Overview
Private Client Tax Trainee (ATT/CTA) - High Wycombe - September 2026
Saffery, High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom
Responsibilities
* Join the Tax Services Group (TSG) and work within a national team across the UK offices, delivering compliance and advisory services to high net worth private clients with UK and offshore interests, property owners, business owners, partnerships and trusts.
* Assist with tax returns preparation and filing, perform manual reconciliation of tax liabilities, and liaise with clients over the phone or in person.
* Contribute to a varied and complex client portfolio and participate in real-world work to complement exam progress toward the ATT/CTA qualifications.
* Engage in mentorship, structured training, and off-site trainee programmes; participate in regular social events to build relationships with colleagues.
What You'll Need
* 2:1 undergraduate degree (expected or obtained) in any discipline
* A minimum of 120 UCAS points from your top 3 A Levels (or equivalent), excluding General Studies and AS Levels
* A minimum of 6 (or B) in GCSE Maths and English Language (or equivalent)
* We welcome applications from candidates who are AAT qualified and encourage accuracy of qualification details in the academic section
If you have over 12 months of relevant experience within a training contract at another firm, consider exploring part-qualified opportunities on our Experienced Hire vacancy page.
What We’ll Offer You
* Competitive salary and paid overtime or time off in lieu
* Profit-sharing scheme (approx. £1,000 per year)
* Generous annual leave and flexible work arrangements
* Contributory pension plan (5% salary match)
* Buddy scheme and line manager support
* Agile working policy (up to three days WFH; initial months may require more in-office days for training)
* Health assessments, GP access, and cancer screenings
* Access to mental health and wellbeing resources
* Mentorship and career progression opportunities
* Participation in Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) programmes and employee networks
About Saffery
Saffery is a partner-led, people-focused firm of chartered accountants, tax and business advisers. Since 1855, we’ve built long-term relationships with diverse, high-profile clients across varied sectors and are part of Nexia. We foster an inclusive culture and aim to support employees to grow with challenging, rewarding careers.
We value collaboration, integrity, excellence, and a supportive environment where you can be yourself and thrive.
How to Apply
Ready to start your journey? Explore Life At Saffery and apply today.
Note: If you require reasonable adjustments or have extenuating circumstances, please indicate this in the application. We reimburse travel expenses for in-person interviews where applicable.
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