Tax - Tax Reporting - Graduate Trainee - Poole - 1 September 2026
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Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the UK and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future. You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you're supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You’ll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team.
At Forvis Mazars, we value your expertise, experience, and ambition, encouraging you to bring your ideas and creativity to our national tax team. We are experts in navigating the UK tax landscape and are committed to fostering your professional excellence.
About the Team
The Tax Reporting 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.
About the Role
As a graduate trainee you will support the team on the delivery of high quality compliance and advisory VAT services to clients. You will work with a broad range of clients, covering several sectors – including multinational businesses, international and UK listed and private companies, central and local government, not for profit organisations and financial institutions.
During Your First Two Years You Will
* Support with the provision of high-quality VAT compliance on a portfolio of clients;
* Support the senior VAT team by researching VAT technical questions, plus background information and useful publications;
* Assist senior team members to develop the business and to seek new fee‑earning opportunities within the Forvis Mazars client base and externally;
* Support the VAT team with preparation of VAT return calculations;
* Be involved in written and verbal communications with HMRC;
* Communicate with the VAT team on any issues or findings;
* Develop and apply technical knowledge gained from studies and on the job experience; and
* Present to both internal and external audiences on relevant VAT topics.
By the End of Your Third Year You Will
* Aid with the management of a portfolio of clients, including acting as one of the main points of contact for the clients and liaising with other advisors;
* Develop the VAT service offering by using advisory skills in assisting on a wide range of projects and sectors;
* Assist the manager to develop the business and to seek new opportunities both within Forvis Mazars and externally;
* Support senior management on VAT planning and other ad hoc projects;
* Advise clients and partners about VAT, including changes to legislation and practice;
* Manage the successful delivery of VAT projects, ensuring technical excellence and a practical/business‑driven approach is taken;
* Liaise and negotiate with HMRC on behalf of clients;
* Proactively manage existing clients to identify and win new work assignments; and
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and provide high levels of client service.
Who We’re Looking For
* 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.
* Deep curiosity to learn new things and a natural inquisitiveness;
* The ability to think critically, solve problems and share knowledge with others;
* A commitment to self‑development and learning;
* A strong sense of ownership of duties and high levels of responsibility to deliver on promises;
* Always looking to try their best in all they do and always seeking ways to improve;
* Enjoys meeting and engaging with new people with an underlying respect for individuals, diversity, and integrity;
* Works well under pressure and has a positive ‘can‑do' attitude when faced with challenging situations;
* Excellent time‑management skills;
* A willingness to travel and adhere to our flexible working environment.
Learning and Development
Fully funded professional qualification: ATT/CTA. Our supportive culture includes coaching, mentorship, and one‑on‑one guidance to help you grow, belong and make an impact. We provide time off to study and a blended training approach including in‑person and virtual learning. You will be allocated a buddy who will help you settle into the team and navigate your first year at Forvis Mazars.
You will also receive comprehensive quality training and development to grow in your professional career; this includes development in professional excellence, client excellence, digital excellence, and technical excellence.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At Forvis Mazars, diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value our people's unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience and know this diversity creates better outcomes for our clients. We promote an environment in which you can grow your skills, belong to a team that values your ideas, and make an impact that matters.
Next Steps
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. Please note the start date is 1 September 2026. If you are an international applicant and/or require a visa, view our FAQs before applying to be aware of deadlines and important information you need to know.
Seniority Level
Internship
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
Accounting / Auditing and Finance
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