Overview
At Larking Gowen, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive workplace culture where employee wellbeing and work‑life balance are prioritised. In 2025 we won the 'Best benefits to support work‑life balance' award at the National Employee Benefits awards.
Location
Norwich
Employment Type
Fixed Term
Department
Various
Position Overview
We are delighted to offer a University Year Placement that combines our Business Tax Advisory team with our Private Client, Trust and Probate teams. The placement will be based in either the Norwich or Ipswich office, depending on the successful candidate’s preference, and will run during the 2026/2027 academic year. It is ideal for students with a placement year planned between their 2nd and 3rd year of study, providing valuable practical experience in a professional environment.
Qualifications
* You will be working towards a relevant degree or a professional qualification such as AAT, and have a Grade 4–9 in Maths and English Language at GCSE or equivalent.
* You are competent in using Microsoft packages, the internet, email and computerised accounts packages.
Responsibilities
* Assist with the preparation of self‑assessment tax returns for individuals, including residential property capital gains returns.
* Assist with corporation and employment tax compliance for a wide range of businesses.
* Liaise with clients, other departments in the business, and HMRC to resolve queries, ensuring client expectations and compliance deadlines are met.
* Assist with tax advisory work, including technical research and liaising with others to support the delivery of advice and reports to the client.
* Take an interest in the client’s values and business needs to develop good working relationships.
* Demonstrate the ability to work independently, organising workload, especially during peak periods, ensuring deadlines are met and communicating with the team to maintain smooth workflow.
Benefits
* Holiday: 24 days plus 8 bank holidays
* Medicash Plan
* Life Assurance
* Pension: 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution
* Option to purchase PMI
* 10 days paid sickness
* Group Income Protection
Requirements
* University Placement Year – split between Business Tax Advisory and Private Client, Trust and Probate teams between July 2026 and June 2027.
* Based in Norwich or Ipswich, depending on the candidate.
* Working hours – 37.5 hours per week.
* Salary – £24,000.
Working at Larking Gowen
At Larking Gowen, our people receive the best career opportunities in accountancy and business advice. Whether you’re just starting out with an apprenticeship, a graduate opportunity, or you’ve been working in the business for some time, we’ll support you to take the next step in your career. We pride ourselves on being a friendly business that looks after our people, is active in the community, and values social and sports activities. With more than 130 years of experience, we are forward‑looking and adapt to change in a fast‑moving environment.
* Platinum credited training provider
* Pension scheme (salary exchange)
* Paid professional subscriptions
* Rewards for client referrals
* Social responsibility and charity support
* Social and sports activities
* Suggestion scheme and Innovation Fund
* Paid holiday and option to purchase additional holiday through salary exchange
* Corporate membership providing discounts on theatre and arts
* Mark‑Leading MediCash Programme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* 3× salary Death In Service
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