Corporate Tax Associate Att/cta (higher Apprenticeship) - Thames Valley
MHA · South East · SL6 3UD
About the role
Join MHA as a Tax Associate and kickstart your career with real-world impact! 🚀 We're searching for bright minds who bring initiative, creativity, and a burning curiosity to the table. In return, get ready for some epic hands-on experience, top-tier mentorship from industry pros, and earn a recognised professional qualification. 🎓 By the end of our Apprenticeship Programme, you'll be a fully-rounded, business-savvy professional, prepped to tackle exciting challenges and drive your career forward. 📈
Entry Requirements:
- Achieved or predicted at least 112 UCAS points from your top three subjects (or equivalent).
Go Beyond the Numbers with Us! 🌟
We're looking for a Tax Associate who thrives in a dynamic environment and loves solving diverse challenges that lead to awesome outcomes. At MHA, you'll be surrounded by passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference. Your work in Tax will be hands-on – you'll be doing real work on real projects from day one, not just observing. We focus on extensive, practical on-the-job training, with guidance and mentorship along the way.
What's Corporate Tax All About? 🤔
Corporate Tax is all about helping businesses crush their tax responsibilities while navigating a constantly evolving tax landscape. You'll work with all sorts of companies, from growing owner-managed businesses to larger groups, building client relationships and understanding how they tick. Early on, you'll prep corporate tax computations and returns, dive into tax legislation research, and ensure clients stay compliant. As you grow, you'll get involved in advisory work like business transactions, restructuring, and international activities. It's a career that blends technical smarts with business savvy, problem-solving, and people skills. If you're into businesses, how they operate, and how tax shapes commercial decisions, Corporate Tax could be your jam! 💼 (If personal finance is more your vibe, check out our Private Client Tax roles!)
Your Role as a Corporate Tax Associate:
You'll be the go-to for helping businesses navigate their corporate tax duties, offering technical support and practical advice to a range of clients. Here’s a peek at what you’ll be doing:
- Preparing corporation tax computations and returns 📝
- Researching tax legislation and analysing it 🔎
- Advising clients on corporate tax compliance and planning strategies 💡
- Supporting tax advisory projects and transactions 🤝
- Liaising and negotiating with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) 🗣️
- Building solid client relationships and delivering top-notch service ✨
- Studying towards your professional qualification (ATT Level 5 and CTA Level 7) 📚
Rewards That Matter: ✨
You’re more than a number here – you’re someone with unique skills and dreams. Our benefits are designed to boost your wellbeing, fuel your professional journey, and celebrate your contributions.
- Agile Working: Enjoy flexibility with core hours (10am–2pm) and the option to work from home up to two days a week. For trainees, we ask for full office attendance for the first six months to ensure a strong start, with more flexibility after that. 🏡
- 30 Days Holiday: Including bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days (28 days on a training contract, with the opportunity to buy 5 days). 🏖️
- Full Study Support: We've got your exams, tuition, study leave, and materials covered. 💯
- Employee Recognition Awards: Performance bonuses and other awesome recognition initiatives. 🏆
- Employee Assistance Programme: A free, confidential 24/7 support service offering unlimited counselling and virtual doctor access for you and your family. 🩺
- And much more! 🎉
What Makes MHA Stand Out? 🌟
At MHA, people truly come first – our colleagues, clients, and communities. We're ranked among the UK's top accountancy firms and are a proud member of Baker Tilly International, combining global insights with local dedication. We hold the Investors in People Gold award, proving our commitment to supporting, developing, and valuing everyone. 🥇
Ready to Elevate Your Career? 🚀
Apply now and join a team that celebrates diversity, drives innovation, and prioritises your success! We believe diversity, inclusion, and belonging lead to better decisions, stronger performance, and a workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. We are a Disability Confident employer – if you meet the essential criteria, we’ll progress you to the next stage. Need reasonable adjustments during recruitment? Just let us know – we’re happy to help! Our application is quick and includes diversity questions to help us track and improve. All data is anonymised and kept confidential.
How to Apply:
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Key responsibilities
- Preparing corporation tax computations and returns
- Conducting technical tax research and analysing legislation
- Advising clients on corporate tax compliance and planning matters
- Supporting tax advisory projects and transactions
- Studying towards professional qualification (ATT Level 5 and CTA Level 7)