Tax Trainee

Are you about to finish College/Sixth Form or University and are wondering what to do next? Do you fancy joining the amazing world of tax and accounting? Are you looking for a Practice which has been voted one of the best places to work in the UK, with fully funded training packages and a strong focus on learning and development so you can reach your true potential?

If you’re reading this, then the answer to that question is probably yes. At Forbes Dawson (DJH's Tax Specialists), our team is at the heart of everything we achieve. And no matter how much we grow, looking after our people will always be our #1 priority. We come in all shapes and sizes, with different qualities, experience and knowledge. Together, our differences create balance. And that is our superpower.

By joining our team, we’ll be with you at every step, as you grow and develop and build a fantastic career. Together, we’ll achieve great things.

Responsibilities

As part of our growing specialist Tax team based in Altrincham, you will play an active role in delivering high-quality advisory work across a wide range of tax areas. This is a mixed tax role where you will get exposure to tax compliance and advisory. The role offers hands-on exposure to corporate, trust and individual clients with genuine variety from day one.

It’s a great opportunity to develop and progress within a forward-thinking and fast-paced firm. You’ll be:

• Supporting senior advisors on a broad mix of Corporate Tax, Inheritance Tax, VAT, SDLT and Private Client matters.
• Attending on-site client meetings alongside senior team members, contributing to discussions and helping to shape tailored tax solutions.
• Gaining exposure across all areas of tax, with the opportunity to develop a well-rounded understanding.
• Progressing through ATT, with full study support
• Assisting in the growth of our Tax Advisory Hub, collaborating with a central team and engaging with colleagues across our other offices.
• Participating in cross-office projects and client visits, broadening your professional network and experience.
• Taking ownership of your development by exploring areas of tax you enjoy most during your studies, with the flexibility to specialise post-qualification.

Skills

Hungry for a new challenge, you'll:

• Be a college leaver or graduate. Graduates should be expecting a minimum 2:1 degree. College leavers should hold a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 and above (including Maths and English at grade 6 or above), and be on track to achieve 3 A Levels (or equivalent) at grade C or above in any subject.
• Love getting to know people and cultivating long-lasting relationships
• Act like a sponge and enjoy learning
• Be confident and articulate communicator
• Have a proactive attitude, whether a task is complicated or simple, big or small
• Thrive working to achieve great things alongside the rest of the team
• Be motivated by a fast paced and bustling environment
• Look at things differently than other people and will enjoy finding alternative solutions
• Be excited to immerse yourself in our lively brand, culture and business

Benefits

Here are a few reasons to come and join us, but you’ll find loads more once you get your feet under the table:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance plus an extra day off for your birthday
• Dress for your day
• Fully funded study support, tailored learning and development
• Company pension
• A fully loaded wellbeing, social & community calendar

Together we achieve great things for our team, clients, communities and the planet. You can read more about life at Forbes Dawson & life at DJH here!

Please note: This role is for a August 2027 or September 2027 start, depending on whether the successful applicant is a college-leaver or graduate.