At Mazars we have a wide range of opportunities for you to gain experience in a firm that truly cares about your aspirations. Our business is an engine for rapid and consistent career progression, and we are known for giving ambitious people early responsibility and exposure.
Are you a graduate with strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail? Are you a credible and effective communicator who has a commitment to learning? This is a great opportunity to join a team that specialises in providing expert tax advice to clients within a wide range of industries.
About the role
The role of a Tax Trainee is to assist in the
provision of corporate tax compliance and advisory services as part of a
specialist team to a portfolio of clients
They are to assist in
the preparation of company's corporation tax computations and returns
and to ensure that they show a true representation of the company's tax
position and provide bespoke advice to clients on their tax affairs.
You
will be provided an opportunity to work with colleagues in different tax
disciplines during your time on our graduate programme, resulting in a
broad understanding of the services we can offer our clients.
We
are now operating 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:
• Learn how to use tax
software and systems in order to prepare a corporation tax computation
and return.
• Develop a thorough understanding of financial
statements and the nature of the clients' business in order to complete
the corporation tax computation to the best of your ability.
• Be
able to obtain relevant information from other departments and clients
whilst building good communication with both.
• Be able to help write
reports and produce other client deliverables to assist the client in
explaining issues, risks and solutions in easily understandable language
that they can act on.
By the end of your third year you will:
• Work on a range of
different compliance and 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 procedures
About the team
Overview of the Tax service line
At Mazars we'll help you
build on your expertise, experience and ambition to develop a rewarding
and successful career. We want you to be yourself, to bring your ideas
and creativity and to feel inspired as part of our national tax team.
We provide bespoke advice in all areas of taxation, helping our clients to navigate the complexities of tax codes, often in multiple jurisdictions, and to help them ensure they are fulfilling all their obligations and paying the correct amount of tax. In this way we help them to manage an area of significant financial and reputational risk and to make properly informed decisions about their tax position whether they are an individual, a business owner or a corporate organisation. We also help clients resolve any disputes they have with the tax authorities as swiftly as possible.
We cover every aspect of taxation for clients, whether on employment, corporate profits or gains, movements of individuals or businesses from one country to another, international transactions or on personal income, gains or wealth.
An introduction to the Corporate Tax Compliance team
The
Corporate Tax Compliance team focuses on a broad range of corporate
clients, meeting their tax advisory and compliance needs in an
environment of fast paced economic change, combined with complex and
changing legislation both in the UK and overseas. Our corporate clients
range from listed multinationals, large entrepreneurial businesses,
domestic owner managed businesses and clients in the financial services
sector.
About you
• We are looking for exceptional candidates to join
our team who demonstrate the following:
• Interpersonal skills; the
ability to build client relationships with a foundation of trust and
responsibility.
• Analytical skills; the ability to think critically,
research and solve problems.
• Attention to detail and strong
time-management skills.
• Commitment to self-development & learning.
•
Affinity with our values; in particular, respect for individuals,
diversity and integrity.
• Teamwork; the ability to function and
contribute effectively as part of a high achieving team.
• 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. We balance your academic results alongside the
aptitude assessment within our recruitment process to ensure that you
will be successful in your role with us.
Mazars & me: who are we?
Mazars is a leading
international professional services firm delivering exceptional quality
in audit, tax, financial advisory, outsourcing and consulting. It's also
a fun, fast-paced, positive place to work and make friends.
At Mazars, we celebrate individuality and thrive on teamwork. We give people the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose. We support one another to deliver quality, create change and make an impact. So that everyone can reach their full potential.
Every story is different at Mazars. Our people have amazing, personal experiences so the best way to learn about life here is to hear it first hand from them.
Learning and development
We offer a diverse range of
experiences, with prestigious clients and dynamic projects across a
range of sectors and geographies. We offer an excellent technical
grounding and real responsibility from the start, with early exposure to
clients and partners. We have a culture of coaching, feedback,
mentorship and one-to-one support, so you will learn from working
closely with accessible colleagues and leaders who have so much to
share. Most importantly, we give our people the tools and support they
need to define their own career path and realise their full potential.
As part of your training, we offer the opportunity to gain a
professional qualification whilst earning a competitive salary and
gaining invaluable experience.
This includes funding, time off to study, attend college and complete online courses. Your professional qualification is only part of the story at Mazars; we support all our trainees with a blended approach to training and development including classroom study, 1:1 coaching, and soft skills training. We will fund your study towards the combined ATT/CTA qualification.
You will be supported by a mentor and an appraising manager to keep your career and aspirations on track. And you will be allocated a buddy who will support you to settle into the team and navigate your first year at Mazars.
Inclusion and diversity
Being inclusive is core to our
culture at Mazars; we want to ensure everyone, whether in the
recruitment process or beyond, is fully supported to be their unique
self and provided with a level playing field. To read more about our
approach click here.
Next steps
At Mazars, we are one diverse, multicultural,
multi-generational team with a huge sense of connection and belonging.
If you are looking to join a firm where you can take ownership of your
career, get involved, believe in yourself and put your ideas into
action, then we think you will be a great addition to our team.
Roles will be closed as soon as we find the right people, so to avoid disappointment we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
International applications – Having a valid right to work status in place prior to the commencement of our graduate program is a mandatory prerequisite for employment with Mazars. We are happy to accept applications from non-UK nationals. However, there are specific restrictions and prerequisites that you should familiarize yourself with before applying, you can view these on our FAQ page. Please note that the deadline to apply for eligible international candidates who require visa sponsorship is 15th March 2024. Applications received after this date will not be progressed.
