Graduate Tax Trainee - ATT/CTA - August 2026 - Salisbury
Join us as a Trainee Tax Advisor (ATT/CTA) and build a long‑term career in tax. You’ll earn while you learn, gaining hands‑on experience alongside your studies. We pay for all your training and qualifications and support you every step of the way. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work for the third year running, making this an excellent place to launch your tax career.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll work within one of our specialist teams – corporate tax, private client tax, tax advisory services or VAT – while studying toward the ATT/CTA qualifications.
* Preparing profit and loss statements and tax returns
* Designing accounting processes for companies
* Analysing financial data to identify efficiencies and savings
* Supporting clients with tailored tax planning and advice
About You
You’ll enjoy this job if you like…
* Research and investigation
* Working with numbers
* Being analytical and methodical
* Talking to people and building relationships
* Becoming an expert in your field
* Being part of a supportive, fun team
Your development
Studying alongside working is demanding. As a trainee tax advisor, you’ll need to do regular independent study and revision for your professional exams. It typically takes around three years to qualify as a tax advisor, by which time you may already be managing your own clients or leading a small team. Your development won’t stop once you’ve qualified. We have clear programmes to help you progress to manager roles and beyond.
We’ll support you every step of the way
* A buddy before you start, to help you settle in
* A line manager and student counsellor to keep you on track with your studies and career goals
* Ongoing learning and development opportunities beyond qualification, helping you progress into manager roles and beyond
What we’re looking for
Bright, motivated graduates who want to build a meaningful career in tax. This programme offers structured development, early responsibility, and long‑term progression.
Entry Requirements
* On track to achieve or have obtained, a 2.2 or above in any degree discipline
* Minimum of 112 UCAS points (from three A Levels or equivalent, excluding general studies)
* GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 (C) or above
How to apply
Apply online by midnight on Sunday, 18 January 2026. We recommend applying early, as the window may close if we receive a high number of applications. Please note you can only apply for one role per recruitment cycle.
We’re committed to creating an inclusive and positive experience for all candidates.
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, whether related to a disability, neurodiversity, or any other need, please let us know, and we’ll do our best to support you.
Why work at PKF Francis Clark
* Established in 1919, a team of nearly 1,000 people across the South West England region
* Great Place to Work certification for three consecutive years
* Recognised nationally for Wellbeing, Development, Women & Consulting & Professional Services categories
* Member of the PKF Global family of firms – 12th largest provider of accountancy services in the UK
* Opportunity to work with a global network across 150 countries
Core benefits
* Financial Benefits
o Pension
o Group life assurance – up to four times your core salary
o Group income protection
o Health cash plan
* Health & Wellbeing Benefits
o Option to buy 5 extra days holiday
o Counselling and support for you and your immediate family
o Virtual GP for you and your immediate family
o Cycle to work
* Other Benefits
o Medicash Extras (shopping and gym discounts)
o Gifts for career and family milestones
o One volunteering day per year
o Emergency funding from the Francis Clark Charitable Foundation
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