Overview
Private Client Tax Trainee (ATT/CTA) – Peterborough – September 2026. Saffery Peterborough, England, United Kingdom.
This is a trainee position studying towards the ATT/CTA qualification, with three years of training and access to tuition support.
Responsibilities
* Work in the Tax Services Group (TSG) delivering compliance and advisory services for high net worth private clients with UK and offshore interests, property owners, business owners, partnerships and trusts.
* Prepare and file tax returns, perform manual reconciliation of tax liabilities, and liaise with clients by phone or in person.
* Contribute to a varied and complex client portfolio, both domestic and international.
* Receive mentorship, structured training, and participate in off-site trainee programmes and regular social events.
Qualifications and Requirements
* 2:1 undergraduate degree (expected or obtained) in any discipline.
* Minimum of 120 UCAS points from top 3 A Levels (or equivalent), excluding General Studies and AS Levels.
* Minimum of 6 (B) in GCSE Maths and English Language (or equivalent).
* We welcome applications from candidates who are AAT qualified; include qualification details in the academic section.
* If you have over 12 months of relevant experience within a training contract at another firm, consider part-qualified opportunities on our Experienced Hire vacancy page.
Programme and Dates
Three-year training contract with full support and access to first-class tuition centres. Window 1: 15 September 2025 - 3 October 2025; Window 2: 3 November 2025 - 21 November 2025. Early applications are encouraged.
What We’ll Offer You
* Financial support and flexibility: competitive salary, paid overtime or time off in lieu, profit-sharing (approx. £1,000 per year), generous annual leave, flexible work arrangements, and contributory pension (5% salary match).
* Work-life balance and wellbeing: buddy scheme, agile working policy (up to three days WFH; up to four days in-office during training), health assessments, GP access, cancer screenings, and mental health resources.
* Personal development and belonging: mentorship and career progression, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion programmes, and opportunities to join employee networks.
Who We Are
Saffery is a partner-led and people-focused chartered accountancy, tax and business advisory firm with a long-standing history and global network through Nexia. We foster an inclusive culture where people can be themselves and pursue rewarding careers.
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