Private Client Tax Att/cta (higher Apprenticeship) - Preston
MHA · North West · PR1 3HP
About the role
Tax Associate – Private Client 💼✨
Ready to kickstart your career and make a real impact? We’re on the hunt for enthusiastic, creative, and curious minds to join our Apprenticeship Programme. Forget just watching from the sidelines – you'll dive headfirst into hands-on experience, learn from the best in the business, and earn a professional qualification that opens doors. 🚀 By the time you’re done, you won’t just be qualified; you’ll be a commercially savvy pro, ready to own your career and tackle exciting challenges.
What's the Deal? 🤔
We're looking for a Tax Associate who thrives in a dynamic environment and loves solving diverse problems that lead to awesome outcomes. At MHA, you'll be surrounded by pros passionate about making a difference. Your work in Tax? It's way more than just crunching numbers; it's about understanding people and their financial journeys. You’ll be doing actual work on actual projects from day one, with tons of practical, on-the-job training and dedicated mentorship.
Private Client Tax – What’s In It For You? 🧑💼
This role focuses on helping individuals and families navigate their personal tax affairs. You'll advise clients based on their unique situations and future goals. Imagine working with entrepreneurs, business owners, families, trusts, and individuals with interests both in the UK and globally. You’ll build genuine, often long-term client relationships. Early on, you'll be prepping tax returns, researching tax laws, and helping clients stay on track. As you grow, you'll explore trickier stuff like trusts, estates, inheritance tax, succession planning, and international tax. It's a career that mixes technical smarts with a real knack for understanding people and their personal financial decisions. If building relationships and helping people manage their finances sounds like your jam, this is it! 📈
Your Day-to-Day Might Look Like:
- Supporting multi-generational families, high-net-worth individuals, international clients, and investment structures. 🤝
- Assisting with tax compliance to ensure clients meet their obligations accurately and on time. ✅
- Contributing to custom tax planning strategies to meet client needs. 💡
- Studying towards your Professional Qualification (ATT Level 5 and CTA Level 7). 🎓
Eligibility:
- At least 112 UCAS points from your top three subjects (or equivalent). 💯
Rewards That Actually Matter: 🎁
We know you're more than just a number. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, boost your growth, and celebrate your contributions.
- Agile Working: Flexibility to structure your day, with core hours and the option to work from home up to two days a week after your initial six months of full office attendance (crucial for a strong start!). 🏠
- 30 Days Holiday: Plus the chance to buy or sell days. 🏖️
- Full Study Support: Covering exams, tuition, study leave, and materials. 📚
- Recognition Awards: Performance bonuses and other ways we say "great job!" 🎉
- Employee Assistance Programme: Free, confidential 24/7 support including unlimited counselling and virtual doctor access. 🧑⚕️
- And much more!
What Makes MHA Different? 🌟
People are our priority – colleagues, clients, and communities. We're a top UK accountancy firm and part of a massive global network, blending international insight with local commitment. Our people-first approach means you'll be welcomed into a collaborative, purpose-driven team where continuous learning and growth are the norm. We’ve earned the Investors in People Gold award for our dedication to supporting and valuing everyone. We champion diversity, inclusion, and belonging, believing it leads to better decisions and a thriving workplace for all. We're a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to Apply? 👇
Application deadline: 11 January 2027 (Applications reviewed after the deadline).
Apply now and join a team that celebrates diversity, innovation, and your success!
We're committed to making the application process accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please let us know. Our application takes minutes to complete and includes diversity questions to help us track our progress in reaching the widest audience. This data is anonymised and not used in selection.
How to Apply:
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Key responsibilities
- Preparing personal tax returns
- Researching tax legislation
- Assisting with tax compliance, ensuring clients meet their obligations
- Contributing to tailored tax planning strategies to meet client needs
- Studying towards your Professional Qualification (ATT Level 5 and CTA Level 7)