Tax - Global Employer Solutions - Graduate Trainee - Birmingham - 1 September 2026
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Forvis Mazars: who are we
Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. In the UK we span 14 offices with over 3,400 professionals and 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.
Tax at Forvis Mazars
* Experts in the field: You will undertake qualifications to build the skills and knowledge to expertly navigate the UK tax landscape. Your team will support you in your journey to professional excellence; whether dealing with employment taxes, corporate profits, international transactions, or personal income.
* Client‑focused solutions: Work with a diverse range of clients, from individuals to large multinationals, providing tailored tax advice. Our team works with other specialists across different service lines within Forvis Mazars, advising on tax, regulations and accounting and how that impacts the risk and governance of our clients.
* Commitment to excellence: Join a team that prioritises quality and trust. Our high standards ensure that every piece of advice we provide supports clients to make the most appropriately informed decisions. We are experts in managing risk and providing the latest advice, keeping on top of regulatory changes and developments.
About The Global Employer Solutions Team
Our Global Employer Solutions team brings together experts across Employment Tax, Global Mobility, Immigration, and Equity Reward to deliver a seamless, one‑stop service for employers and their internationally mobile employees. We work with multinational corporations, private clients, and fast‑growing businesses to navigate the complexities of cross‑border employment and reward strategies. With a collaborative Go‑To‑Market approach, we provide an integrated, end‑to‑end solution that ensures compliance, optimises employee experience, and supports strategic workforce planning.
Our Specialist Areas
* Employment Tax: Advising on tax compliance, risk management and structuring of employee remuneration and benefits, including PAYE, NIC and NMW.
* Global Mobility: Supporting the deployment of talent across borders, including assignment planning, cost projections and short‑term business visitors.
* Immigration: Providing strategic and operational support for visa applications, sponsorship and global immigration compliance to enable smooth international hiring and movement.
* Equity Reward: Designing and implementing share plans and equity‑based incentives, with a focus on tax efficiency, regulatory compliance and alignment with business goals.
Hear From One Of Our Graduate Trainees, Joe
The employment tax team at Forvis Mazars gave me the opportunity to learn from a wide range of projects which has helped me to build a strong knowledge base for the future. The variety of tax issues we deal with keeps the job very engaging! Every story is different at Forvis Mazars. Our people have amazing, personal experiences so the best way to learn about life here is to hear it first hand – click here to hear their stories.
About The Role
As a graduate trainee you’ll be part of a growing, successful team preparing and delivering high‑quality services to clients. You will work with a broad range of clients across several sectors – including public and private. You’ll help organisations grow, mitigate and manage their risks more effectively.
During Your First Two Years You Will
* Attend client meetings, engage with our clients and speak with people across a range of industries and countries.
* Request and obtain relevant information from clients based across the globe, building worldwide relationships.
* Research legislation, case law and be involved in creating new ways to better support organisations.
* Deliver presentations both internally and externally as well as drafting articles for publication on the Forvis Mazars website and other third‑party sites.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues in other services, offices and countries.
* Learn how to use the tax software and system.
By The End Of Your Final Year You Will
* Work on a range of different 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 how 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.
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. You can read about our approach to academics in our FAQs.
* Deep curiosity to learn new things and is naturally inquisitive.
* The ability to think critically, solve problems and share knowledge with others.
* A commitment to self‑development and learning.
* Strong sense of ownership of duties and high levels of responsibility to deliver on promises.
* Always looks to try their best in all they do and always looking for 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 for this role: ATT/CTA. Our supportive culture includes coaching, mentorship and one‑on‑one guidance to help you grow, belong and make an impact. In addition to funding qualifications, we provide time off to study and a blended training approach including in‑person and virtual learning. You will be allocated a buddy before joining who will support you to 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. Our goal is to support you in reaching your full potential and becoming a standout talent.
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. At Forvis Mazars, 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 please view our FAQs before applying to be aware of deadlines and important information you need to know before applying.
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