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Tax - Specialist Tax Graduate Trainee- Employment Tax - 1 September 2025- London

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Starts on Aug 31
    Entry Level
  • Accounting & Tax
  • London

Requirements

  • On track or have obtained an undergraduate degree. Strong academic performance is important; however, we understand that things don't always go to plan. Our recruitment process looks at your whole self – academic achievements as well as other experiences in which you have grown and developed. You can read about our approach to academics in our FAQs.
  • Deep curiosity to learn new things and is naturally inquisitive;
  • The ability to think critically solve problems and share knowledge with others;
  • A commitment to self-development and learning;
  • Strong sense of ownership of duties and high levels of responsibility to deliver on promises;
  • Try their best in all they do and always looking for ways to improve;
  • Enjoys meeting and engaging with new people with an underlying respect for individuals, diversity, and integrity;
  • Works well under pressure and have a positive ‘can-do' attitude if faced with challenging situations;
  • Excellent time management skills;
  • A willingness to travel and adhere to our flexible working environment.

Responsibilities

  • You will part of a growing, successful team preparing and delivering high-quality services to clients. You will work with a broad range of clients, covering several sectors – including Public and Private Sector organisations. You'll be helping organisations grow, mitigate and manage their risks more effectively, by helping enhance employee reward, reducing employer costs and putting more robust governance controls on key tax and reward risk areas in place.
  • We operate a hybrid working model, so as a trainee you will split your time between working from home, visiting the office, client sites when required or studying for your professional exams.
  • During your first two years you will:
  • Attend client meetings, helping organisations find solutions to complex compliance and reward matters.
  • Research legislation, case law and be involved in creating new ways to better support organisations
  • Draft articles for publication on the Forvis Mazars website and other third party sites
  • work collaboratively with colleagues in other services, offices and countries
  • Learn how to use the tax software and systems
  • By the end of your final year you will:
  • Work on a range of different advisory engagements across UK tax covering a range of technical areas
  • Develop a strong technical knowledge of the UK tax legislation
  • Coach and lead more junior team members on advisory engagements
  • Understand the way in which different corporate entities operate across a range of sectors
  • Work directly with our clients and begin developing relationships with those clients to deliver on repeat engagements
  • Begin to manage advisory engagements, including planning, budgeting and project managing different service lines
  • Develop a strong understanding of our control and risk management procedure
  • You're joining us as a permanent employee, so the three years is only the beginning of your exceptional career journey.

FAQs

What is the start date for the Tax - Specialist Tax Graduate Trainee position?

The start date for the position is 1 September 2025.

Where is the job location for this role?

The job is located in London.

What type of clients will I work with in the Employment Tax team?

You will work with a diverse range of clients, including individuals, family-owned businesses, and large FTSE 100 international organizations, as well as clients from both public and private sectors.

What qualifications will I pursue while in this role?

You will pursue fully funded professional qualifications, specifically the Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) and Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA).

What is the structure of the work environment for trainees?

We operate a hybrid working model, which means you will split your time between working from home, visiting the office, client sites when required, and studying for professional exams.

What will my responsibilities be during the first two years?

During your first two years, you will attend client meetings, research legislation, draft articles for publication, collaborate with colleagues from various services, and learn how to use tax software and systems.

What kind of training and development support is offered?

You will receive comprehensive training and development including coaching, mentorship, time off to study, and a blended learning approach featuring both in-person and virtual training.

Is there an emphasis on inclusion and diversity in the workplace?

Yes, inclusion and diversity are core to our culture at Forvis Mazars, and we aim to support everyone in being their unique selves.

What skills or qualities is Forvis Mazars looking for in candidates?

We are looking for candidates with deep curiosity, critical thinking abilities, a commitment to self-development, strong ownership of duties, excellent time management skills, and a positive attitude under pressure.

Will I have opportunities to lead or manage projects?

Yes, by the end of your final year, you will begin to manage advisory engagements, including planning, budgeting, and project management across different service lines.

We provide a comprehensive and flexible range of services to our clients, specialising in audit, accountancy, advisory, tax and legal services.

Accounting
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2024
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Forvis Mazars is a leading international professional services firm. We are a united partnership delivering exceptional quality in audit, accounting, tax, financial advisory, outsourcing and consulting. At Forvis Mazars, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to gain experience in a firm that truly cares about your aspirations. Forvis Mazars is an amazing place to learn and grow, we are known for giving ambitious people responsibility and exposure early in their career.

Culture & Values

  • Integrity

    Ethical and moral rigour guide how we work and assist our clients.

  • Responsibility

    We treat our clients’ challenges as our own and we care about how our work may affect our communities.

  • Independence

    We always think independently, and in our roles as auditors and advisors we always act independently.

  • Technical excellence

    Technical excellence is one of the founding principles applied at every level in our network. This constant search for the highest standards of quality leads to client satisfaction, improvement in business lines and staff development.

  • Diversity & respect

    Looking beyond borders and cultural differences, we make respect for the individual and sharing the cornerstone of all human relations. United in diversity, we see our capacity to listen and our open-mindedness as a true lever for innovation.

  • Continuity

    As new faces come and go, as one generation hands over to another, our relationships, experience and knowledge survive. We learn from the past, but look to the future.

Benefits

  • From 25 days and up to 29 days holiday (dependent on grade and length of service) with the option to buy up to 10 days holiday

  • An extra day off over Christmas, known as Forvis Mazars Day

  • Forvis Mazars pension plan

  • Cycle to work

  • Forvis Mazars way to give – payroll giving

  • Gym membership

  • Dental insurance

  • Health assessments

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