you’ll become part of a business that’s committed to balancing profit and purpose.  

 

 Take your Next Step  

 

If this sounds like the role for you, and BKL sounds like the place for you, we’d be delighted to talk with you about the career you could build here. That begins with an application via our jobs portal...   

 

 

 

Part of how we’ll get to know you, and make sure we’d work well together, is aptitude & psychometric testing during our selection process.